Hobart William Smith Colleges Athletics

Hobart William Smith competes in NCAA Division III, where athletics focus on personal growth rather than big-time college sports spectacle. With 722 total athletes across 30 varsity sports, nearly 45% of the 1,606-student body participates in competitive athletics. The Statesmen (men) and Herons (women) compete in the Liberty League alongside top liberal arts colleges like Colgate and Hamilton. Hobart's lacrosse program has historically been the crown jewel, with the men's team claiming multiple national championships and consistently ranking among Division III's top. The campus sits on Seneca Lake, making sailing and rowing natural strengths for both colleges. While Division III prohibits athletic scholarships, the coordinate college system creates unique actives with separate men's and women's programs sharing facilities and resources on the Geneva campus.