History
College swimming is ultra competitive. The standard at the top level is immense with the largest proof of this being 3-Time London 2012 Olympic Gold medalist, Alison Schmitt, being still at the University of Georgia whilst achieving this feat.
At college, competitions are conducted over yards, not metres. Competitions are held in 25 yard pools and it is essential that all of your times are converted from 25m/50m pool time to a 25yd equivalent for coaches
Divisions
NCAA DI
Colleges: 197
9.9 Scholarships for men per team
14.0 Scholarships for women per team
NCAA DII
Colleges: 86
8.1 Scholarships for men per team
8.1 Scholarships for women per team
NAIA
Colleges: 23
8.0 Scholarships for men per team
8.0 Scholarships for women per team
NJCAA
Colleges: 19
15.0 Scholarships for men per team
15.0 Scholarships for women per team