Rogers State University Athletics

Rogers State competes in NCAA Division II, which offers athletic scholarships but without the massive crowds and media attention of Division I programs. The Hillcats field teams in 10 varsity sports with 214 total athletes, meaning about 8.4% of students participate in athletics. The university allocates $1.6 million in athletic scholarships across all sports. Rogers State belongs to the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, competing against regional rivals primarily from Oklahoma, Kansas, and surrounding states. The athletic program emphasizes both competition and academic achievement, fitting the university's practical approach to education. With only 825 students living on campus out of 2,552 total enrollment, game attendance tends to be modest but supportive, creating an intimate atmosphere where student-athletes are well-known figures on the small Claremore campus.