The College of Saint Scholastica Athletics

The Saints compete in NCAA Division III, where sports focus on personal development rather than big-time athletics with no athletic scholarships available. With 391 total athletes across 22 varsity sports, roughly 23% of the 1,725 students participate in athletics. The college competes in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference alongside other small Minnesota schools. Division III emphasizes the student-athlete experience over commercial sports, meaning smaller crowds but genuine school spirit. The Saints field teams in traditional sports like basketball, soccer, and track, plus Nordic skiing that takes advantage of Duluth's snowy winters. Student-athletes balance academics with competition, contributing to the school's tight-knit community feel where everyone knows the players personally rather than cheering from distant bleachers.