The philosophy of intercollegiate athletics at Mississippi College is inherent to, and compatible with, the vision statement of Mississippi College. The vision statement reads: "Mississippi College seeks to be a university recognized for academic excellence and commitment to the cause of Christ.”

Intercollegiate athletics is one way the university provides activities and an environment which stimulate the intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional and physical development of its students.
It is in keeping with the vision of Mississippi College that the Board of Trustees voted in March 1995 for the university to become a member of Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the fall of 1997. Mississippi College is committed to the NCAA Division III Philosophy Statement:

"Colleges and universities in Division III place highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and on the successful completion of all students' academic programs. They seek to establish and maintain an environment in which a student-athlete's activities are conducted as an integral part of the student-athlete's educational experience. They also seek to establish and maintain an environment that values cultural diversity and gender equity among their student-athletes and athletics staff."

Mississippi College has a rich tradition of athletic excellence that is continued today in 16 sponsored sports. In the past three years alone the Choctaws and Lady Choctaws have won five American Southwest Conference championships and ten ASC East Division titles. Last season all but three of the varsity teams enjoyed winning seasons building on an established expectation of success in athletics at MC.

Intercollegiate athletics at Mississippi College are committed to adhering to the letter and spirit of rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the American Southwest Conference (ASC).

Member: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Member: American Southwest Conference