Most teams compete in the NCAA Division III College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW).

The NCAA sponsors single championship events open to members of all three divisions (what it calls the "National Collegiate" format) in men's and women's water polo.

After several years as part of the NCAA Emerging Sports for Women program, women's wrestling will become an official NCAA championship sport in the 2025–26 school year, also using the National Collegiate format.

The university operates a number of athletic facilities, including Charles D. Lindberg Stadium for football, the Roy J.

[2] The university offers 14 men's and 14 women's varsity sports.