Division II places a strong emphasis on balance. While students actively participate in competitive athletics with the highest access ratio to NCAA championships, their college experience goes beyond sports. A holistic approach in athletics, academics, and community engagement allows Division II student-athletes to prioritise academic pursuits, internships, studies abroad, and other personal interests.

 

A distinguishing feature of Division II is its athletics scholarship model, granting partial scholarships that students combine with academic or need-based grants to structure their financial aid. This model acknowledges and financially rewards students for their athletics prowess while maintaining a closer alignment between athletics budgets and the overall institutional budget.