Tabor College Athletics

Tabor fields 16 varsity sports in the NJCAA, which serves community colleges and smaller four-year institutions with athletic scholarships but less intensity than major university athletics. The school awards over $4.2 million in athletic scholarships annually. With 426 total athletes out of 530 students, roughly 80% of the student body participates in varsity sports. This creates an environment where athletics dominates campus life. The Bluejays compete in football, basketball, baseball, softball, and other traditional sports. Men make up 60% of the student population, reflecting the heavy emphasis on athletics recruitment. The rural Kansas setting means sports provide a central social outlet for students. Athletic participation rates at Tabor far exceed typical college levels, making it a sports-focused institution where most students are also athletes.