Mt Hood Community College Athletics

Mt Hood Community College offers 9 varsity sports with 140 total athletes, which means about 4% of the 3,540 students compete at the varsity level. Community colleges compete in the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association), which sits between high school and four-year college athletics. The school provides $235,229 in athletic scholarships, giving many students a chance to continue playing sports while earning their associate degree or preparing to transfer to a four-year university. Mt Hood competes in the Northwest Athletic Conference against other Oregon and Washington community colleges. The sports programs serve dual purposes: they keep student-athletes engaged on campus and often help them earn scholarships to continue playing at four-year schools after graduation.