345 schools meet this page’s criteria: four-year colleges competing in NCAA Division I.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NCAA Division I?
Division I is the NCAA's highest competitive tier, with the largest athletic budgets and the most athletic scholarships. 345 schools on CollegeCove compete at this level.
Do I need to be a recruited athlete to go to a D1 school?
No. The overwhelming majority of students at Division I schools are not athletes. What D1 status changes is the campus culture around you: game days, rivalries, and the size of the crowd you join rather than lead.
Are all Division I schools large?
No. Division I includes both very large public universities and much smaller private schools, particularly in conferences without football. Add the enrollment filter to this collection if size matters more to you than division.
Are Division I schools more expensive?
Athletic division does not determine tuition. This list spans public in-state bargains through to expensive privates. Cross-reference with the Budget Friendly collection to find D1 schools under $15,000 out-of-state.
