Facts and Figures
In Division I, nearly 9 in 10 student-athletes are earning bachelor’s degrees, their highest rate ever.
While Division III doesn’t permit athletics scholarships, roughly 80% of Division III student-athletes receive some form of academic grants or need-based scholarships.
Among the most distinguishing features in Division II is its athletics scholarship model, which awards partial scholarships that students combine with academic or need-based grants to construct their financial aid package.
In Division III, student-athletes make up the largest percentage of the general student body of any division. About 1 in 4 students on a Division III campus are also athletes.
Nearly 57% of Division I student-athletes receive athletics aid, including some who receive full scholarships and additional cost-of-attendance stipends.
ncaa.org
The NCAA awards more than $2.9 billion in athletics scholarships annually to more than 150,000 student-athletes.
If you’re good enough the be an NCAA Division I or Division II student-athlete, there is a good chance you will get a college scholarship. The overall athletic scholarship statistics make this seem less achievable than it actually is.
Some scholarships are simply considered “athletic scholarships.” These awards are not designated for one specific sport. Athletic scholarships are typically awarded to students pursuing a degree in physical education, personal training, fitness, nutrition, or another major related to physical endurance.
scholarshipowl.com
Odds of a US High School Football Player making any College Roster are 11:1.
One of the biggest misconceptions among prospective student-athletes and their families is that everyone gets a full ride.
usanews.com