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Why Are There NCAA Divisions?

The NCAA made divisions to create competitive balance and a level playing field. The existence of divisions is meant to enable schools to compete against other schools of a similar size and with similar resources.

Division III Fun Facts

• There are more than 178,000 athletes in Division III
• 80% of Divison III schools are private
• Each Division III school sponsors an average of 18 sports

NCAA, the major governing body for intercollegiate sports, separates its member institutions by divisions. Division III colleges are generally the smallest and have the least amount of resources for their athletic teams. However, it is the biggest division in terms of number of schools and student-athletes. Many Division III schools take pride in their sports teams, and athletes comprise a significant percentage of the student population