Emmanuel University Athletics

Emmanuel fields 31 varsity sports as an NCAA Division II school, where athletics blend competitive play with academic focus. Nearly 90% of the 719 students participate in sports, an unusually high rate that reflects the school's emphasis on athletic participation alongside Christian development. The Lions compete in Conference Carolinas against regional rivals like Barton College and Belmont Abbey. Division II allows athletic scholarships, and Emmanuel distributes over $6.3 million in athletic aid annually. The rural Georgia setting creates a tight-knit sports community where games draw strong campus support. With a 12:1 student-faculty ratio, student-athletes receive personal attention from both coaches and professors. The Pentecostal Holiness tradition emphasizes physical fitness as part of spiritual development, making athletics central to campus life.