Student Athlete Recruiting

Overview

Student athletic recruiting is the process of identifying and attracting talented high school athletes to compete on a sports team at the college or university level. College coaches and recruiters seek out top-performing student-athletes who have the potential to make a significant contribution to their team’s success. This process typically involves a number of steps, including evaluating an athlete’s performance, character, and academic record, as well as communicating with the athlete, their family, and their high school or club coach.

The recruiting process is highly competitive, as there are a limited number of spots available on each college team, and many student-athletes are vying for these coveted positions. Athletes may be recruited by multiple colleges, each offering different levels of athletic and academic scholarships and other incentives to join their program. Coaches and recruiters may also compete with each other for the same athletes, using various tactics to sway the athlete’s decision in their favor.

In some cases, the competition for top recruits can be fierce, with colleges and universities investing significant resources to attract the most talented student-athletes. This can include offering lucrative scholarship packages, providing state-of-the-art training facilities, and employing full-time recruiters and support staff to manage the recruiting process. The result is a highly competitive and often complex process that requires careful planning and strategy to succeed.

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Difference between DI, DII, DIII

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is the governing body that oversees college sports in the United States. The NCAA has three divisions, Division I (DI), Division II (DII), and Division III (DIII), each with their own set of rules, regulations, and athletic programs. Here are some of the key differences between the three divisions:

  • Scholarship availability: DI schools are generally the largest and most well-funded athletic programs, and therefore offer the most athletic scholarships. DII schools also offer athletic scholarships, but to a lesser extent than DI schools. DIII schools do not offer athletic scholarships, but may offer need-based financial aid or academic scholarships.
  • Size of the school and athletic programs: DI schools are typically the largest and have the most extensive athletic programs, with multiple teams in each sport. DII schools are generally smaller, with fewer teams and less extensive athletic programs. DIII schools are often the smallest, with a focus on providing a well-rounded college experience rather than emphasizing athletics.
  • Level of competition: DI schools generally have the highest level of competition and the most rigorous schedules, with the best athletes competing against each other on a regular basis. DII schools are also highly competitive, but with a slightly lower level of competition than DI schools. DIII schools have the lowest level of competition among the three divisions.
  • Time commitment: DI and DII sports often require a significant time commitment from student-athletes, with practices, games, and travel taking up a large portion of their schedule. DIII sports programs often place a greater emphasis on academics and require less time commitment from student-athletes.
It’s worth noting that these are general differences, and individual schools within each division may have their own unique characteristics and programs. Additionally, not all sports are offered in all three divisions, with some sports only offered in certain divisions.

Top Athletic Conferences

There are several top athletic conferences in the United States for student-athletes, each with their own strengths and advantages. Here are some of the top conferences:

  • Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC): The ACC is known for its strong basketball and football programs, with schools such as Duke, North Carolina, and Florida State consistently performing well in these sports. The conference also has strong baseball and soccer programs.
  • Big Ten Conference: The Big Ten is known for its competitive football and basketball programs, with schools like Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State consistently ranked among the top teams in these sports. The conference also has strong wrestling and volleyball programs.
  • Pacific-12 Conference (Pac-12): The Pac-12 is known for its strong football and basketball programs, with schools such as Oregon, USC, and UCLA consistently performing well in these sports. The conference also has strong baseball and softball programs.
  • Southeastern Conference (SEC): The SEC is known for its dominant football programs, with schools such as Alabama, LSU, and Georgia consistently ranked among the top teams in the country. The conference also has strong basketball, baseball, and softball programs.
  • Ivy League: The Ivy League is known for its strong academic reputation and competitive athletics programs. While the conference does not offer athletic scholarships, it has strong football, basketball, and soccer programs.
  • Big East Conference: The Big East is known for its strong basketball programs, with schools such as Villanova, Georgetown, and Seton Hall consistently ranked among the top teams in the country. The conference also has strong soccer and lacrosse programs.
  • Mountain West Conference: The Mountain West is known for its strong football and basketball programs, with schools such as Boise State, San Diego State, and Nevada consistently performing well in these sports. The conference also has strong volleyball and swimming programs.
  • Conference USA: Conference USA is a Division I athletic conference with member schools primarily located in the Southern United States. The conference sponsors 19 sports for men and women, including football, basketball, and baseball.
  • Patriot League: The Patriot League sponsors competition in 24 sports, including basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and football. The conference has a reputation for being competitive in both men’s and women’s basketball, with several teams regularly qualifying for the NCAA tournament. Unlike some other athletic conferences, the Patriot League does not offer athletic scholarships. 
  • Atlantic 10 Conference: The Atlantic 10 Conference is a Division I athletic conference with member schools primarily located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States. The conference sponsors 21 sports for men and women, including basketball, soccer, and tennis.
