Edward Waters University Athletics

Edward Waters competes in NCAA Division II, which offers athletic scholarships while maintaining a balance between academics and athletics. With 421 total athletes out of 1,113 students, nearly 38% of the campus participates in varsity sports. The Tigers compete in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference alongside other historically black universities. The school awards $1.79 million in athletic scholarships across 12 varsity sports. Football has been a cornerstone program since the early 1900s, helping establish the university's athletic identity. The Tigers have developed rivalries with other SIAC schools like Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman through decades of competition. Division II athletics at Edward Waters provides serious competition with scholarship opportunities while keeping sports integrated into the broader campus community rather than dominating it.