Athletics Overview
Lebanon Valley competes in NCAA Division III, where sports focus on personal development rather than commercial spectacle and athletes receive no athletic scholarships. With 588 student-athletes among 1,670 total students, roughly 35% of the campus participates in varsity sports. The Flying Dutchmen field 25 varsity teams in the Middle Atlantic Conferences, creating extensive opportunities for athletic participation. Division III emphasizes the student-athlete experience over revenue generation, meaning smaller crowds but strong team camaraderie. Lebanon Valley has built a solid reputation in several sports within their conference, though the school prioritizes academic achievement alongside athletic participation. The high percentage of student-athletes reflects the college's commitment to well-rounded education where sports serve as character-building experiences rather than pathways to professional careers.
Athletics Details
Source: EADA / U.S. Department of Education
- Athletic Association
- NCAA Division III
- Conference
- Middle Atlantic Conferences
- Team Nickname
- Flying Dutchmen
- Varsity Sports
- 25
- Student-Athletes
- 588
- Athletic Scholarships
- N/A — NCAA Division III does not offer athletic scholarships
Sports
Men's (12)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women's (13)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Volleyball