Catawba College competes in NCAA Division II (with football).
| Name | Participants | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | |
| Baseball | 36 | 0 |
| Basketball | 20 | 15 |
| Football | 109 | 0 |
| Golf | 9 | 3 |
| Lacrosse | 30 | 20 |
| Soccer | 30 | 28 |
| Softball | 0 | 18 |
| Swimming | 9 | 9 |
| Tennis | 12 | 12 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 13 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 0 | 17 |