  • Big Sky Conference: The Big Sky Conference is a Division I athletic conference with member schools primarily located in the Western United States. The conference sponsors 16 sports for men and women, including football, basketball, and volleyball.
  • Northeast Conference: The Northeast Conference is a Division I athletic conference with member schools primarily located in the Northeastern United States. The conference sponsors 22 sports for men and women, including basketball, soccer, and track and field.
  • Southern Conference: The Southern Conference is a Division I athletic conference with member schools primarily located in the Southeastern United States. The conference sponsors 19 sports for men and women, including football, basketball, and softball.
  • Sun Belt Conference: The Sun Belt Conference is a Division I athletic conference with member schools primarily located in the Southern United States. The conference sponsors 17 sports for men and women, including football, basketball, and baseball.

It’s worth noting that there are many other athletic conferences in the United States, and individual schools within each conference may have their own unique strengths and advantages. Ultimately, the best conference for a student-athlete will depend on their individual goals, strengths, and interests.

List of NCAA D1 Schools

SchoolCity and StateTypeConferenceDivision
Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene, TexasPrivateWestern Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
Alabama A&M UniversityNormal, AlabamaPublicSouthwestern Athletic Conf.NCAA D1
Alabama State UniversityMontgomery, AlabamaPublicSouthwestern Athletic Conf.NCAA D1
Alcorn State UniversityAlcorn, MississippiPublicSouthwestern Athletic Conf.NCAA D1
American UniversityWashington, District Of ColumbiaPrivatePatriot LeagueNCAA D1
Appalachian State UniversityBoone, North CarolinaPublicSun Belt ConferenceNCAA D1
Arizona State UniversityTempe, ArizonaPublicPac-12 ConferenceNCAA D1
Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro, ArkansasPublicSun Belt ConferenceNCAA D1
Auburn UniversityAuburn, AlabamaPublicSoutheastern ConferenceNCAA D1
Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville, TennesseePublicASUN ConferenceNCAA D1
Ball State UniversityMuncie, IndianaPublicMid-American ConferenceNCAA D1
Baylor UniversityWaco, TexasPrivateBig 12 ConferenceNCAA D1
Bellarmine UniversityLouisville, KentuckyPrivateASUN ConferenceNCAA D1
Belmont UniversityNashville, TennesseePrivateMissouri Valley ConferenceNCAA D1
Bethune-Cookman UniversityDaytona Beach, FloridaPrivateSouthwestern Athletic Conf.NCAA D1
Boise State UniversityBoise, IdahoPublicMountain West ConferenceNCAA D1
Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MassachusettsPrivateAtlantic Coast ConferenceNCAA D1
Boston UniversityBoston, MassachusettsPrivatePatriot LeagueNCAA D1
Bowling Green State UniversityBowling Green, OhioPublicMid-American ConferenceNCAA D1
Bradley UniversityPeoria, IllinoisPrivateMissouri Valley ConferenceNCAA D1
Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UtahPrivateWest Coast ConferenceNCAA D1
Brown UniversityProvidence, Rhode IslandPrivateThe Ivy LeagueNCAA D1
Bryant UniversitySmithfield, Rhode IslandPrivateAmerica East ConferenceNCAA D1
Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, PennsylvaniaPrivatePatriot LeagueNCAA D1
Butler UniversityIndianapolis, IndianaPrivateBig East ConferenceNCAA D1
California Baptist UniversityRiverside, CaliforniaPrivateWestern Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
California Polytechnic State University – San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CaliforniaPublicBig West ConferenceNCAA D1
California State University – BakersfieldBakersfield, CaliforniaPublicBig West ConferenceNCAA D1
California State University – FresnoFresno, CaliforniaPublicMountain West ConferenceNCAA D1
California State University – FullertonFullerton, CaliforniaPublicBig West ConferenceNCAA D1
California State University – Long BeachLong Beach, CaliforniaPublicBig West ConferenceNCAA D1
California State University – NorthridgeNorthridge, CaliforniaPublicBig West ConferenceNCAA D1
California State University – SacramentoSacramento, CaliforniaPublicBig Sky ConferenceNCAA D1
Campbell UniversityBuies Creek, North CarolinaPrivateBig South ConferenceNCAA D1
Canisius CollegeBuffalo, New YorkPrivateMetro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
Central Connecticut State UniversityNew Britain, ConnecticutPublicNortheast ConferenceNCAA D1
Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MichiganPublicMid-American ConferenceNCAA D1
Charleston Southern UniversityCharleston, South CarolinaPrivateBig South ConferenceNCAA D1
