Southwestern Christian College Athletics

Southwestern Christian College competes in the NJCAA, which represents junior college-level athletics with some scholarship opportunities but smaller crowds than major university sports. The Rams field teams in 5 varsity sports with 61 total athletes, meaning nearly half of the 128-student body participates in athletics. The school distributes $228,500 in athletic scholarships across its programs. As a small HBCU with deep ties to the Churches of Christ denomination, athletic participation serves as both competitive outlet and community builder on the Terrell campus. The intimate size means every athlete matters to team success. NJCAA competition allows players to develop skills while pursuing their degrees, with some potentially transferring to four-year programs. The Rams benefit from Texas's strong junior college athletic tradition in this small-town setting.