Delgado Community College Athletics

Delgado competes in the NJCAA, the governing body for community college athletics that offers modest scholarships and regional competition. The Dolphins field just 3 varsity sports with only 60 total athletes, meaning less than 1% of the 11,182 students participate in athletics. The athletic scholarship budget totals $269,287 across all sports. Community college athletics focus more on player development and transfer opportunities than packed stadiums or intense rivalries. Most student-athletes use Delgado as a stepping stone to four-year programs or as a second chance to showcase their abilities. With New Orleans' rich sports culture surrounding professional teams like the Saints and Pelicans, campus athletics take a backseat to the city's major league action.