Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus Athletics

The campus competes in NAIA athletics, which sits between Division I powerhouses and Division III's academic-focused approach. NAIA schools offer athletic scholarships while maintaining smaller, more intimate sports programs. With 310 athletes across 25 varsity sports, roughly 6.8% of the 4,579 students participate in athletics. The school distributed $1,462,638 in athletic scholarships, averaging about $4,718 per athlete. Two-thirds of students are women, which likely influences the sports offerings and participation patterns. As part of Puerto Rico's athletic landscape, the campus serves a entirely Hispanic student body where sports provide both competitive opportunities and community connection. The NAIA level allows student-athletes to compete seriously while maintaining focus on academics in this urban San Juan setting.