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Although athletics are a critical part of the college experience for many students, only some universities provide the academic support, world-class training facilities, and successful programs to be recognized among the best colleges for student athletes. In this article, we have ranked some of the highest-rated post-secondary institutions based on a number of specific criteria such as academic prowess and the number of NCAA titles earned. If you are a student athlete and trying to narrow down your options for furthering your education, check out the 25 best colleges for student athletes below.
Methodology
This ranking list was developed with the goal of helping student athletes choose the school that best meets their professional, academic, and athletic goals. Rankings are based on information from each school's website, U.S. News & World Report, the National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator database, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). We analyzed each institution based on factors such as tuition information, student-to-faculty ratios, graduation rates, national rankings, and NCAA standings based on the point values outlined below.
Average Cost of Attendance
We understand how important the cost of tuition is when selecting a college or university. When narrowing down your options, keep in mind that not all inexpensive programs will meet your needs, and not all costly programs are of high academic quality. For the purpose of this list, we took the total cost of tuition, averaging the school's in-state and out-of-state tuition rates, and assigned points as follows.
Points:
Under $20,000: 3 points
$20,001 to $39,999: 2 points
$40,000 or more: 1 point
Graduation Rates
A school's graduation rate is a strong indicator of the quality of its faculty, academic programs, student learning outcomes, and student satisfaction. In other words, if graduation rates are low, it may mean that students were disappointed by the faculty, did not receive the academic support they needed, or that they did not find the school affordable. Therefore, we have awarded the most points to schools with the highest graduation rates and the fewest points to those with low graduation rates.
Points:
More than 50 percent: 3 points
Between 30 percent and 50 percent: 2 points
Less than 30 percent: 1 point
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio is an important factor for students seeking a more personal academic experience. Although there is a lot to be said for the opportunities provided by larger universities and colleges, smaller schools with lower student-to-faculty ratios are known for offering individualized mentoring, nurturing close student-faculty relationships, and providing chances for more specialized studies, regardless of the degree pursued.
Points:
10:1 or lower: 3 points
11:1 to 15:1: 2 points
Higher than 15:1: 1 point
College Ranking
Student athletes who are in the processing of choosing a university or college should also keep in mind how any given school compares to other institutions across the country. U.S. News & World Report, a nationally recognized body, is an excellent resource for determining how schools rank in categories such as "Best Value School," "Top Public School," and "Best National University."
Points:
U.S. News & World Report: Best National University Ranking:
Top 10: 5 points
Top 25: 4 points
Top 50: 3 points
Top 75: 2 point
Top 100: 1 point
U.S. News & World Report: Top Public School, Best Value School Ranking:
Top 25: 3 points
Top 50: 2 points
Top 100: 1 point
Number of NCAA Championships
In particular, the number of NCAA championships can be an invaluable statistic when choosing the best college for student athletes. In this article, we used the schools' websites as well as information directly from the NCAA, the NCES, and U.S. News & World Report. After consulting these sources, we took the number of D1 team sports championships in each university's history and assigned points according to the following table.
Points:
More than 100: 5 points
75 to 100: 4 points
50 to 75: 3 points
26 to 50: 2 points
25 or fewer: 1 point
Ranking Top 25 Best Colleges for Student Athletes
25. University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
Points: 10
Program Website
Founded in 1864, the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado is the oldest independent private university in the Rocky Mountains. DU's athletic teams are known as the Denver Pioneers, and the school has been fielding athletic teams since 1867, winning 33 NCAA D1 titles since 1949. Denver is best-known as a major power in winter sports, particularly for its ice hockey and skiing teams. DU has won 24 NCAA national skiing championships, more than any other school. DU's flagship spectator sport, ice hockey, has raked in eight NCAA titles, most recently in 2017, as well as back-to-back crowns in 2004 and 2005. The school has also produced 75 professional NHL players. In 2015, the men's lacrosse team won its first NCAA championship in program history, making it the first team west of the Appalachians to win an NCAA lacrosse title.