Chicago State UniversityChicago, IllinoisPublicIndependentNCAA D1
Clemson UniversityClemson, South CarolinaPublicAtlantic Coast ConferenceNCAA D1
Cleveland State UniversityCleveland, OhioPublicHorizon LeagueNCAA D1
Coastal Carolina UniversityConway, South CarolinaPublicSun Belt ConferenceNCAA D1
Colgate UniversityHamilton, New YorkPrivatePatriot LeagueNCAA D1
College of CharlestonCharleston, South CarolinaPublicColonial Athletic AssociationNCAA D1
College of the Holy CrossWorcester, MassachusettsPrivatePatriot LeagueNCAA D1
Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, ColoradoPublicMountain West ConferenceNCAA D1
Columbia UniversityNew York, New YorkPrivateThe Ivy LeagueNCAA D1
Coppin State UniversityBaltimore, MarylandPublicMid-Eastern Athletic Conf.NCAA D1
Cornell UniversityIthaca, New YorkPrivateThe Ivy LeagueNCAA D1
Creighton UniversityOmaha, NebraskaPrivateBig East ConferenceNCAA D1
Dartmouth CollegeHanover, New HampshirePrivateThe Ivy LeagueNCAA D1
Davidson CollegeDavidson, North CarolinaPrivateAtlantic 10 ConferenceNCAA D1
Delaware State UniversityDover, DelawarePublicMid-Eastern Athletic Conf.NCAA D1
DePaul UniversityChicago, IllinoisPrivateBig East ConferenceNCAA D1
Drake UniversityDes Moines, IowaPrivateMissouri Valley ConferenceNCAA D1
Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaPrivateColonial Athletic AssociationNCAA D1
Duke UniversityDurham, North CarolinaPrivateAtlantic Coast ConferenceNCAA D1
Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaPrivateAtlantic 10 ConferenceNCAA D1
East Carolina UniversityGreenville, North CarolinaPublicAmerican Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City, TennesseePublicSouthern ConferenceNCAA D1
Eastern Illinois UniversityCharleston, IllinoisPublicOhio Valley ConferenceNCAA D1
Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond, KentuckyPublicASUN ConferenceNCAA D1
Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MichiganPublicMid-American ConferenceNCAA D1
Eastern Washington UniversityCheney, WashingtonPublicBig Sky ConferenceNCAA D1
Elon UniversityElon, North CarolinaPrivateColonial Athletic AssociationNCAA D1
Fairfield UniversityFairfield, ConnecticutPrivateMetro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityTeaneck, New JerseyPrivateNortheast ConferenceNCAA D1
Florida A&M UniversityTallahassee, FloridaPublicSouthwestern Athletic Conf.NCAA D1
Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton, FloridaPublicConference USANCAA D1
Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFort Myers, FloridaPublicASUN ConferenceNCAA D1
Florida International UniversityMiami, FloridaPublicConference USANCAA D1
Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FloridaPublicAtlantic Coast ConferenceNCAA D1
Fordham UniversityBronx, New YorkPrivateAtlantic 10 ConferenceNCAA D1
Furman UniversityGreenville, South CarolinaPrivateSouthern ConferenceNCAA D1
Gardner-Webb UniversityBoiling Springs, North CarolinaPrivateBig South ConferenceNCAA D1
George Mason UniversityFairfax, VirginiaPublicAtlantic 10 ConferenceNCAA D1
George Washington UniversityWashington, District Of ColumbiaPrivateAtlantic 10 ConferenceNCAA D1
Georgetown UniversityWashington, District Of ColumbiaPrivateBig East ConferenceNCAA D1
Georgia Southern UniversityStatesboro, GeorgiaPublicSun Belt ConferenceNCAA D1
Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GeorgiaPublicSun Belt ConferenceNCAA D1
Georgia TechAtlanta, GeorgiaPublicAtlantic Coast ConferenceNCAA D1
Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WashingtonPrivateWest Coast ConferenceNCAA D1
Grambling State UniversityGrambling, LouisianaPublicSouthwestern Athletic Conf.NCAA D1
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, ArizonaPrivateWestern Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
Hampton UniversityHampton, VirginiaPrivateColonial Athletic AssociationNCAA D1
Harvard UniversityCambridge, MassachusettsPrivateThe Ivy LeagueNCAA D1
High Point UniversityHigh Point, North CarolinaPrivateBig South ConferenceNCAA D1
Hofstra UniversityHempstead, New YorkPrivateColonial Athletic AssociationNCAA D1
Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TexasPrivateSouthland ConferenceNCAA D1
Howard UniversityWashington, District Of ColumbiaPrivateMid-Eastern Athletic Conf.NCAA D1
Idaho State UniversityPocatello, IdahoPublicBig Sky ConferenceNCAA D1
Illinois State UniversityNormal, IllinoisPublicMissouri Valley ConferenceNCAA D1
Indiana State UniversityTerre Haute, IndianaPublicMissouri Valley ConferenceNCAA D1
Indiana UniversityBloomington, IndianaPublicBig Ten ConferenceNCAA D1
Indiana University-Purdue University – Indianapolis (IUPUI)Indianapolis, IndianaPublicHorizon LeagueNCAA D1
