Division I schools, on average, enroll the most students, manage the largest athletics budgets, offer a wide array of academic programs and provide the most athletics scholarships.
Click here (PDF) for information on time demands for Division I student-athletes.
Division II schools provide growth opportunities through academic achievement, high-level competition and a focus on community engagement.
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Division III schools provide an integrated environment focusing on academic success while offering a competitive athletics environment. If you are planning to attend a Division III school, you do not need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.
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Choose the right school with these resources:
Students who want to compete Division I or Division II
must meet standards set by NCAA members.
For Division III,
athletes must meet the admissions standards set by the school.
Eligibility standards can be found at eligibilitycenter.org.
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