NCAA – Division 1

11.7 full scholarships per team, divided amongst 27 players (i.e. full rides are extremely rare), if the program is fully funded.

• A maximum of 27 players can receive athletic aid.
• The minimum award for those 27 players receiving athletic aid is 25% scholarship.
• Maximum roster: 35 players, so 9 non-scholarship walk-on players
• A hand-full of programs do not fully fund all 11.7 scholarships (i.e., leave some scholarships unused due to lack of funding).

Bottom line: For top players, scholarships of 40%, 60% or (in rare cases) 80% are more realistic than a full-ride/100% scholarship. Full rides are extremely rare.

Out-of-state v. In-State considerations: Because full-rides are extremely rare, cost of attendance becomes a major consideration. At a typical state university, tuition is much cheaper for in-state residents.

NCAA-Division II

9 full scholarships per team, typically divided up (i.e., full rides are rare). Many programs do not fully fund all 9 scholarships (i.e., leave some scholarships unused due to lack of funding).

NCAA – Division III

 Division III programs cannot award athletic-based aid. Must rely on academic scholarships or other non-athletic based sources of funding.

NAIA

 Maximum of 12 full scholarships per team, typically divided up (i.e., full rides are rare).  Many programs do not fully fund all 12 scholarships (i.e., leave some scholarships unused due to lack of funding). In fact, most programs in the region only fund about half of their allotment.

NJCAA – Junior College (JUCO)NJCAA Division I

 Up to 24 full-scholarships per team (tuition, fees, room and board, books). Many programs do not fully fund all 24 scholarships (i.e., leave some scholarships unused due to lack of funding).

NJCAA Division II

 Up to 24 full-tuition scholarships per team (tuition and books, but no room and board or fees). Many programs do not fully fund all 24 scholarships. (i.e., leave some scholarships unused due to lack of funding).