NCAA Scholarships: The Breakdown

We always hear that the odds of getting an athletic scholarship are slim, but what are the actual numbers for NCAA scholarships in each sport?

Here are the 2007-2008 total annual scholarship limits mandated by the NCAA for Division I and Division II athletic program so that you know what you are up against.

Even if you don’t get a full ride athletic scholarship, that doesn’t mean your outta luck. In many NCAA sports, coaches can split scholarships up and divide them amongst the players. Good luck!

DIVISION-I (Men)
Baseball 11.7
Cross Country/Track and Field 12.6
Fencing 4.5
Football (Division I-A) 85
Football (Division I-AA) 63
Golf 4.5
Gymnastics 6.3
Lacrosse 12.6
Rifle 3.6
Skiing 6.3
Soccer 9.9
Swimming and Diving 9.9
Tennis 4.5
Volleyball 4.5
Water Polo 4.5
Wrestling 9.9

DIVISION-I (Women)
Archery 5
Badminton 6
Bowling 5
Cross Country/Track and Field 18
Equestrian 15
Fencing 5
Field Hockey 12
Golf 6
Lacrosse 12
Rowing 20
Rugby 12
Skiing 7
Soccer 14
Softball 12
Squash 12
Swimming and Diving 14
Synchronized Swimming 5
Team Handball 10
Water Polo 8

Division II (Men)
Baseball 9
Basketball 10
Cross Country/Track and Field 12.6
Fencing 4.5
Football 36
Golf 3.6
Gymnastics 5.4
Ice Hockey 13.5
Lacrosse 10.8
Rifle 3.6
Skiing 6.3
Soccer 9
Swimming and Diving 8.1
Tennis 4.5
Volleyball 4.5
Water Polo 4.5
Wrestling 9

DIVISION-II (Women)
Archery 9
Badminton 10
Basketball 10
Cross Country/Track and Field 12.6
Equestrian 15
Fencing 4.5
Field Hockey 6.3
Golf 5.4
Gymnastics 6
Ice Hockey 18
Lacrosse 9.9
Rowing 20
Rugby 12
Skiing 6.3
Soccer 9.9
Softball 7.2
Squash 9
Swimming and Diving 8.1
Synchronized Swimming 5
Team Handball 12
Tennis 6
Volleyball 8
Water Polo 8

By: CampusCompare