Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK Athletics and Campus Recreation

Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK teams, clubs, and fans 

Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK Pipers take to the field, ice, court, and more on 22 NCAA DIII varsity teams, 20 competing in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC).

You can also join one (or more) of dozens of intramural and club teams covering nearly every sport. Whether you’re a seasoned player or want to try something new, Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK has plenty of opportunities to play and stay active.

Want to be part of Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK's record-breaking crowd attendance at our sporting events? Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK students, faculty, and staff love to cheer on their teams!

 

women's hockey

Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK athletes by the numbers

Student athletes

30%

of undergraduates enrolled in fall 2024 are student-athletes

Scholar athletes

3.46

average self-reported high school GPA of incoming athletes, fall 2024

Record setting athletes

160

of fall 2024, first-year students are athletes, the highest number in at least ten years

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Get involved 

Two Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK soccer players running on the field during a game

Varsity teams

Visit the athletics main page to see all of your options, whether you want to participate, cheer on your favorite team, or read about your favorite players. 

A group of Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK cross country athletes doing warm-up exercises on a large green lawn

Intramurals and campus recreation

Intramurals and club teams are a great way to stay active, have fun, and meet others who love the same sports as you.

A Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK student lifting a weight in a gym facility while another Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK student stands and spots

Fitness classes and facilities

Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK’s fitness facilities include a weight room, studio, racquetball courts, pool, cardio equipment, and more. Students, faculty, and staff can sign up for fitness classes or take advantage of Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK’s facilities on their own. 

Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK students and alumni cheering at homecoming game, athletics

Attend a game

You collaborate with your friends in class—now cheer for them on the field. Pipers compete on 22 NCAA teams and even more intramural sports, so there's never a dull moment. What are you waiting for? Grab a foam finger and show your spirit!

Sila Yurttas_Student Athlete

I was afraid I would have to choose between being a student and an athlete, but Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK has done an amazing job of helping me balance the two.

Sila Yurttas ’25, biology; of Shoreview, MN

Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK Athletics news

Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK Football players
August 15, 2024

Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK student-athlete count soars as university welcomes largest class of student-athletes in at least 10 years

The outstanding addition of 160 first-year students raises Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK’s number of student-athletes to one of its highest levels.

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July 1, 2024

121 Pipers Earn All-Conference Academic Status

121 Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK scholar-athletes have received spring all-conference academic recognition. To qualify for Academic All-MIAC status, student-athletes must have a minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. This total includes two...

Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK swim team
June 27, 2024

Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK's swim and dive teams recognized for academic success

The men’s and women’s teams were honored this month for maintaining cumulative GPA during spring semester.

Premium fields for top-tier teams

From skating on Tria Rink, home of the Minnesota Wild, to hitting the bases with the Saint Paul Saints at CHS field, our athletes play in the facilities they deserve.

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