Average Program Cost: $50,556
In-State Tuition: $50,556
Out-of-State Tuition: $50,556
Graduation Rate: 75 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 11:1
U.S. News & World Report Ranking:
#58 in Best Value Schools
#96 (tie) in National Universities
NCAA Championships:
Team Titles: 33
Individual Titles: 92
24. Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana
Points: 11
Program Website
A "Public Ivy" university, Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana is the flagship institution of the Indiana University System. With more than 40,000 students, the Hoosiers have one of the most celebrated basketball programs in the history of college sports. Joining the Big Ten Conference in 1899, IU boasts a total of 24 NCAA team titles and 153 NCAA individual titles in nine men's sports and one women's sport. The Hoosiers also have a record-setting six straight men's diving and swimming titles, five men's basketball titles, and eight men's soccer crowns. Sports teams at IU include wrestling, diving and swimming, volleyball, rowing, tennis, golf, baseball, softball, cross country and track, basketball, and football.
Average Program Cost: $23,069
In-State Tuition: $10,681
Out-of-State Tuition: $35,456
Graduation Rate: 77 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 17:1
U.S. News & World Report Ranking:
#38 (tie) in Top Public Schools
#89 (tie) in National Universities
#120 in Best Value Schools
NCAA Championships:
Team Titles: 25
Individual Titles: 153
23. Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Points: 11
Program Website
Founded in 1853, Louisiana State University is a public research university that enrolls more than 30,000 students each year. LSU competes in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and the school has won 43 NCAA team-based titles — 25 in women's sports and 18 in men's sports — making LSU the sixth-best university in terms of national championships. Their most successful NCAA championship teams include men's and women's outdoor track and field, women's indoor track and field, men's golf, and baseball. LSU has won the national championship game in football three times in the history of the program. The athletic department's official nicknames are Lady Tigers, Tigers, or Fighting Tigers.
Average Program Cost: $20,289
In-State Tuition: $11,950
Out-of-State Tuition: $28,627
Graduation Rate: 67 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 20:1
U.S. News & World Report Ranking:
#70 (tie) in Top Public Schools
#139 in Best Value Schools
#140 (tie) in National Universities
NCAA Championships:
Team Titles: 43
Individual Titles: 209
22. University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Points: 11
Program Website
Founded in 1871 and located in Fayetteville Arkansas, the University of Arkansas is a public land-grant, research university and the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System. The school competes in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in Division 1 of the NCAA as the Razorbacks, and they have brought home 44 team-based NCAA championships as well as 154 individual titles. In men's basketball, the Razorbacks have won 22 conference titles, and the men's track and field team has won 41 national titles. In 2015, the women's track and field team won its first NCAA Indoor Championship. Between 1971 and 2007, Arkansas operated separate women's and men's athletic departments before merging on January 1, 2008.
Average Program Cost: $17,149
In-State Tuition: $9,130
Out-of-State Tuition: $25,168
Graduation Rate: 62 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 19:1
U.S. News & World Report Ranking:
#78 (tie) in Top Public Schools
#152 (tie) in National Universities
NCAA Championships:
Team Titles: 44
Individual Titles: 154
21. Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Points: 11
Program Website
Founded in 1890, Oklahoma State University is a sun- and land-grant public research university located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. OSU has brought home a whopping 52 national championships — the most in the Big 12 Conference and more than all but three schools in the country. The OSU Cowboys have also earned 176 individual NCAA titles. Throughout its history, the school's most dominant sport continues to be wrestling, with 34 national championships, and golf, with 11 NCAA titles. Between 1945 and 1946, OSU's was the first Division 1 school to win two back-to-back national basketball championships.
