NAIA
Why Choose the NAIA?
The NAIA is the ONLY athletic association that serves the interests of small colleges by driving student-athlete enrollment and financial sustainability. Read to learn more about the NAIA Advantage.
Member Facts and Figures
Average full-time enrollment: 1,400
Private institutions: 82%
Faith-based institutions: 65%
Average # of sports: 17
Average # of student-athletes: 308
Median athletics budget: $3.98 MM
Operating budget: 1.8 MM
Athletic aid: 2.04 MM
Institutions that qualify for a national
championship: 75%
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