Navajo Technical University Athletics

The Skyhawks compete in NAIA, which offers a middle ground between major college athletics and recreational sports with some scholarships available but smaller venues than Division I. Just 2.9% of the 1,134 students participate in varsity athletics across 10 sports. The athletic program receives $27,000 in scholarship funding to support its 33 athletes. This tribal college prioritizes technical education over athletic prominence, reflecting its mission to serve Navajo Nation students with practical career training. The small athletic program creates tight-knit teams where student-athletes often know each other across different sports. Rural Crownpoint provides limited competition opportunities, but the program builds community connections within the Navajo Nation. Sports serve as cultural bridges while students focus primarily on gaining technical skills for immediate employment after graduation.