Wayne State College Athletics

Wayne State College competes in NCAA Division II, which offers athletic scholarships while maintaining a balance between academics and sports. The Wildcats field 11 varsity teams with 332 total athletes, meaning about 11% of the student body participates in college athletics. The school distributes $1.4 million in athletic scholarships annually across its programs. Wayne State belongs to the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, competing against other regional schools primarily from Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The Wildcats have built a solid reputation in football and basketball within their conference. Division II athletics at Wayne State provides serious competition without the massive time commitments of Division I, allowing student-athletes to pursue strong academics while representing their school in meaningful competition throughout the upper Midwest region.