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Is It Time For Division III to Revisit Its Structure?
Could moment where that group of 80 to 100 to 120 schools actually branches off into something else be near?
Steve Ulrich
September 12, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes
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1. Is It Time For Division III to Revisit Its Structure?
“With 425 active members, NCAA Division III was the largest division in the NCAA in 2024-25. When the association voted in 1973 to split into three divisions, one of the key drivers was the ability of institutions to self-determine which division aligned best with their respective campus missions.
A perception exists that Division III schools are more aligned than other divisions as they do not offer athletic scholarships and they, publicly at least, agree the priorities of Division III include “a well-rounded collegiate experience that involves a balance of rigorous academics, competitive athletics and the opportunity to pursue a multitude of other co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities.” As Division III has grown considerably over the past 50-plus years, many institutions have embraced the idea that athletics are not just part of a well-rounded college experience, but a key driver of desperately needed revenue, in the form of enrollment and tuition dollars, to sustain operations.”
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