Kankakee Community College Athletics

KCC competes in the NCCAA, a Christian college athletic association that emphasizes character development alongside competition. The Cavaliers field teams in 7 varsity sports with 125 total athletes. That means about 6.6% of the student body participates in varsity athletics. The school awards $1.77 million in athletic scholarships, showing a commitment to supporting student-athletes financially. This level sits between recreational intramurals and major college sports, offering genuine competition without the pressure of big-time athletics. The relatively small athletic program fits the community college model, where most students focus on academics, career training, or transferring to four-year universities. Sports provide an outlet for competitive students while maintaining the school's primary mission of accessible higher education.