Average Program Cost: $16,778
In-State Tuition: $9,017
Out-of-State Tuition: $24,538
Graduation Rate: 62 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 20:1
U.S. News & World Report Ranking:
#80 (tie) in Top Public Schools
#157 (tie) in National Universities
NCAA Championships:
Team Titles: 30
Individual Titles: 176
20. University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
Points: 12
Program Website
Located in Iowa City, Iowa, the University of Iowa, the flagship research university of the state, is also home to the Hawkeyes. The school features 22 varsity athletic teams — 10 men's teams and 12 women's teams — all of which are members of the Big Ten Conference in the NCAA Division 1. The school has won 25 NCAA team titles, including one in a women's sport, field hockey, and 24 in men's sports, as well as 136 individual titles. The most successful team at UI is the men's wrestling team, who have won 23 of the school's championships, and the football team is one of the most financially valuable college football teams in the U.S. Other sports at Iowa include rowing, cross country, volleyball, track and field, tennis, swimming and diving, golf, gymnastics, softball, baseball, soccer, and basketball.
Average Program Cost: $19,787
In-State Tuition: $8,965
Out-of-State Tuition: $30,609
Graduation Rate: 74 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 16:1
U.S. News & World Report Ranking:
#38 (tie) in Top Public Schools
#88 in Best Value Schools
#89 (tie) in National Universities
NCAA Championships:
Team Titles: 25
Individual Titles: 136
19. Pennsylvania State University
State College, Pennsylvania
Points: 14
Program Website
Founded in 1855 as the Farmers' High School and Agricultural College of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State University is a land-grant, state-related, doctoral university with facilities and campuses across the state. Penn State participates in the NCAA Division I and the Big Ten Conference for most sports except for women's hockey and men's volleyball. Known as the Nittany Lions, the school has won a total of 50 team NCAA championships to rank number five nationally as well as 160 individual titles. Penn State leads all schools east of the Mississippi River in NCAA titles. The football team is perhaps the most well-known of the school's teams, led for years by famous coach Joe Paterno who currently holds the second-most Division I wins of all coaches. There are approximately 800 PSU student athletes participating in 31 varsity programs.
Average Program Cost: $26,656
In-State Tuition: $18,454
Out-of-State Tuition: $34,858
Graduation Rate: 85 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 16:1
U.S. News & World Report Ranking:
#20 (tie) in Top Public Schools
#59 (tie) in National Universities
#131 in Best Value Schools
NCAA Championships:
Team Titles: 50
Individual Titles: 160
18. University of Illinois
Champaign, Illinois
Points: 14
Program Website
Founded in 1867 as a land-grant institution, the University of Illinois is a public research university in Champaign, Illinois and the flagship institution of the University of Illinois System. A member of the Big Ten Conference, the university participates in the NCAA's Division I, and its athletic teams are known as the Fighting Illini. The school has won 18 men's NCAA national championships, five football national championships, and 248 Big Ten titles — the second-most in conference history. Illinois has also advanced to five NCAA men's basketball Final Fours, and it has earned 162 individual NCAA titles. Other highly decorated teams include women's volleyball and soccer as well as men's football, basketball, baseball, and gymnastics. Alumni athletes have won 31 Olympic medicals while competing in 25 Olympic Games for 17 countries.
Average Program Cost: $24,283
In-State Tuition: $15,998
Out-of-State Tuition: $32,568
Graduation Rate: 85 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 20:1
U.S. News & World Report Ranking:
#13 (tie) in Top Public Schools
#46 (tie) in National Universities
#111 in Best Value Schools
NCAA Championships:
Team Titles: 18
Individual Titles: 162
17. University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland
Points: 14
Program Website
Founded in 1856, the University of Maryland is a public research university in College Park, Maryland. UMD is the flagship institution of the University System of Maryland and the largest university in the state. The university sponsors 20 women's and men's sports teams known as the Terrapins. Eight Terrapin programs have combined to win a total of 45 national championships, including 30 team titles and 15 individual titles, for UMD. Most recently, the men's soccer team won its fourth national title in December 2018, and both the men's lacrosse team won its 12th title and the women's lacrosse team won its 14th title in 2017. Individual national championships were won in men's indoor track and field, men's outdoor track and field, boxing, and wrestling. Maryland is just one of two schools in history to have won the NCAA championship in both men's and women's basketball.
