Understanding the Different College Divisions
Understanding the Different College Divisions
Colleges are broken up into different divisions that have varying levels of academic and competition levels.
The different divisions are governing bodies:
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - Largest and most well-known college athletic governing body. It governs the athletic programs at over 1,200 schools across three divisions.
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) - Oldest college athletic governing body. It governs over 250 schools that compete in one division.
National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) - Largest governing body for community colleges and junior colleges. Schools are divided into three divisions.