Richard Bland College Athletics

Richard Bland College competes in the NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association), a smaller athletic division that focuses on character development alongside competition rather than the big-money sports culture of Division I. The Statesmen field 10 varsity sports with 140 total athletes, meaning about 18% of the 799-student body participates in athletics. This creates a tight-knit sports community where teammates know each other across different sports. The school awards $600,314 in athletic scholarships, which averages about $4,288 per athlete and helps make college more affordable for student-athletes. As a two-year college, many players use Richard Bland as a stepping stone to transfer to four-year schools with stronger athletic programs. The rural Virginia setting means sports often serve as a major social center on campus.