University of Puerto Rico-Utuado Athletics

UPR-Utuado competes in the NAIA, which represents mid-level college athletics with limited scholarships and moderate competition. The Guaraguaos field teams in 8 varsity sports with just 29 total athletes. That means roughly 9% of the 310-student campus participates in varsity athletics. The athletic department distributes $40,800 in scholarships across all sports. NAIA schools typically focus on regional competition rather than national prominence. The small athletic program reflects the campus's intimate size and rural setting in the mountains of central Puerto Rico. With such a tiny student body, games likely draw strong community support from the agricultural town of Utuado. The Guaraguaos name references a local bird of prey found in Puerto Rico's forests.