Average Program Cost: $22,906
In-State Tuition: $10,595
Out-of-State Tuition: $35,216
Graduation Rate: 85 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 18:1
U.S. News & World Report Ranking:
#22 (tie) in Top Public Schools
#63 (tie) in National Universities
#108 in Best Value Schools
NCAA Championships:
Team Titles: 30
Individual Titles: 15
16. Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
Points: 14
Program Website
Originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College, Ohio State University is a public research university in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State's 36 intercollegiate sports teams are called the "Buckeyes" and participate in the NCAA's Division I in all sports and the Big Ten Conference in most sports. Ohio State is one of six schools to have won national championships in all three major men's sports: football, basketball, and baseball. The school has won a total of 256 individual titles and 30 team titles in sports such as synchronized swimming, men's and co-ed fencing, women's rowing, wrestling, and men's gymnastics, golf, outdoor track and field, swimming and diving, and volleyball. Outstanding alumni include Jesse Owens, Jack Nicklaus, and Archie Griffin.
Average Program Cost: $20,734
In-State Tuition: $10,726
Out-of-State Tuition: $30,742
Graduation Rate: 83 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 19:1
U.S. News & World Report Ranking:
#17 (tie) in Top Public Schools
#56 (tie) in National Universities
#126 in Best Value Schools
NCAA Championships:
Team Titles: 30
Individual Titles: 256
15. University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana
Points: 15
Program Website
The University of Notre Dame is a private, nonprofit Catholic research university in Notre Dame, Indiana. The school's athletic teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and they compete as a member of the NCAA Division I, mainly in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) for all sports except football. UND has won 19 team national championships and 62 individual titles. It also boasts the highest win percentage of any college football program in history as well as the most football players of any institution in the College Football Hall of Fame. According to some analysts not connected to the university or its athletic department, the school promotes muscular Christianity through its athletic programs.
Average Program Cost: $53,391
In-State Tuition: $53,391
Out-of-State Tuition: $53,391
Graduation Rate: 95 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 10:1
U.S. News & World Report Ranking:
#18 in National Universities
#22 in Best Value Schools
NCAA Championships:
Team Titles: 19
Individual Titles: 62
14. University of Texas
Austin, Texas
Points: 15
Program Website
The University of Texas at Austin was founded in 1883 and is the flagship institution of the University of Texas System. The school offers a variety of intramural and varsity sports programs that were ranked ninth in the country in 2015 among Division I schools. The athletic teams, nicknamed the "Longhorns," compete in the NCAA's Division I and the Big 12 Conference. Texas has won a total of 46 team NCAA team championships and 371 individual titles. The Longhorns have also played in the College World Series more than any other program, and both the men's and women's swimming and diving teams, as well as the football team, are considered powerhouses.
Average Program Cost: $24,043
In-State Tuition: $10,606
Out-of-State Tuition: $37,480
Graduation Rate: 83 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 18:1
U.S. News & World Report Ranking:
#15 (tie) in Top Public Schools
#49 (tie) in National Universities
#128 in Best Value Schools
NCAA Championships:
Team Titles: 46
Individual Titles: 371
13. University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
Points: 15
Program Website
The University of Wisconsin, founded in 1848 when Wisconsin achieved statehood, is a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school's sports teams, known as the "Badgers," participate in the NCAA's Division I and, with the exception of the Wisconsin Badgers Crew, its athletic programs compete in the Big Ten Conference. The Badgers have won a total of 28 NCAA national championships: six in women's sports and 22 in men's sports. The Badgers have made 19 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, and in 2006, for the first time in history, both the men's and women's hockey teams won NCAA hockey titles. The school has also earned 138 individual titles in a variety of sports.
Average Program Cost: $23,680
In-State Tuition: $10,555
Out-of-State Tuition: $36,805
Graduation Rate: 87 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 18:1
U.S. News & World Report Ranking:
#15 (tie) in Top Public Schools
#49 (tie) in National Universities
#106 in Best Value SChools
NCAA Championships:
Team Titles: 28
Individual Titles: 138
12. University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia
Points: 15
Program Website
Founded in 1785, the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia is one of the oldest public universities in the country. The school's athletic teams, known as the Bulldogs, participate in the NCAA's Division I as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). From the late 1990s, the Bulldogs have dominated a number of sports, ranking in the top 10 schools seven times for cumulative success of varsity sports. The university has won 31 team and 219 individual NCAA national championships in women's swimming and diving, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's golf, women's equestrian, women's gymnastics, baseball, and football. UGA has also been lauded for policies that promote a high student athlete graduation rate of 85 percent.
