Saint Louis University Athletics

Saint Louis University competes in NCAA Division I, where athletic scholarships and serious competition define campus sports culture. The Billikens field 14 varsity teams in the Atlantic 10 Conference, distributing $6.9 million in athletic scholarships annually. Just 5% of the student body participates as varsity athletes (366 out of 7,324 students). The school's basketball program has historically been the crown jewel, with the men's team reaching multiple NCAA tournaments and building passionate fan loyalty. Soccer also commands respect, particularly the men's program which has captured national championships. The Atlantic 10 provides competitive matchups against schools like VCU and Dayton. While Saint Louis lacks the massive stadium atmosphere of major conference schools, Billiken basketball games create genuine excitement on campus during strong seasons.