Preferred Recruit · Track StandardsD2 and D3 track and field opportunities
NCAA Division II offers partial athletic scholarships in track and field, and Division III offers no athletic scholarships but often gives academic and need-based aid. This site lists 274 D2 and 351 D3 programs, and their standards are within reach for many athletes who fall short of D1.
Updated 2026-10-16 · Preferred Recruit · built from 1,143 college programs' standards
How the standards compare
Median Walk-On mark by division:
| Event | NCAA D1 | NCAA D2 | NCAA D3 | NAIA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 100m | 10.75 | 10.87 | 11.25 | 11.18 |
| Men's 400m | 48.85 | 49.93 | 52.19 | 51.48 |
| Men's 1500m | 3:52.78 | 4:02.69 | 4:09.96 | 4:13.83 |
| Women's 100m | 12.08 | 12.50 | 13.20 | 13.17 |
| Women's 400m | 57.00 | 59.98 | 1:03.61 | 1:04.86 |
| Women's 1500m | 4:34.97 | 4:52.09 | 5:06.51 | 5:20.62 |
How the money works
D2 coaches split a limited scholarship budget across the roster, so most offers are partial. D3 schools build aid packages from academic and need-based money, which can add up to more than a partial athletic scholarship somewhere else.
Don't skip the NAIA
The NAIA (161 programs on this site) offers athletic scholarships too, with fewer recruiting restrictions. See every division compared.
Common questions
Do D3 schools give athletic scholarships?
No. NCAA Division III does not award athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
Is D2 track competitive?
Yes. The top D2 athletes post marks that would score at many D1 meets.