Hesston College Athletics

Hesston College competes in the NCCAA, a smaller Christian college athletic association that emphasizes character development alongside competition. With 176 athletes out of 308 total students, a remarkable 57% of the campus participates in varsity sports. The Larks field teams in 11 different sports, creating an intimate athletic environment where nearly every other student you meet is a teammate. Athletic scholarships total over $1 million annually, helping fund this robust program at a school where sports feel more like extended family than big-time competition. The NCCAA level sits between recreational intramurals and major college athletics, offering serious competition without the pressure of Division I programs. At Hesston's size, athletes often compete in multiple sports and maintain close relationships with coaches. This creates a tight-knit athletic community that defines much of campus social life.