Goldey-Beacom College Athletics

Goldey-Beacom competes in NCAA Division II, which offers athletic scholarships but maintains a balance between competitive sports and academics. The Lightning fields 13 varsity teams with 276 total athletes, meaning roughly 44% of the 634-student body participates in athletics. The school distributes $1,375,303 in athletic scholarships across its programs. Goldey-Beacom competes in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference against similar-sized regional institutions. Division II allows for serious competition while keeping sports in perspective at this business-focused college. The high percentage of student-athletes reflects the school's commitment to providing athletic opportunities in a small college environment. With a nearly even gender split of 50.79% men and 49.21% women, the athletic programs serve both male and female students at this intimate Delaware campus.