Athletics Overview
The Valiants compete in NCAA Division III, where sports focus on personal development rather than athletic scholarships. With 351 athletes across 23 varsity sports, roughly 28% of Manhattanville's 1,250 students participate in athletics. The college competes in the Skyline Conference alongside other small Northeast liberal arts schools. Division III emphasizes the student-athlete experience without the pressure of athletic scholarships or massive crowds. The athletic program reflects the school's overall philosophy of personal attention, with smaller rosters allowing for more individualized coaching. Students balance competitive athletics with academic pursuits in a less intense environment than Division I programs. The Valiants field teams in traditional sports like basketball, soccer, and lacrosse, giving students opportunities to continue playing at the collegiate level while pursuing their degrees.
Athletics Details
Source: EADA / U.S. Department of Education
- Athletic Association
- NCAA Division III
- Conference
- Skyline Conference
- Team Nickname
- Valiants
- Varsity Sports
- 23
- Student-Athletes
- 351
- Athletic Scholarships
- N/A — NCAA Division III does not offer athletic scholarships
Sports
Men's (11)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Volleyball
Women's (12)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Volleyball