Average Program Cost: $21,117
In-State Tuition: $11,830
Out-of-State Tuition: $30,404
Graduation Rate: 85 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 17:1
U.S. News & World Report Ranking:
#13 (tie) in Top Public Schools
#46 (tie) in National Universities
#84 in Best Value Schools
NCAA Championships:
Team Titles: 31
Individual Titles: 219
11. Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
Points: 16
Program Website
Located in Durham North Carolina, Duke University is a private research university that was founded by Quakers and Methodists in the present-day town of Trinity. The Duke University Blue Devils, the school's athletic teams, belong to the NCAA's Division 1, the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), and the Football Bowl Subdivision. Duke's teams have won 16 NCAA national championships: six in women's golf, five in men's basketball, three in men's lacrosse, one in men's soccer, and one in women's tennis. Duke also consistently ranks among the top in the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Directors' Cup, an overall measure of a school's athletic success. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 6:1 and a 95 percent graduation rate, Duke is considered one of the top schools in the country for traditional and athlete students alike.
Average Program Cost: $55,960
In-State Tuition: $55,960
Out-of-State Tuition: $55,960
Graduation Rate: 95 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 6:1
U.S. News & World Report Ranking:
#8 (tie) in National Universities
#13 in Best Value Schools
NCAA Championships:
Team Titles: 16
Individual Titles: 24
10. Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey
Points: 16
Program Website
Founded in 1746, Princeton University is a private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey. Princeton competes in the Ivy League as the Tigers and has won a total of 206 national championships, including 24 NCAA team titles, 66 NCAA individual titles, and an impressive 43-year streak of having at least one team or individual national champion between 1972 and 2014. Most recently, the Tigers had two national champions in 2018, both from the women's fencing team, as two female athletes became the first duo to claim national titles in the same year for the fencing program. Other teams of noted success include the men's lacrosse team and the men's water polo team. The women's soccer team is also the only Ivy League team to advance to the semi-finals of the NCAA tournament. The school is ranked number one in the country and boasts a student-to-faculty ratio of 5:1 as well as a 97 percent graduation rate.
Average Program Cost: $47,140
In-State Tuition: $47,140
Out-of-State Tuition: $47,140
Graduation Rate: 97 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 5:1
U.S. News & World Report Ranking:
#1 in National Universities
#1 in Best Value Schools
NCAA Championships:
Team Titles: 24
Individual Titles: 66
9. University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California
Points: 16
Program Website
Located in Berkeley, California, the University of California, Berkeley was founded in 1868 and serves as the flagship institution of the 10-school University of California System. The athletic teams at UC Berkeley are known as the California Golden Bears, or Cal Bears, and are primarily members of the NCAA Division I Pac-12 Conference. The Golden Bears have won 37 NCAA national championships and boast sustained excellence across many sports, including crew, water polo, and rugby. Cal athletes have won 252 individual NCAA titles in tennis, swimming, gymnastics, and track. UC Berkeley is rated the second-best public school in the country and reports a 91 percent graduation rate as well as a student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1.
Average Program Cost: $28,736
In-State Tuition: $14,240
Out-of-State Tuition: $43,232
Graduation Rate: 91 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 18:1
U.S. News & World Report Ranking:
#2 in Top Public Schools
#22 (tie) in National Universities
#112 in Best Value Schools
NCAA Championships:
Team Titles: 37
Individual Titles: 252
8. University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Points: 16
Program Website
The University of Florida, a public space-, sea-, and land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida traces its origins to 1853 and is a senior member of the State University System of Florida. UF's intercollegiate sports teams, the Florida Gators, compete in the NCAA Division I and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in 12 women's sports and nine men's sports. The Florida Gators have won a total of 35 team NCAA championships and 281 NCAA championships in individual sports events. UF is also one of only two Division I schools to win multiple national championships in two of the most popular NCAA sports: basketball and football. UF is among the top-ranked national universities and public schools for its high-quality academic programs, graduation rate, and student-to-faculty ratio.
