Millsaps College Athletics

Millsaps competes in NCAA Division III, where sports focus on personal development rather than revenue generation and athletes receive no athletic scholarships. The Majors field 18 varsity teams with 330 total athletes, meaning about 57% of the 580-student body participates in varsity sports. This strongly high participation rate reflects the college's emphasis on well-rounded student experiences. The school competes in the Southern Athletic Association against small liberal arts colleges across the South. Division III athletics at Millsaps emphasize the student-athlete balance, allowing players to pursue rigorous academics while competing at a high level. The intimate campus size means games draw strong student support despite the lack of athletic scholarships. Football and basketball traditionally anchor the athletic program, with games serving as major social events for the tight-knit campus community.