Pomona College Athletics

Pomona fields 21 varsity teams competing in NCAA Division III, where sports focus on personal enrichment rather than athletic scholarships or packed stadiums. The Sagehens draw 516 athletes from their 1,638-student body, meaning roughly one in three students competes at the varsity level. This high participation rate reflects the college's emphasis on well-rounded experiences rather than spectator sports culture. Division III schools like Pomona prioritize academics while still maintaining competitive athletic programs. The college competes in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference alongside other top liberal arts institutions. Their main rival is neighboring Claremont McKenna College, making for intense local matchups. With zero dollars allocated to athletic scholarships, student-athletes here pursue sports purely for passion and personal development while maintaining the rigorous academic standards that come with a 7% acceptance rate.