Iona UniversityNew Rochelle, New YorkPrivateMetro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
Iowa State UniversityAmes, IowaPublicBig 12 ConferenceNCAA D1
Jackson State UniversityJackson, MississippiPublicSouthwestern Athletic Conf.NCAA D1
Jacksonville State UniversityJacksonville, AlabamaPublicASUN ConferenceNCAA D1
Jacksonville UniversityJacksonville, FloridaPrivateASUN ConferenceNCAA D1
James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VirginiaPublicSun Belt ConferenceNCAA D1
Kansas State UniversityManhattan, KansasPublicBig 12 ConferenceNCAA D1
Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw, GeorgiaPublicASUN ConferenceNCAA D1
Kent State UniversityKent, OhioPublicMid-American ConferenceNCAA D1
La Salle UniversityPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaPrivateAtlantic 10 ConferenceNCAA D1
Lafayette CollegeEaston, PennsylvaniaPrivatePatriot LeagueNCAA D1
Lamar UniversityBeaumont, TexasPublicSouthland ConferenceNCAA D1
Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, PennsylvaniaPrivatePatriot LeagueNCAA D1
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VirginiaPrivateASUN ConferenceNCAA D1
Lindenwood UniversitySaint Charles, MissouriPrivateOhio Valley ConferenceNCAA D1
Lipscomb UniversityNashville, TennesseePrivateASUN ConferenceNCAA D1
Long Island UniversityLong Island, New YorkPrivateNortheast ConferenceNCAA D1
Longwood UniversityFarmville, VirginiaPublicBig South ConferenceNCAA D1
Louisiana State University (LSU)Baton Rouge, LouisianaPublicSoutheastern ConferenceNCAA D1
Louisiana Tech UniversityRuston, LouisianaPublicConference USANCAA D1
Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CaliforniaPrivateWest Coast ConferenceNCAA D1
Loyola University ChicagoChicago, IllinoisPrivateAtlantic 10 ConferenceNCAA D1
Loyola University MarylandBaltimore, MarylandPrivatePatriot LeagueNCAA D1
Manhattan CollegeRiverdale, New YorkPrivateMetro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
Marist CollegePoughkeepsie, New YorkPrivateMetro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WisconsinPrivateBig East ConferenceNCAA D1
Marshall UniversityHuntington, West VirginiaPublicSun Belt ConferenceNCAA D1
McNeese State UniversityLake Charles, LouisianaPublicSouthland ConferenceNCAA D1
Mercer UniversityMacon, GeorgiaPrivateSouthern ConferenceNCAA D1
Merrimack CollegeNorth Andover, MASSACHUSETTSPrivateNortheast ConferenceNCAA D1
Merrimack CollegeNorth Andover, MassachusettsPrivateNortheast ConferenceNCAA D1
Miami UniversityOxford, OhioPublicMid-American ConferenceNCAA D1
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MichiganPublicBig Ten ConferenceNCAA D1
Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro, TennesseePublicConference USANCAA D1
Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State, MississippiPublicSoutheastern ConferenceNCAA D1
Mississippi Valley State UniversityItta Bena, MississippiPublicSouthwestern Athletic Conf.NCAA D1
Missouri State UniversitySpringfield, MissouriPublicMissouri Valley ConferenceNCAA D1
Monmouth UniversityWest Long Branch, New JerseyPrivateColonial Athletic AssociationNCAA D1
Montana State UniversityBozeman, MontanaPublicBig Sky ConferenceNCAA D1
Morehead State UniversityMorehead, KentuckyPublicOhio Valley ConferenceNCAA D1
Morgan State UniversityBaltimore, MarylandPublicMid-Eastern Athletic Conf.NCAA D1
Mount St. Mary's UniversityEmmitsburg, MarylandPrivateMetro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
Murray State UniversityMurray, KentuckyPublicMissouri Valley ConferenceNCAA D1
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNewark, New JerseyPublicAmerica East ConferenceNCAA D1
New Mexico State UniversityLas Cruces, New MexicoPublicWestern Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
Niagara UniversityNiagara University, New YorkPrivateMetro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
Nicholls State UniversityThibodaux, LouisianaPublicSouthland ConferenceNCAA D1
Norfolk State UniversityNorfolk, VirginiaPublicMid-Eastern Athletic Conf.NCAA D1
North Carolina A&T State UniversityGreensboro, North CarolinaPublicColonial Athletic AssociationNCAA D1
North Carolina Central UniversityDurham, North CarolinaPublicMid-Eastern Athletic Conf.NCAA D1
North Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, North CarolinaPublicAtlantic Coast ConferenceNCAA D1
North Dakota State UniversityFargo, North DakotaPublicThe Summit LeagueNCAA D1
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MassachusettsPrivateColonial Athletic AssociationNCAA D1
Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, ArizonaPublicBig Sky ConferenceNCAA D1
