Athletics Overview
Washington College competes in NCAA Division III, where sports focus on personal development rather than athletic scholarships. With 396 total athletes out of 890 students, nearly 45% of the student body participates in varsity sports across 21 teams. The Huskies compete in the Centennial Conference alongside schools like Gettysburg and Franklin & Marshall. Division III means no athletic scholarships are awarded, creating a culture where student-athletes balance academics with genuine passion for their sport. The high participation rate reflects the college's intimate community where many students can walk onto teams. The school's small size allows for strong team camaraderie, though Washington College isn't particularly known for dominating any specific sport at the conference level.
Athletics Details
Source: EADA / U.S. Department of Education
- Athletic Association
- NCAA Division III
- Conference
- Centennial Conference
- Team Nickname
- Huskies
- Varsity Sports
- 21
- Student-Athletes
- 396
- Athletic Scholarships
- N/A — NCAA Division III does not offer athletic scholarships
Sports
Men's (10)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Other Sports
- Rowing
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
Women's (11)
- Basketball
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Other Sports
- Rowing
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball