Saint Augustine's University Athletics

Saint Augustine's competes in NCAA Division II, which offers athletic scholarships but maintains a balance between competition and academics. The Falcons field 11 varsity sports with 182 total athletes, meaning about 24% of the 766-student body participates in varsity athletics. The school awards $1,574,683 in athletic scholarships annually, helping student-athletes afford their education. As an HBCU, Saint Augustine's has historically been strong in track and field and basketball, sports that have long been central to Black college athletics. The Falcons compete in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), one of the oldest African American athletic conferences. Division II schools like Saint Augustine's offer competitive athletics without the intense pressure and media attention of Division I, allowing student-athletes to focus on both their sport and their studies.