Trinity University Athletics

Trinity competes in NCAA Division III, where sports focus on personal development rather than big-time athletics with no athletic scholarships available. With 579 total athletes out of 2,518 students, about 23% of the campus participates in varsity sports across 20 different teams. The Tigers play in the Southern Athletic Association, a competitive D3 conference that emphasizes academic excellence alongside athletic achievement. Trinity has built a solid reputation in several sports, particularly tennis and soccer, where the smaller class sizes create tight-knit team cultures. The 9:1 student-faculty ratio extends to coaching relationships, where student-athletes often develop mentoring bonds with their coaches. Division III athletics at Trinity means students can pursue serious competition while maintaining focus on their rigorous liberal arts education without the pressure of athletic scholarships.