Athletics Overview
The Warriors compete in NAIA athletics, which represents a middle ground between Division I's high-profile programs and Division III's purely recreational approach. NAIA schools offer athletic scholarships while maintaining smaller, more intimate sporting environments. With 409 athletes out of 879 total students, nearly half the campus (46.5%) participates in varsity sports. The university fields 24 varsity teams, which is strongly high for such a small school. Athletic scholarships total nearly $8 million annually, averaging around $19,500 per athlete. The male-heavy student body (68.3% men) reflects the strong emphasis on sports participation. This level of athletic involvement creates a campus culture where sports are central to student life, though without the massive stadiums and media attention of major college athletics.
Athletics Details
Source: EADA / U.S. Department of Education
- Athletic Association
- NAIA
- Team Nickname
- Warriors
- Varsity Sports
- 24
- Student-Athletes
- 409
- Athletic Scholarships
- $7,989,108
Sports
Men's (13)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Volleyball
Women's (11)
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Volleyball