Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus Athletics

Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland competes in the NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association), a smaller division that focuses on character development alongside competition. With 99 total athletes out of 2,077 students, about 5% of the student body plays varsity sports across 10 different teams. The NCCAA typically attracts community colleges and small Christian schools that emphasize participation over high-level recruiting. Students here play for personal growth and team experience rather than big crowds or scholarship money (the school offers $0 in athletic scholarships). The athletic program serves as a way for students to stay active and build leadership skills while completing their two-year degrees, fitting the community college mission of serving local students who plan to transfer or enter the workforce.