University of Scranton Athletics

The University of Scranton competes in NCAA Division III, which means sports focus on personal growth rather than big crowds or athletic scholarships. About 15% of the 3,589 students play varsity sports across 23 teams, making athletics a solid part of campus life without dominating it. The Royals compete in the Landmark Conference against other small liberal arts schools in the region. Division III fits Scranton's Jesuit philosophy perfectly, where student-athletes are students first and play for the love of competition rather than money. The school offers $0 in athletic scholarships, so players choose Scranton for academics and the chance to keep playing their sport at a competitive but balanced level. Popular sports include basketball, soccer, and lacrosse, with games drawing decent student crowds looking for weekend entertainment.