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Earning a college athletic scholarship is not easy. It takes more than just talent.

Good grades, patience, persistence, hard work and being proactive during the recruiting process are essential. Many high school students and their parents spend a great amount of money and time pursuing schools that are not a good match athletically, academically, socially or even financially. Understanding the recruiting process, and the implications of all factors, is essential for any high school athlete seeking a chance to play in college.

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For information on scholarship opportunities, select your college sport below:

Division	Teams	Scholarships
NCAA FBS Division I	129	85
NCAA FCS Division I	125	63
NCAA Division II	171	36
NCAA Division III	248	0
NAIA	86	24
Junior Colleges	140	85

You should know:

Division I FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) football has the highest number of scholarship players of any college sport and the NCAA allows football teams to add up to 25 new scholarship players to the roster every academic year. For teams in Division I FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) scholarships are limited to an amount equal to 63 full scholarships, but FCS schools are allowed to award partial scholarships as long as the total number of “counters” does not exceed 85. Division II schools can award partial scholarships and are limited to an amount equal to 36 full scholarships. All NAIA sports are equivalency sports whereas all Junior Colleges sports are headcount sports for scholarship limits. While Division I, II, NAIA and Junior Colleges offer football scholarships, Division III does not, but they do provide other financial aid/merit opportunities.

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Division	Teams	Average Roster Size	Scholarships
NCAA Division I	299	35	11.7
NCAA Division II	274	38	9
NCAA Division III	387	34	0
NAIA	184	38	12
Junior Colleges	512	30	24

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Baseball is an equivalency sport for NCAA and NAIA scholarship purposes, so partial scholarships are the norm at an average of less than $10,000 per year. There are 11.7 scholarships per team at the Division I level to be split among no more than 27 players. There are 9 scholarships per team at the Division II level and 12 for NAIA schools. Division III schools do not offer baseball scholarships.

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Division	Teams	Average Roster Size	Scholarships
NCAA Division I	351	16	13
NCAA Division II	313	17	10
NCAA Division III	424	18	0
NAIA	228	19	10
Junior Colleges	430	21	15

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Division I basketball is a headcount sport, so the athletic scholarship limits of 13 for men and 15 for women are absolutes. Division II is an equivalency sport and partial scholarships can be awarded to meet the limit per school. All NAIA sports are equivalency sports, whereas all Junior College sports are head count sports for scholarship limits. While Division I, II, NAIA, and Junior Colleges offer athletic scholarships, Division III does not, but they do provide other financial aid/merit opportunities.

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Division	Teams	Average Roster Size	Scholarships
NCAA Division I	349	15	15
NCAA Division II	314	16	10
NCAA Division III	442	15	0
NAIA	224	16	8.5
Junior Colleges	398	13	15

You should know:

Division I basketball is a headcount sport, so the athletic scholarship limits of 13 for men and 15 for women are absolutes. Division II is an equivalency sport and partial scholarships can be awarded to meet the limit per school. All NAIA sports are equivalency sports, whereas all Junior College sports are head count sports for scholarship limits. While Division I, II, NAIA, and Junior Colleges offer athletic scholarships, Division III does not, but they do provide other financial aid/merit opportunities.

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Division	Teams	Average Roster Size	Scholarships
NCAA Division I	205	28	9.9
NCAA Division II	211	29	9
NCAA Division III	412	29	0
NAIA	188	27	12
Junior Colleges	215	23	18

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Soccer is an equivalency sport for NCAA and NAIA scholarship purposes, so partial scholarships are the norm at an average of less than $10,000 per year. There are 9.9 scholarships for each men’s team and 14 scholarships for each women’s team at the Division I level to be split among 27-29 players. There are 9 mean’s scholarships and 9.9 women’s scholarships available at the Division II level and 12 scholarships for both men and women at NAIA schools. While Division I, II, and NAIA offer athletic scholarships, Division III does not, but they do provide other financial aid/merit opportunities.

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Division	Teams	Average Roster Size	Scholarships
NCAA Division I	332	27	14
NCAA Division II	263	26	9.9
NCAA Division III	438	24	0
NAIA	192	23	12
Junior Colleges	187	28	18

You should know:

Soccer is an equivalency sport for NCAA and NAIA scholarship purposes, so partial scholarships are the norm at an average of less than $10,000 per year. There are 9.9 scholarships for each men’s team and 14 scholarships for each women’s team at the Division I level to be split among 27-29 players. There are 9 mean’s scholarships and 9.9 women’s scholarships available at the Division II level and 12 scholarships for both men and women at NAIA schools. While Division I, II, and NAIA offer athletic scholarships, Division III does not, but they do provide other financial aid/merit opportunities.