Northern Illinois UniversityDeKalb, IllinoisPublicMid-American ConferenceNCAA D1
Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights, KentuckyPublicHorizon LeagueNCAA D1
Northwestern State University of LouisianaNatchitoches, LouisianaPublicSouthland ConferenceNCAA D1
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IllinoisPrivateBig Ten ConferenceNCAA D1
Oakland UniversityRochester, MichiganPublicHorizon LeagueNCAA D1
Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OhioPublicBig Ten ConferenceNCAA D1
Ohio UniversityAthens, OhioPublicMid-American ConferenceNCAA D1
Oklahoma State UniversityStillwater, OklahomaPublicBig 12 ConferenceNCAA D1
Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VirginiaPublicSun Belt ConferenceNCAA D1
Oral Roberts UniversityTulsa, OklahomaPrivateThe Summit LeagueNCAA D1
Oregon State UniversityCorvallis, OregonPublicPac-12 ConferenceNCAA D1
Penn StateUniversity Park, PennsylvaniaPublicBig Ten ConferenceNCAA D1
Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, CaliforniaPrivateWest Coast ConferenceNCAA D1
Portland State UniversityPortland, OregonPublicBig Sky ConferenceNCAA D1
Prairie View A & M UniversityPrairie View, TexasPublicSouthwestern Athletic Conf.NCAA D1
Presbyterian CollegeClinton, South CarolinaPrivateBig South ConferenceNCAA D1
Princeton UniversityPrinceton, New JerseyPrivateThe Ivy LeagueNCAA D1
Providence CollegeProvidence, Rhode IslandPrivateBig East ConferenceNCAA D1
Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IndianaPublicBig Ten ConferenceNCAA D1
Purdue University – Fort WayneFort Wayne, IndianaPublicHorizon LeagueNCAA D1
Queens University of CharlotteCharlotte, North CarolinaPrivateASUN ConferenceNCAA D1
Quinnipiac UniversityHamden, ConnecticutPrivateMetro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
Radford UniversityRadford, VirginiaPublicBig South ConferenceNCAA D1
Rice UniversityHouston, TexasPrivateConference USANCAA D1
Rider UniversityLawrenceville, New JerseyPrivateMetro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
Robert Morris University – PennsylvaniaMoon Township, PennsylvaniaPrivateHorizon LeagueNCAA D1
Rutgers UniversityPiscataway, New JerseyPublicBig Ten ConferenceNCAA D1
Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield, ConnecticutPrivateNortheast ConferenceNCAA D1
Saint Francis UniversityLoretto, PennsylvaniaPrivateNortheast ConferenceNCAA D1
Saint Joseph's UniversityPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaPrivateAtlantic 10 ConferenceNCAA D1
Saint Louis UniversitySt. Louis, MissouriPrivateAtlantic 10 ConferenceNCAA D1
Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaMoraga, CaliforniaPrivateWest Coast ConferenceNCAA D1
Saint Peter's UniversityJersey City, New JerseyPrivateMetro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TexasPublicWestern Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
Samford UniversityBirmingham, AlabamaPrivateSouthern ConferenceNCAA D1
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CaliforniaPublicMountain West ConferenceNCAA D1
San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CaliforniaPublicMountain West ConferenceNCAA D1
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CaliforniaPrivateWest Coast ConferenceNCAA D1
Seattle UniversitySeattle, WashingtonPrivateWestern Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
Seton Hall UniversitySouth Orange, New JerseyPrivateBig East ConferenceNCAA D1
Siena CollegeLoudonville, New YorkPrivateMetro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
South Carolina State UniversityOrangeburg, South CarolinaPublicMid-Eastern Athletic Conf.NCAA D1
South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, South DakotaPublicThe Summit LeagueNCAA D1
Southeast Missouri State UniversityCape Girardeau, MissouriPublicOhio Valley ConferenceNCAA D1
Southeastern Louisiana UniversityHammond, LouisianaPublicSouthland ConferenceNCAA D1
Southern Illinois University CarbondaleCarbondale, IllinoisPublicMissouri Valley ConferenceNCAA D1
Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IllinoisPublicOhio Valley ConferenceNCAA D1
Southern Methodist University – SMUDallas, TexasPrivateAmerican Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
Southern University & A&M CollegeBaton Rouge, LouisianaPublicSouthwestern Athletic Conf.NCAA D1
Southern Utah UniversityCedar City, UtahPublicWestern Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
St. Bonaventure UniversitySaint Bonaventure, New YorkPrivateAtlantic 10 ConferenceNCAA D1
St. Francis CollegeBrooklyn Heights, New YorkPrivateNortheast ConferenceNCAA D1
St. John's University – New YorkQueens, New YorkPrivateBig East ConferenceNCAA D1
