Southeastern Community College Athletics

The Blackhawks compete in NAIA athletics, which sits between Division III and Division I with athletic scholarships but smaller crowds than major college sports. With 281 athletes out of 1,529 total students, nearly 18% of the campus participates in varsity athletics. The school offers 12 different sports and distributes $801,411 in athletic scholarships across its programs. Southeastern competes in the North Star Athletic Association, where they've built rivalries with other Iowa community colleges. The basketball and baseball programs have historically been the strongest, drawing solid local support in West Burlington. The athletic program serves as a pipeline for students looking to transfer to four-year schools while developing their skills. Student-athletes benefit from the 15:1 student-faculty ratio, which helps balance academics with competition demands.