Georgetown College Athletics

Georgetown College competes in NAIA athletics, which sits between Division I powerhouses and Division III's purely recreational approach. The Tigers field 20 varsity sports with 551 total athletes, meaning nearly half of the 1,180-student body participates in varsity athletics. The school awards $14.4 million in athletic scholarships annually, demonstrating serious investment in competitive sports. Georgetown competes in the Mid-South Conference and has built particularly strong programs in football and basketball over the years. The intimate campus setting creates passionate fan support despite the smaller scale compared to major universities. With a 15:1 student-faculty ratio extending to coaching relationships, athletes receive personalized attention both academically and athletically. The Tigers have historically punched above their weight in conference competition, leveraging their close-knit community atmosphere to recruit dedicated student-athletes who value both competitive excellence and academic achievement.