Pima Community College Athletics

Pima Community College competes in the NCCAA, a smaller athletic association that focuses on Christian values in competition rather than the high-profile recruiting and massive budgets of Division I programs. The Aztecs field 11 varsity sports with 305 total athletes, representing just 2.2% of the 13,869 students enrolled. Athletic scholarships total $513,257 across all sports, averaging about $1,683 per athlete. As a community college, Pima's athletic programs serve primarily as stepping stones for students looking to transfer to four-year universities or develop skills in a more accessible setting. The school emphasizes participation and development over top competition, fitting the community college mission of serving local students who may not have had opportunities elsewhere.