Indiana University-Southeast Athletics

IU Southeast competes in the NAIA, which offers a middle ground between major college athletics and recreational sports with some athletic scholarships available. The Grenadiers field teams in 7 varsity sports with 123 total athletes, meaning about 4% of the 3,088 students participate in varsity athletics. The school distributes $171,606 in athletic scholarships across its programs. As a regional campus, IU Southeast focuses on providing competitive opportunities for local students rather than building a major sports culture. The athletic program serves students from southern Indiana and the greater Louisville area who want to compete at the college level while staying close to home. Games typically draw modest crowds of family and friends rather than packed stadiums.