Manhattan College Athletics

Manhattan College competes in NCAA Division I, where athletic scholarships and serious competition define the culture. The Jaspers field 15 varsity teams with 460 total athletes, meaning about 16% of the 2,928-student body participates in varsity sports. The college awards $6.8 million in athletic scholarships annually across all programs. Manhattan plays in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference alongside regional competitors. The basketball program has historically been the school's strongest athletic draw, with the team playing at Draddy Gymnasium on campus. Their longtime rivalry with Iona College creates intense matchups in basketball and other sports. While not a major athletic powerhouse, the Division I status brings legitimate college sports atmosphere to this small Catholic campus in the Bronx, with games providing regular entertainment for students.