Stanford UniversityStanford, CaliforniaPrivatePac-12 ConferenceNCAA D1
Stephen F Austin State UniversityNacogdoches, TexasPublicWestern Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
Stetson UniversityDeLand, FloridaPrivateASUN ConferenceNCAA D1
Stonehill CollegeEaston, MassachusettsPrivateNortheast ConferenceNCAA D1
SUNY Binghamton UniversityVestal, New YorkPublicAmerica East ConferenceNCAA D1
SUNY Buffalo State CollegeBuffalo, New YorkPublicMid-American ConferenceNCAA D1
SUNY Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook, New YorkPublicColonial Athletic AssociationNCAA D1
SUNY University at AlbanyAlbany, New YorkPublicAmerica East ConferenceNCAA D1
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, New YorkPrivateAtlantic Coast ConferenceNCAA D1
Tarleton State UniversityStephenville, TexasPublicWestern Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
Temple UniversityPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaPublicAmerican Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
Tennessee State UniversityNashville, TennesseePublicOhio Valley ConferenceNCAA D1
Tennessee Technological UniversityCookeville, TennesseePublicOhio Valley ConferenceNCAA D1
Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, TexasPublicSoutheastern ConferenceNCAA D1
Texas A&M University – CommerceCommerce, TexasPublicSouthland ConferenceNCAA D1
Texas A&M University – Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TexasPublicSouthland ConferenceNCAA D1
Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TexasPrivateBig 12 ConferenceNCAA D1
Texas Southern UniversityHouston, TexasPublicSouthwestern Athletic Conf.NCAA D1
Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TexasPublicSun Belt ConferenceNCAA D1
Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TexasPublicBig 12 ConferenceNCAA D1
The CitadelCharleston, South CarolinaPublicSouthern ConferenceNCAA D1
Towson UniversityTowson, MarylandPublicColonial Athletic AssociationNCAA D1
Troy UniversityTroy, AlabamaPublicSun Belt ConferenceNCAA D1
Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, LouisianaPrivateAmerican Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
United States Air Force AcademyUSAFA, ColoradoPublicMountain West ConferenceNCAA D1
United States Military AcademyWest Point, New YorkPublicPatriot LeagueNCAA D1
United States Naval AcademyAnnapolis, MarylandPublicPatriot LeagueNCAA D1
University of AkronAkron, OhioPublicMid-American ConferenceNCAA D1
University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AlabamaPublicSoutheastern ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Alabama – BirminghamBirmingham, AlabamaPublicConference USANCAA D1
University of ArizonaTucson, ArizonaPublicPac-12 ConferenceNCAA D1
University of ArkansasFayetteville, ArkansasPublicSoutheastern ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock, ArkansasPublicOhio Valley ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPine Bluff, ArkansasPublicSouthwestern Athletic Conf.NCAA D1
University of California – BerkeleyBerkeley, CaliforniaPublicPac-12 ConferenceNCAA D1
University of California – DavisDavis, CaliforniaPublicBig West ConferenceNCAA D1
University of California – IrvineIrvine, CaliforniaPublicBig West ConferenceNCAA D1
University of California – Los Angeles – UCLALos Angeles, CaliforniaPublicPac-12 ConferenceNCAA D1
University of California – RiversideRiverside, CaliforniaPublicBig West ConferenceNCAA D1
University of California – San DiegoLa Jolla, CaliforniaPublicBig West ConferenceNCAA D1
University of California – Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CaliforniaPublicBig West ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Central ArkansasConway, ArkansasPublicASUN ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Central FloridaOrlando, FloridaPublicAmerican Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
University of CincinnatiCincinnati, OhioPublicAmerican Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Colorado – BoulderBoulder, ColoradoPublicPac-12 ConferenceNCAA D1
University of ConnecticutStorrs, ConnecticutPublicBig East ConferenceNCAA D1
University of DaytonDayton, OhioPrivateAtlantic 10 ConferenceNCAA D1
University of DelawareNewark, DelawarePublicColonial Athletic AssociationNCAA D1
University of DenverDenver, ColoradoPrivateThe Summit LeagueNCAA D1
University of Detroit MercyDetroit, MichiganPrivateHorizon LeagueNCAA D1
University of EvansvilleEvansville, IndianaPrivateMissouri Valley ConferenceNCAA D1
University of FloridaGainesville, FloridaPublicSoutheastern ConferenceNCAA D1
University of GeorgiaAthens, GeorgiaPublicSoutheastern ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, HawaiiPublicBig West ConferenceNCAA D1