Average Program Cost: $17,520
In-State Tuition: $6,381
Out-of-State Tuition: $28,658
Graduation Rate: 88 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 19:1
U.S. News & World Report Ranking:
#8 (tie) in Top Public Schools
#35 (tie) in National Universities
#91 in Best Value Schools
NCAA Championships:
Team Titles: 35
Individual Titles: 281
7. University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
Points: 17
Program Website
Founded in 1880, the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California is the oldest private research university in the state. The USC Trojans participate in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) as a member of the Pac-12 Conference, winning 107 team NCAA championships and 404 individual championships. Since 1904, 452 Trojan athletes have competed in the Olympics, taking home 71 bronze medals, 82 silver, and 144 gold, with at least one gold in every summer Olympics since 1912. The school itself is highly rated by U.S. News & World Report, with student athletes benefiting from an 8:1 student-faculty ratio and a graduation rate of 92 percent. USC student athletes have received 53 NCAA postgraduate scholarships, placing the school in the top 10 among all schools.
Average Program Cost: $56,225
In-State Tuition: $56,225
Out-of-State Tuition: $56,225
Graduation Rate: 92 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 8:1
U.S. News & World Report Ranking:
#22 (tie) in National Universities
#37 in Best Value Schools
NCAA Championships:
Team Titles: 107
Individual Titles: 404
6. Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
Points: 17
Program Website
Yale University, founded in 1701, is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut and the third-oldest institution of higher education in the country. Yale supports 35 varsity athletic teams that compete at the NCAA Division I level as the Bulldogs. The school has won a total of 29 team NCAA championships and 109 individual titles. Sports winning on the national level include men's hockey, women's fencing, and men's swimming and diving. Yale also led many firsts in collegiate athletics: the first college-level ice hockey game and the Yale crew, the oldest collegiate athletic team in the country. Yale is currently ranked among the top schools in the country and boasts a 6:1 student-faculty ratio as well as a graduation rate of 97 percent.
Average Program Cost: $53,430
In-State Tuition: $53,430
Out-of-State Tuition: $53,430
Graduation Rate: 97 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 6:1
U.S. News & World Report Ranking:
#3 (tie) in National Universities
#4 in Best Value Schools
NCAA Championships:
Team Titles: 29
Individual Titles: 109
5. University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Points: 17
Program Website
Founded in 1817 in Detroit before moving to Ann Arbor in 1837, the University of Michigan is a public research university and the oldest post-secondary institution in the state. The school's sports teams are known as the Wolverines, participating in the NCAA's Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and the Big Ten Conference in all sports except women's water polo. U-M boasts 27 varsity sports, including 14 women's teams and 13 men's teams, with 35 team NCAA championship and 316 individual NCAA championship titles. The school's football program ranks first in NCAA history with 953 total wins. In addition to athletic excellence, the school is recognized for its high-quality academic programs, a 15:1 student-faculty ratio, and a graduation rate of 92 percent.
Average Program Cost: $32,306
In-State Tuition: $15,262
Out-of-State Tuition: $49,350
Graduation Rate: 92 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 15:1
U.S. News & World Report Ranking:
#4 in Top Public Schools
#27 (tie) in National Universities
#47 in Best Value Schools
NCAA Championships:
Team Titles: 35
Individual Titles: 316
4. University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
Points: 17
Program Website
Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, the University of Virginia is a public research university and the flagship university of the state. The University of Virginia competes as the Cavaliers and has won a total of 68 NCAA championships: 24 team titles and 44 individual titles. Women's teams have won recent NCAA titles in rowing and lacrosse, while men's teams have won NCAA titles in tennis, lacrosse, soccer, and baseball. Other successful programs include women's cross-country and crew as well as men's basketball and baseball. UVA is also known for some of the best-quality athletic facilities in the country. The school is rated among the top public schools and national universities, reporting a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1 as well as a 95 percent graduation rate.
