Maximum Number of Scholarships Allowed |
NCAA/Division 1Head Count – Each Scholarship (even if it is a partial) counts as one head toward the maximum limit. Equivalent – If a full scholarship at a school is worth “X” amount. Multiply “X” times the number of scholarships allowed for the sport - equals the total amount of scholarship money allotted for the program. Using this total a coach can distribute it to as many players he/she deems appropriate. Head-Count Sport - Number of Scholarships Allowed 1-A Football 85 overall and 25 initial (first year) 1-AA Football 63 equivalencies spread out over no more than 85 athletes and 30 initial (first year). Men's Basketball 13 Men's and Women's Ice Hockey 18 spread out over no more than 30 athletes Women's Basketball 15 Women's Gymnastics 12 could be increased to 13 Women's Tennis 8 Women's Volleyball 12 could be increased to 13 Men's Equivalency Sport Number of Scholarships Allowed Baseball 11.7 Cross Country / Track and Field 12.6 Fencing 4.5 Golf 4.5 Gymnastics 6.3 Lacrosse 12.6 Rifle 3.6 Skiing 6.3 Soccer 9.9 Swimming 9.9 Tennis 4.5 Volleyball 4.5 Water Polo 4.5 Wrestling 9.9 Women's Equivalency Sport - Number of Scholarships Allowed Archery 5 Badminton 6 Bowling 5 Cross Country / Track and Field 18 could be increased to 20 Equestrian 15 Fencing 5 Field Hockey 12 Golf 6 Lacrosse 12 Rowing 20 Skiing 7 Soccer 12 could be increase to 14 Softball 12 Squash 12 Swimming 14 Synchronized Swimming 5 Team Handball 10 Water Polo 8 |