University of HoustonHouston, TexasPublicAmerican Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
University of IdahoMoscow, IdahoPublicBig Sky ConferenceNCAA D1
University of IllinoisChampaign, IllinoisPublicBig Ten ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Illinois at ChicagoChicago, IllinoisPublicMissouri Valley ConferenceNCAA D1
University of IowaIowa City, IowaPublicBig Ten ConferenceNCAA D1
University of KansasLawrence, KansasPublicBig 12 ConferenceNCAA D1
University of KentuckyLexington, KentuckyPublicSoutheastern ConferenceNCAA D1
University of LouisianaLafayette, LouisianaPublicSun Belt ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Louisiana – MonroeMonroe, LouisianaPublicSun Belt ConferenceNCAA D1
University of LouisvilleLouisville, KentuckyPublicAtlantic Coast ConferenceNCAA D1
University of MaineOrono, MainePublicAmerica East ConferenceNCAA D1
University of MarylandCollege Park, MarylandPublicBig Ten ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Maryland – Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MarylandPublicAmerica East ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Maryland Eastern ShorePrincess Anne, MarylandPublicMid-Eastern Athletic Conf.NCAA D1
University of Massachusetts – AmherstAmherst, MassachusettsPublicAtlantic 10 ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Massachusetts – LowellLowell, MassachusettsPublicAmerica East ConferenceNCAA D1
University of MemphisMemphis, TennesseePublicAmerican Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
University of MiamiCoral Gables, FloridaPrivateAtlantic Coast ConferenceNCAA D1
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MichiganPublicBig Ten ConferenceNCAA D1
University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MinnesotaPublicBig Ten ConferenceNCAA D1
University of MississippiUniversity, MississippiPublicSoutheastern ConferenceNCAA D1
University of MissouriColumbia, MissouriPublicSoutheastern ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Missouri – Kansas CityKansas City, MissouriPublicThe Summit LeagueNCAA D1
University of MontanaMissoula, MontanaPublicBig Sky ConferenceNCAA D1
University of NebraskaLincoln, NebraskaPublicBig Ten ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Nebraska at OmahaOmaha, NebraskaPublicThe Summit LeagueNCAA D1
University of Nevada – Las VegasLas Vegas, NevadaPublicMountain West ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Nevada – RenoReno, NevadaPublicMountain West ConferenceNCAA D1
University of New HampshireDurham, New HampshirePublicAmerica East ConferenceNCAA D1
University of New MexicoAlbuquerque, New MexicoPublicMountain West ConferenceNCAA D1
University of New OrleansNew Orleans, LouisianaPublicSouthland ConferenceNCAA D1
University of North AlabamaFlorence, AlabamaPublicASUN ConferenceNCAA D1
University of North Carolina – GreensboroGreensboro, North CarolinaPublicSouthern ConferenceNCAA D1
University of North Carolina – WilmingtonWilmington, North CarolinaPublicColonial Athletic AssociationNCAA D1
University of North Carolina AshevilleAsheville, North CarolinaPublicBig South ConferenceNCAA D1
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, North CarolinaPublicAtlantic Coast ConferenceNCAA D1
University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, North CarolinaPublicConference USANCAA D1
University of North DakotaGrand Forks, North DakotaPublicThe Summit LeagueNCAA D1
University of North FloridaJacksonville, FloridaPublicASUN ConferenceNCAA D1
University of North TexasDenton, TexasPublicConference USANCAA D1
University of Northern ColoradoGreeley, ColoradoPublicBig Sky ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IowaPublicMissouri Valley ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IndianaPrivateAtlantic Coast ConferenceNCAA D1
University of OklahomaNorman, OklahomaPublicBig 12 ConferenceNCAA D1
University of OregonEugene, OregonPublicPac-12 ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Pennsylvania – PennPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaPrivateThe Ivy LeagueNCAA D1
University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaPublicAtlantic Coast ConferenceNCAA D1
University of PortlandPortland, OregonPrivateWest Coast ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Rhode IslandKingston, Rhode IslandPublicAtlantic 10 ConferenceNCAA D1
University of RichmondRichmond, VirginiaPrivateAtlantic 10 ConferenceNCAA D1
University of San DiegoSan Diego, CaliforniaPrivateWest Coast ConferenceNCAA D1
University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CaliforniaPrivateWest Coast ConferenceNCAA D1
