University of North Dakota Athletics

The Fighting Hawks compete in NCAA Division I, meaning serious athletics with full scholarships and competitive recruiting. With 370 total athletes across 13 varsity sports, about 4% of the 9,296 students participate in varsity athletics. The university awards $5.69 million in athletic scholarships annually. UND competes in The Summit League and maintains a heated rivalry with North Dakota State University that defines college sports in the state. The school has historically been strong in hockey, with the program producing numerous NHL players and competing at the highest levels of college hockey. Football draws solid crowds despite the challenging Division I transition the school completed in recent years. The athletic culture provides school spirit without overwhelming campus life like at major football powerhouses.