Wagner College Athletics

Wagner competes in NCAA Division I, meaning the Seahawks offer athletic scholarships and face major college competition. The school awards $11.98 million in athletic scholarships across 23 varsity sports. With 595 total athletes among 1,579 students, nearly 38% of the campus participates in varsity athletics. Wagner plays in the Northeast Conference alongside regional rivals like St. Francis Brooklyn and Sacred Heart. The football program has built a solid reputation in the conference, while the basketball teams compete at Spiro Sports Center overlooking New York Harbor. Division I status gives Wagner students the chance to compete at college sports' highest level while maintaining the intimate atmosphere of a small liberal arts college. The athletic programs benefit from the school's scenic Staten Island campus and proximity to New York City recruiting grounds.