Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Athletics

Vaughn College fields five varsity sports teams with just 42 total athletes, representing only 3.8% of the 1,104-student body. The Warriors compete at the NAIA level, which offers a middle ground between major college athletics and recreational play, with modest athletic scholarships and regional competition. The school offers no athletic scholarships despite NAIA eligibility, reflecting its primary focus on aviation and engineering programs rather than sports. With 87% of students being male, the small athletic program likely emphasizes participation over recruitment. The intimate campus setting in Flushing means games draw mainly friends and classmates rather than large crowds. For most students, the real action happens in aircraft hangars and engineering labs, not on playing fields.