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NCAA Core Course Requirements and Scholarship Opportunities for Student Athletes

Discover the essential NCAA core course requirements and explore scholarship opportunities for student athletes. This informative guide discusses the core courses needed for Division I and Division II eligibility, emphasizing the importance of academic performance in athletics. Learn about GPA and test score requirements, analyze participation statistics across various sports, and understand the scholarship allocation process. Equip yourself with the knowledge needed to navigate the NCAA eligibility landscape effectively. Prepare to take your athletic career to the next level!

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NCAA Core Course Requirements and Scholarship Opportunities for Student Athletes

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  1. NCAA Information Night November 19, 2013 Long Reach High School

  2. What is a Core Course? • Qualifies for high school graduation in one or more: • English • mathematics • natural or physical science • social science • foreign language or comparative religion or philosophy • Is considered four-year college preparatory • Is taught at or above the high school’s regular level • For math courses, is at or above Algebra I • Is taught by a qualified instructor

  3. Division I Core Course Requirements (NOW) • 4 years English • 3 years math (Algebra I or higher) • 2 years natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school) • 1 year additional English, math or natural/physical science • 2 years social science • 4 years additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy) • 16 TOTAL CORE COURSES

  4. Division I Abbreviated Sliding Scale (NOW) The Full sliding scale can be found at www.eligibilitycenter.org under Resources.

  5. Changes Coming to DI… Starting on August 1, 2016 • Minimum core-course GPA of 2.300 • Slight changes in GPA/test-score index (sliding scale) • Ten core courses required before the beginning of senior year

  6. Division II Core Course Requirements • 3 years English • 2 years math (Algebra I or higher) • 2 years natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school) • 3 years additional English, math or natural/physical science • 2 years social science • 4 years additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy) • 16 TOTAL CORE COURSES

  7. Division II Test Score Requirements • 2.000 GPA or better in your core courses • Combined SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68

  8. By The Numbers…

  9. What Are The Chances? • To play at the next level. • To earn scholarship money. • To be a pro athlete.

  10. Playing at the Next Level Source: NCAA, September 2012

  11. Chances to play… Baseball # of HS Senior Boys Participating: 135,491 # of NCAA Student Athletes: 31,999 NCAA Freshman Roster Positions: 9,143 NCAA Student Athletes Drafted: 693 NCAA Athletes to Professional: 9.7% Source: NCAA, September 2012

  12. Chances to play… Football # of HS Senior Boys Participating: 313,141 # of NCAA Student Athletes: 69,643 NCAA Freshman Roster Positions: 19,898 NCAA Student Athletes Drafted: 253 NCAA Athletes to Professional: 1.6% Source: NCAA, September 2012

  13. Chances to play… Women’s Basketball # of HS Senior Boys Participating: 124,539 # of NCAA Student Athletes: 16,134 NCAA Freshman Roster Positions: 4,610 NCAA Student Athletes Drafted: 31 NCAA Athletes to Professional: 0.9% Source: NCAA, September 2012

  14. Number of Scholarships Available

  15. Scholarships: Slicing the Pie Women’s Lacrosse # of HS Girls Participating: 26,677 # of Scholarships Awarded: 630 # of Students Receiving Awards: 1,756 Average % of a Full Scholarship:36% Yearly Value Per Recipient:$9,685 Source: NY Times, 2008

  16. Scholarships: Slicing the Pie Men’s Lacrosse # of HS Boys Participating: 35,266 # of Scholarships Awarded: 551 # of Students Receiving Awards: 1,723 Average % of a Full Scholarship:32% Yearly Value Per Recipient:$8,670 Source: NY Times, 2008

  17. Scholarships: Slicing the Pie Women’s Volleyball # of HS Girls Participating: 382,755 # of Scholarships Awarded: 4,352 # of Students Receiving Awards: 6,614 Average % of a Full Scholarship:66% Yearly Value Per Recipient:$12,726 Source: NY Times, 2008

  18. The Best Opportunity…. Strong Academic Qualifications

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