Emmanuel College Athletics

Emmanuel competes in NCAA Division III, where sports focus on personal development rather than recruiting star athletes with scholarships. The Saints field 12 varsity teams with 238 total athletes, meaning about 13% of the 1,874-student body participates in varsity athletics. Emmanuel plays in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference against regional rivals like Johnson & Wales and Suffolk University. The college emphasizes the student-athlete experience over big-time competition. Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, so players compete purely for the love of the game while pursuing rigorous academics. With a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, Emmanuel athletes get personalized attention both in the classroom and on the field. The Saints' athletic programs complement the college's Catholic mission of developing well-rounded individuals.