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Division	Teams	Average Roster Size	Scholarships
NCAA Division I	295	21	12
NCAA Division II	295	20	7.2
NCAA Division III	414	18	0
NAIA	188	21	10
Junior Colleges	350	15	24

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Softball is an equivalency sport for NCAA and NAIA scholarship purposes, so partial scholarships are the norm at an average of less than $10,000 per year. There are 12 scholarships per team at the Division I level to be split among approximately 22 players. There are 7 scholarships per team at the Division II level and 10 for NAIA schools. Division III schools do not offer softball scholarships, but they do provide other financial aid/merit opportunities.

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Division	Teams	Average Roster Size	Scholarships
NCAA Division I	334	16	12
NCAA Division II	302	16	8
NCAA Division III	433	16	0
NAIA	214	18	8
Junior Colleges	307	12	14

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NCAA Division I schools offer full scholarships in volleyball. NCAA Division II and NAIA colleges typically offer partial scholarships. While Division I, II, and NAIA offer athletic scholarships, Division III does not, but they do provide other financial aid/merit opportunities.

For information on how coaches evaluate talent and how college budget is a factor, select your sport below:

Athletic factors	Family budget
In football, a player’s athletic abilities are measured by speed, agility, strength and fundamentals. Relevant statistics include height, weight, strength, 40 time and agility tests.	Not all scholarships include “full rides.” It is important to understand that NCAA Division I football programs offer full scholarships, but NCAA Division II and NAIA generally offer partial football scholarships. NCAA Division III do not offer football scholarships. Remember that there is more than just the cost of tuition to consider (room, board, books, fees, etc.).

For information on how coaches evaluate talent and how college budget is a factor, select your sport below:

Athletic factors	Family budget
In baseball, a positional player’s abilities are measured by arm strength, speed, power, batting average and defense. Pitchers are graded on velocity, movement, control and potential.	Because baseball is an equivalency sport, generally programs award only partial scholarships. More often than not a family’s college budget is critical in determining which schools to consider. Playced automatically adjusts your list of colleges based on financial considerations.

For information on how coaches evaluate talent and how college budget is a factor, select your sport below:

Athletic factors	Family budget
In basketball, athletic abilities are measured by speed, agility, offensive skills and fundamentals. Relevant statistics include height, strength, scoring average, assists, steals, shooting percentage and rebounds per game.	Since only NCAA Division I basketball programs offer full scholarships, it is important to consider the cost of attending a NCAA Division II, III, or NAIA school. Playced automatically adjusts your list of colleges based on financial considerations.

For information on how coaches evaluate talent and how college budget is a factor, select your sport below:

Athletic factors	Family budget
In soccer, a player’s athletic abilities are measured by speed, quickness, agility, and some statistics.	Because soccer is an equivalency sport, generally programs award only partial scholarships. More often than not, a family’s college budget is critical in determining which schools to consider. Playced automatically adjusts your list of colleges based on financial considerations.

For information on how coaches evaluate talent and how college budget is a factor, select your sport below:

Athletic factors	Family budget
In softball, a positional player’s athletic abilities are measured by arm strength, speed, power, batting average and defense. Pitchers are graded on velocity, movement, control, and potential.	Because softball is an equivalency sport, generally programs award only partial scholarships. More often than not, a family’s college budget is critical in determining which schools to consider. Playced automatically adjusts your list of colleges based on financial considerations.

For information on how coaches evaluate talent and how college budget is a factor, select your sport below:

Athletic factors	Family budget
In volleyball, a player’s athletic abilities are measured by height, vertical leap, and experience among others.	Since only NCAA Division I and NAIA volleyball programs offer full scholarships, it is important to consider the cost of attending a NCAA Division II or III school. Playced automatically adjusts your list of colleges based on financial considerations.

There are many opportunities to play sports in college, but fewer athletic scholarships. No matter the level, the student athlete should be sure the schools that he or she is pursuing are a fit in all regards. The Playced Scholarship Matching Engine compares your athletic and academic abilities with the needs and requirements of every college in the country and determines the colleges where you have the best chance to earn a scholarship. There is nothing else like it in the industry!

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