Simmons College of Kentucky Athletics

Simmons College fields just 2 varsity sports with 30 total athletes, meaning only 7.9% of the 381-student body participates in athletics. The Falcons compete at the NAIA level, which offers mid-tier competition between Division II and Division III with limited athletic scholarships available. However, Simmons awards $0 in athletic scholarships, focusing resources elsewhere. As a historically Black college founded in 1879, Simmons has traditionally emphasized academics and ministry preparation over athletic prowess. The small athletic program reflects the college's intimate scale and Baptist mission. With such limited sports offerings and no scholarship incentives, athletics serves more as a personal enrichment opportunity rather than a major campus draw for the predominantly male student body.