Mayville State University Athletics

Mayville State competes in the NJCAA, which means junior college athletics despite being a four-year university. This creates an unusual athletic environment where the Comets play against two-year colleges in a less competitive division than typical universities. With 254 athletes out of 704 total students, sports involve 36% of the campus. The university offers eight varsity sports and distributes $536,547 in athletic scholarships. The rural North Dakota setting means limited local rivalry games, but athletics serve as a major campus activity given the small enrollment. The NJCAA classification reflects the school's focus on providing opportunities for student-athletes who might transfer to larger programs or complete their education in a smaller setting.