Average Program Cost: $33,121
In-State Tuition: $17,350
Out-of-State Tuition: $48,891
Graduation Rate: 95 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 14:1
U.S. News & World Report Ranking:
#3 in Top Public Schools
#25 (tie) in National Universities
#28 in Best Value Schools
NCAA Championships:
Team Titles: 24
Individual Titles: 44
3. University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Points: 18
Program Website
A public research university in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the University of North Carolina is also the flagship school of the 17-campus University of North Carolina System. The school's athletic teams are known as the Tar Heels, competing as a member of the NCAA's Division I level and in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The Tar Heels have won 103 NCAA championships: 59 individual titles and 44 team titles. Top programs include women's soccer, field hockey, and basketball as well as men's soccer, basketball, and lacrosse. UNC is ranked among the best schools in the country in terms of academics, and student athletes enjoy a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. A graduation rate of 91 percent indicates that UNC has the resources to support its students as they proceed through their academic programs.
Average Program Cost: $22,078
In-State Tuition: $8,986
Out-of-State Tuition: $35,169
Graduation Rate: 91 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 13:1
U.S. News & World Report Ranking:
#5 (tie) in Top Public Schools
#8 in Best Value Schools
#30 (tie) in National Universities
NCAA Championships:
Team Titles: 44
Individual Titles: 59
2. University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Points: 19
Program Website
The University of California, Los Angeles, also known as UCLA, is a public research university in Los Angeles, California. The school's sports teams, the "Bruins," participate in the NCAA's Division I as part of the Pac-12 Conference and have won a total of 389 NCAA championships: 116 at the team level and 273 at the individual level. The most notable teams in terms of championships include women's gymnastics, women's water polo, men's outdoor track and field, men's water polo, men's basketball, men's tennis, and men's volleyball. UCLA is also the only school with a number one overall pick in the WPS, MLS, NBA, NFL, and MLB drafts. The school is currently ranked as the 19th best national university by U.S. News & World Report and boasts a 91 percent graduation rate as well as an 18:1 student-faculty ratio.
Average Program Cost: $27,287
In-State Tuition: $13,280
Out-of-State Tuition: $41,294
Graduation Rate: 91 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 18:1
U.S. News & World Report Ranking:
#1 in Top Public Schools
#19 (tie) in National Universities
#85 in Best Value Schools
NCAA Championships:
Team Titles: 116
Individual Titles: 273
1. Stanford University
Stanford, California
Points: 20
Program Website
Founded in 1885, Leland Stanford Junior University, or simply Stanford University, is a private research university in Stanford, California known for its wealth, academic strength, and proximity to Silicon Valley. The school offers 20 female varsity sports, 16 male varsity sports, 27 intramural sports, and 19 club sports. Stanford competes in the collegiate NCAA's Division I and has won 632 total NCAA championship titles, including 514 individual titles and 118 team titles — the most team championships of any NCAA school. Stanford has won at least one NCAA team title in 42 consecutive academic years, 12 programs have won at least four NCAA titles, and 20 different programs have won NCAA championships. At least four times, the school has won at five NCAA championships in one academic year. On a national level, the school's most successful programs include men's golf, men's swimming, men's water polo, men's tennis, women's swimming, and women's tennis. The school is also among the top-ranked in the country in terms of its academic offerings, particularly considering its 4:1 student-faculty ratio and its 94 percent graduation rate.
Average Program Cost: $51,354
In-State Tuition: $51,354
Out-of-State Tuition: $51,354
Graduation Rate: 94 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 4:1
U.S. News & World Report Ranking:
#5 in Best Value Schools
#7 in National Universities
NCAA Championships:
Team Titles: 118
Individual Titles: 514
Frequently Asked Questions
How Can Student Athletes Choose the Best College?
