Roane State Community College Athletics

Roane State competes in the NJCAA, the junior college athletic division that offers scholarships and serves as a pipeline to four-year programs. The Raiders field teams in 9 varsity sports with 135 total athletes, representing just 4.2% of the 3,203-student body. The college distributes $665,812 in athletic scholarships across its programs. As a Tennessee community college, Roane State typically competes against other TCCAA (Tennessee Community College Athletic Association) schools in regional matchups. The athletic program serves dual purposes: providing scholarship opportunities for student-athletes to continue their education affordably and creating pathways for transfers to NCAA programs. With nearly all students coming from in-state, the Raiders draw local talent from East Tennessee communities. The NJCAA level allows student-athletes to develop skills while earning associate degrees before potentially moving to four-year universities.