Recruiting research
Data-driven recruiting research
Long-form research articles sourced from NCAA, NCES, and recruiting industry data, with sources listed for every claim.
Sport-Specific Recruiting Odds
Men's tennis college recruiting odds: 2024-25 NCAA data
About 4.7% of men's tennis high school participants were represented in NCAA participation data for 2024-25. Compare the division estimates and methodology.
Sport-Specific Recruiting Odds
Men's track and field college recruiting odds: 2024-25 NCAA data
About 5.4% of men's track and field high school participants were represented in NCAA participation data for 2024-25. Compare the division estimates and methodology.
Sport-Specific Recruiting Odds
Men's volleyball college recruiting odds: 2024-25 NCAA data
About 3.6% of men's volleyball high school participants were represented in NCAA participation data for 2024-25. Compare the division estimates and methodology.
Sport-Specific Recruiting Odds
Men's water polo college recruiting odds: 2024-25 NCAA data
About 5.7% of men's water polo high school participants were represented in NCAA participation data for 2024-25. Compare the division estimates and methodology.
Sport-Specific Recruiting Odds
Men's wrestling college recruiting odds: 2024-25 NCAA data
About 3% of men's wrestling high school participants were represented in NCAA participation data for 2024-25. Compare the division estimates and methodology.
Sport-Specific Recruiting Odds
Softball college recruiting odds: 2024-25 NCAA data
About 6.5% of softball high school participants were represented in NCAA participation data for 2024-25. Compare the division estimates and methodology.
Sport-Specific Recruiting Odds
Women's basketball college recruiting odds: 2024-25 NCAA data
About 4.7% of women's basketball high school participants were represented in NCAA participation data for 2024-25. Compare the division estimates and methodology.
Sport-Specific Recruiting Odds
Women's cross country college recruiting odds: 2024-25 NCAA data
About 8% of women's cross country high school participants were represented in NCAA participation data for 2024-25. Compare the division estimates and methodology.
Sport-Specific Recruiting Odds
Women's field hockey college recruiting odds: 2024-25 NCAA data
About 13% of women's field hockey high school participants were represented in NCAA participation data for 2024-25. Compare the division estimates and methodology.
Sport-Specific Recruiting Odds
Women's golf college recruiting odds: 2024-25 NCAA data
About 6.9% of women's golf high school participants were represented in NCAA participation data for 2024-25. Compare the division estimates and methodology.
Sport-Specific Recruiting Odds
Women's ice hockey college recruiting odds: 2024-25 NCAA data
About 32.1% of women's ice hockey high school participants were represented in NCAA participation data for 2024-25. Compare the division estimates and methodology.
Sport-Specific Recruiting Odds
Women's lacrosse college recruiting odds: 2024-25 NCAA data
About 14% of women's lacrosse high school participants were represented in NCAA participation data for 2024-25. Compare the division estimates and methodology.
Sport-Specific Recruiting Odds
Women's soccer college recruiting odds: 2024-25 NCAA data
About 7.9% of women's soccer high school participants were represented in NCAA participation data for 2024-25. Compare the division estimates and methodology.
Sport-Specific Recruiting Odds
Women's swimming college recruiting odds: 2024-25 NCAA data
About 9.4% of women's swimming high school participants were represented in NCAA participation data for 2024-25. Compare the division estimates and methodology.
Sport-Specific Recruiting Odds
Women's tennis college recruiting odds: 2024-25 NCAA data
About 4% of women's tennis high school participants were represented in NCAA participation data for 2024-25. Compare the division estimates and methodology.
Sport-Specific Recruiting Odds
Women's track and field college recruiting odds: 2024-25 NCAA data
About 6.5% of women's track and field high school participants were represented in NCAA participation data for 2024-25. Compare the division estimates and methodology.
Sport-Specific Recruiting Odds
Women's volleyball college recruiting odds: 2024-25 NCAA data
About 4% of women's volleyball high school participants were represented in NCAA participation data for 2024-25. Compare the division estimates and methodology.
Recruiting Data and Planning
Athletic aid renewal: five questions before comparing offers
Five written answers reveal whether an aid package can change. Review the source, limits, and practical recruiting use of this benchmark.
Recruiting Data and Planning
Coach response tracking: measure conversations, not email volume
A four-status tracker separates unopened outreach from active coach interest. Review the source, limits, and practical recruiting use of this benchmark.
Recruiting Data and Planning
College athlete participation rate: what the 7% figure means
About 7% of high school athletes compete in NCAA sports. Review the source, limits, and practical recruiting use of this benchmark.
Recruiting Data and Planning
College cost comparison: use net price instead of scholarship labels
One net-cost figure makes unlike athletic aid offers comparable. Review the source, limits, and practical recruiting use of this benchmark.
Recruiting Data and Planning
NCAA core-course requirements: Division I and II compared
Both Division I and Division II require 16 NCAA-approved core courses. Review the source, limits, and practical recruiting use of this benchmark.
Recruiting Data and Planning
Division I recruiting odds: why the 2% figure needs context
About 2% of high school athletes compete at Division I schools. Review the source, limits, and practical recruiting use of this benchmark.
Recruiting Data and Planning
Division III athlete count: the NCAA’s largest division by participation
Division III includes more than 200,000 student-athletes. Review the source, limits, and practical recruiting use of this benchmark.