Many student athletes have specific concerns and needs when it comes to choosing the college that is best for them. Fortunately, there are certain steps you can take to ensure you go about selecting the right school. First, ask yourself the following questions:
- Would you be happy on an intramural team, or do you want varsity membership and highly competitive opportunities?
- What level of participation are you seeking?
- What level of player are you? What are your athletic talents?
- Do you want to play without competition, or do you want a level of play that will challenge you to grow as an athlete?
Once you have a better understanding of your abilities and goals, you can begin to select colleges. It is important to look at schools other than those recruiting you; do your own research. Make sure you choose an institution for more than its coaches and athletes. If something were to happen and you were to sustain an injury that would prevent you from playing, you are left with the college, not the team.
Also, make sure you are considering the match of your talent and level of play and the school itself. There are three divisions within the NCAA: Division I, Division II, and Division III. Student athletes should note that Division I and II schools require eligibility based on coursework, achievement, and academics. Look at each website to learn more about the team and the program, and visit the campus. See the athletic facilities, meet the coaches, and ask questions. Although this above list provides a solid starting point, only after you have conducted a thorough investigation in these areas will you be prepared to make an informed decision.
Are There Benefits to Attending College as a Student Athlete?
Although the reasons to earn a college degree are fairly obvious for traditional students — a higher salary, a more developed skill-set, and greater employment prospects — there are also several reasons why student athletes should consider pursuing a degree. Some of the following benefits and perks offered by schools as well as the NCAA include:
- A college education: Student athletes, as well as traditional students, benefit from access to a college education.
- Athletic scholarships: More than 150,000 student athletes receive $2.4 billion in NCAA-awarded athletic scholarships.
- Academic success: The NCAA reports that more than 82 percent of Division 1 student athletes are earning degrees, and the rate of graduates is higher than traditional graduate students.
- Academic and support services: Student athletes receive academic support, including tutoring and state-of-the-art technology, and have access to both academic advisors and athlete-focused advisors.
- Student assistance fund: Division I athletes have access to more than $75 million via the NCAA's Student Assistance Fund to use in a number of ways such as purchasing clothing the student could not otherwise afford or flying home in the event of a family tragedy.
- Medical care: The NCAA takes steps to modify standards, playing rules, and safety guidelines.
- Healthy living: Student athletes have access to on-campus dietitians, nutritionists, and cafeteria "training tables."
- Elite training opportunities: Student athletes have regular access to high-quality equipment, facilities, and coaching.
- Experiences and exposure: Student athletes have many opportunities to travel around the world and across the country for competitions, including foreign tours, NCAA championships, and the regular season.
- Preparation for life: Student athletes learn important skills, like time management, leadership, and how to effectively work with others toward a common goal.
What Are the NCAA Academic Eligibility Requirements?
The NCAA is the governing body of many intercollegiate sports. Each college regulated by the organization has established rules on financial aid, recruiting, and eligibility and falls into one of the three membership divisions (I, II, and III). These divisions are based on the scope of the school's athletic scholarships and programs as well as the size of the college. In order to play sports at an NCAA Division I or II school, the student must:
- Graduate from high school.
- Earn a minimum score on the ACT or SAT.
- Complete a certain number of core courses in high school.
- Earn a minimum grade-point average in these courses.
The term "core course" is given to high school classes by the NCAA. It refers to courses that meet certain academic criteria specified by the NCAA, and students must complete a certain number of these classes in order to be eligible to play on Division I and II teams. Students may check the database or view a list of approved core courses in the NCAA Eligibility Center High School Portal. In addition, in order to be eligible to play at an NCAA Division I or II school, student athletes must follow amateurism rules regarding receiving prize money or a salary for playing with a professional team, athletic participation, and other areas.
Whether you are certain you would like to play for a Division I or II school or you are considering a less-competitive Division III institution, the above list of the best colleges for student athletes can help to get you started as you compare the degrees, programs, and athletic opportunities that await you.
AS Staff
February 2019
This concludes our ranking of the Top 25 Best Colleges for Student Athletes for 2019.
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