Montclair State University Athletics

Montclair State competes in NCAA Division III, meaning sports focus on personal development rather than big-time athletics. The Red Hawks field 20 varsity teams with 522 total athletes, representing just 3% of the 17,677-student body. Division III schools offer no athletic scholarships, so student-athletes play for the love of the game while pursuing their degrees. Montclair competes in the New Jersey Athletic Conference against regional rivals like Rowan University and The College of New Jersey. The relatively small percentage of athletes reflects the school's broader academic mission, with most students drawn to programs in education and the arts rather than sports culture. Games happen but don't dominate campus life like they would at Division I universities.