University of South AlabamaMobile, AlabamaPublicSun Belt ConferenceNCAA D1
University of South CarolinaColumbia, South CarolinaPublicSoutheastern ConferenceNCAA D1
University of South Carolina – UpstateSpartanburg, South CarolinaPublicBig South ConferenceNCAA D1
University of South DakotaVermillion, South DakotaPublicThe Summit LeagueNCAA D1
University of South FloridaTampa, FloridaPublicAmerican Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CaliforniaPrivatePac-12 ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Southern IndianaEvansville, IndianaPublicOhio Valley ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, MississippiPublicSun Belt ConferenceNCAA D1
University of St. Thomas – MinnesotaSaint Paul, MinnesotaPrivateThe Summit LeagueNCAA D1
University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)St. Paul, MinnesotaPrivateThe Summit LeagueNCAA D1
University of TennesseeKnoxville, TennesseePublicSoutheastern ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Tennessee – ChattanoogaChattanooga, TennesseePublicSouthern ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Tennessee – MartinMartin, TennesseePublicOhio Valley ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Texas – ArlingtonArlington, TexasPublicWestern Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Texas – AustinAustin, TexasPublicBig 12 ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Texas – El PasoEl Paso, TexasPublicConference USANCAA D1
University of Texas – Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg, TexasPublicWestern Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Texas – San AntonioSan Antonio, TexasPublicConference USANCAA D1
University of the Incarnate WordSan Antonio, TexasPrivateSouthland ConferenceNCAA D1
University of the PacificStockton, CaliforniaPrivateWest Coast ConferenceNCAA D1
University of ToledoToledo, OhioPublicMid-American ConferenceNCAA D1
University of TulsaTulsa, OklahomaPrivateAmerican Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UtahPublicPac-12 ConferenceNCAA D1
University of VermontBurlington, VermontPublicAmerica East ConferenceNCAA D1
University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VirginiaPublicAtlantic Coast ConferenceNCAA D1
University of WashingtonSeattle, WashingtonPublicPac-12 ConferenceNCAA D1
University of WisconsinMadison, WisconsinPublicBig Ten ConferenceNCAA D1
University of Wisconsin – Green BayGreen Bay, WisconsinPublicHorizon LeagueNCAA D1
University of Wisconsin – MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WisconsinPublicHorizon LeagueNCAA D1
University of WyomingLaramie, WyomingPublicMountain West ConferenceNCAA D1
Utah State UniversityLogan, UtahPublicMountain West ConferenceNCAA D1
Utah Valley UniversityOrem, UtahPublicWestern Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
Valparaiso UniversityValparaiso, IndianaPrivateMissouri Valley ConferenceNCAA D1
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TennesseePrivateSoutheastern ConferenceNCAA D1
Villanova UniversityVillanova, PennsylvaniaPrivateBig East ConferenceNCAA D1
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VirginiaPublicAtlantic 10 ConferenceNCAA D1
Virginia Military Institute – VMILexington, VirginiaPublicSouthern ConferenceNCAA D1
Virginia TechBlacksburg, VirginiaPublicAtlantic Coast ConferenceNCAA D1
Wagner CollegeStaten Island, New YorkPrivateNortheast ConferenceNCAA D1
Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem, North CarolinaPrivateAtlantic Coast ConferenceNCAA D1
Washington State UniversityPullman, WashingtonPublicPac-12 ConferenceNCAA D1
Weber State UniversityOgden, UtahPublicBig Sky ConferenceNCAA D1
West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, West VirginiaPublicBig 12 ConferenceNCAA D1
Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee, North CarolinaPublicSouthern ConferenceNCAA D1
Western Illinois UniversityMacomb, IllinoisPublicThe Summit LeagueNCAA D1
Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green, KentuckyPublicConference USANCAA D1
Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MichiganPublicMid-American ConferenceNCAA D1
Wichita State UniversityWichita, KansasPublicAmerican Athletic ConferenceNCAA D1
William & MaryWilliamsburg, VirginiaPublicColonial Athletic AssociationNCAA D1
Winthrop UniversityRock Hill, South CarolinaPublicBig South ConferenceNCAA D1
Wofford CollegeSpartanburg, South CarolinaPrivateSouthern ConferenceNCAA D1
Wright State UniversityDayton, OhioPublicHorizon LeagueNCAA D1
Xavier UniversityCincinnati, OhioPrivateBig East ConferenceNCAA D1
Yale UniversityNew Haven, ConnecticutPrivateThe Ivy LeagueNCAA D1
Youngstown State UniversityYoungstown, OhioPublicHorizon LeagueNCAA D1