Jacksonville College-Main Campus Athletics

Jacksonville College competes in the NJCAA, which represents the community college level of athletics where students can earn scholarships and transfer to four-year programs. With 158 total athletes out of 197 students, a remarkable 80% of the student body participates in varsity sports. The Jaguars field teams in 10 different sports despite their tiny enrollment. This Baptist college treats athletics as both competitive pursuit and character development, fitting their mission of preparing students for service careers. The high participation rate creates a campus culture where nearly everyone is either playing or supporting their classmates. Most NJCAA programs serve as stepping stones for students planning to continue their athletic and academic careers at four-year universities.