Mid-Atlantic Christian University Athletics

Mid-Atlantic Christian competes in the NAIA, which sits between big-time Division I and recreational Division III sports. With 91 total athletes out of 161 students, about 57% of the campus participates in varsity athletics. The school offers seven sports and provides $103,700 in athletic scholarships annually. This is a basketball-first program where nearly every other student you meet plays a sport. The 70% male enrollment reflects the school's strong emphasis on men's athletics, particularly basketball and baseball. NAIA schools like MACU focus on competitive athletics while maintaining academic standards, and with such a high percentage of student-athletes, sports create much of the social life on campus. Games are well-attended because teammates and friends make up most of the student body.