Dominican University New York Athletics

Dominican University New York competes at the NCAA Division II level, which sits between the high-profile Division I programs and the purely recreational Division III schools. The Chargers field 19 varsity teams with 378 total athletes, meaning about 35% of the 1,083-student body participates in collegiate sports. This creates a strong athletic presence on the small campus where nearly every third student is a varsity athlete. The school allocates over $3 million in athletic scholarships across its programs. Dominican competes in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference against regional rivals. Division II athletics at Dominican offers the competitive intensity and scholarship opportunities that attract serious student-athletes while maintaining the close-knit community feel that defines smaller Catholic universities. The athletic culture balances competitive excellence with academic achievement.