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Athletics

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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conferences Football: Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
Basketball: Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
School Colors Purple and white
School Nickname Rams
Men Playing Varsity Sports 218 - 40%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 108 - 17%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Cornell athletics and student apathy are often discussed hand in hand. The stands at most sporting events are usually filled only with other student athletes and a handful of parents or community members. That being said, Cornell is competitive in many sports, including basketball and wrestling. A member of the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, a league of the NCAA Division III, Cornell maintains the oldest athletic rivalry west of the Mississippi with Coe College in Cedar Rapids.

Cornell provides opportunities for athletes of a wide variety of skill levels and abilities to participate in the sports they love. While many Cornell athletes excelled in their high school programs, they chose Cornell for academics and continue to participate in sports simply for the love of the game. OCAAT has its benefits in the sports arena, as well—with all classes done by 3 p.m. each day, practice and class rarely conflict.

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Athletics at Cornell College

LGutierrez14

Elementary Education '14

3.5
B

Cornell Athletics

Athletics are not a big part of Cornell, mostly because most of the people who come here come here for the academics, not the sports. We are a small liberal arts college, and while we do have sports teams and several people interested in sports, we aren't very competetive or sports-oriented. However we do offer several club sports and a different sport that anyone can participate in every 3.5 weeks, which is a nice perk for people who like to stay active but who aren't very competitive or committed.

Mar 20, 2012

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Athletics at Cornell College

vdesangles14

English Language Studies '14

3.8
B+

We Alright

The volleyball team and wrestling team are highly competitive teams with the former placing 2nd in the conference and the latter being nationally ranked. We also have a few all american runners and track athletes. Football sucks. No questions asked. We do come out and support though. IM sports are pretty competitive though and has a lot of participants.

Jan 24, 2011

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Athletics at Cornell College

Dzung

Business '13

4.2
A-

Wrestling and Basketball Are the Best!!

Our school has very strong basketball and wrestling teams. With strong fan support, we are getting stronger and stronger.

Feb 10, 2010

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User rating for Cornell College - Athletics is 3.5 out of 5 based on 13 user reviews.

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How popular are varsity sports on campus?

How popular are intramurals and club sports?

How would you describe the athletic facilities?

Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Dodgeball
  • Flag football
  • Floor hockey
  • Racquetball
  • Soccer (indoor)
  • Softball
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Wallyball
  • Wrestling
Club Sports
  • ACTION
  • Badminton
  • Capoeira
  • Cheerleading
  • Cycling
  • Dance team
  • Equestrian
  • Fencing
  • Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Mountaineering
  • Ultimate Frisbee
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Ash Park Stadium and Field
  • Meredith Wrestling Complex
  • Mount Vernon Softball Complex
  • Small Multi-Sport Center

Most Popular Sports

Basketball, Soccer, Football

Most Overlooked Teams

Tennis, Baseball, Lacrosse, Track and Field

School Spirit

There is a general feel of apathy when it comes to athletics at Cornell. Attendance at most sporting events is sparse, and the crowd is usually comprised of other athletes. The only game that students really get excited about is the annual basketball game against rival Coe College—mostly because they get to throw toilet paper on the court when the Rams score their first basket.

Getting Tickets

No tickets necessary! All sporting events are free for students—just present your student ID.

Best Place to Take a Walk

Mount Vernon is a very walking-friendly community, with sidewalks on most streets. Popular walk destinations for students include the train bridge or the shops and coffeehouse uptown.

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