Livingstone College Athletics

Livingstone College competes in NCAA Division II, which means moderate athletic scholarships and regional competition without the massive crowds of Division I. The Blue Bears field 14 varsity sports with 244 total athletes, making up about 31% of the student body. This high participation rate creates a strong athletic culture on campus. The school distributes $1,597,375 in athletic scholarships across all sports. Livingstone competes in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, a historic conference for historically black colleges that dates back to 1912. The Blue Bears have particularly strong traditions in football and basketball, sports that bring the campus together during game seasons. With nearly one in three students participating in varsity athletics, sports play a major role in campus life and school pride at this small North Carolina college.