DePauw University Athletics

DePauw competes in NCAA Division III, where sports focus on personal development rather than big crowds and scholarships. The Tigers field 19 varsity teams with 582 student-athletes, meaning roughly 32% of the 1,804-student body participates in varsity athletics. The school competes in the North Coast Athletic Conference against similar liberal arts colleges. DePauw's biggest athletic rivalry is with nearby Wabash College in the annual Monon Bell Classic football game, one of the oldest rivalries in college football dating back to 1890. Division III athletics at DePauw emphasize the student-athlete experience without athletic scholarships, allowing players to compete at a high level while maintaining focus on academics. The intimate campus setting means strong support for teams despite the absence of major stadium atmospheres typical of Division I programs.