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Recruiting research

Data-driven recruiting research

Long-form research articles sourced from NCAA, NCES, and recruiting industry data, with sources listed for every claim.

All (276)Recruiting Operations (1)Recruiting Rules (1)Scholarship Planning (1)Campus Visits (1)College Research (1)recruiting evidence quality (10)Recruiting Evidence and Decisions (10)Athlete Health and Safety (2)Campus and Program Due Diligence (3)Campus Visit Planning (1)Academic and Schedule Fit (1)College Fit and Financial Research (2)Eligibility and Application Planning (1)Recruiting Costs and Aid (2)College Athlete Academic Outcomes (38)Recruiting Data and Planning (80)Financial Aid and Scholarships (4)Eligibility and Compliance (3)NCAA Eligibility and Transfer Rules (11)Tournament and Exposure Events (2)NCAA Participation and Program Capacity (14)Coaching Stability (1)Recruiting Geography (1)Recruiting Infrastructure (1)Digital Recruiting (1)Scholarship Equity (1)2025 NCAA GOALS Study (20)Student-Athlete Health and Wellness (10)College Participation and Pro Draft Odds (24)Sport-Specific Recruiting Odds (26)Coach Outreach (1)Recruiting Timelines (1)

Campus and Program Due Diligence

Published October 5, 2026

How recruits can evaluate disability accommodations before choosing a college

A source-based method for student-athletes to compare disability-access processes, documentation, academic adjustments, and athletics logistics without asking a coach to make promises outside that role.

Campus and Program Due Diligence

Published October 2, 2026

Accreditation and major continuity research for college recruits

A source-driven method for verifying institutional and programmatic accreditation, current program status, teach-out risk, and degree continuity before a recruit commits.

Campus and Program Due Diligence

Published October 2, 2026

Campus safety research for recruiting visits: a Clery data method

A recruit-focused method for reading annual security reports, campus geography, crime statistics, alerts, and prevention resources before an official or unofficial visit.