NCAA Division III
Schools: DIII has 384 schools playing baseball.
Scholarships; There are no athletic scholarships in DIII athletics.
Most players receive financial aid or academic scholarships to help with costs.
NAIA
Schools: There are 186 NAIA baseball schools.
Scholarships: NAIA baseball programs are allowed 12 scholarships.
Players with good academic grades can receive aid without it counting toward the 12-grant limit.
NJCAA Division I
Schools: DI JUCO baseball has 177 teams.
Scholarships: DI JUCO programs are allowed 24 scholarships.
Many scholarships are full rides - partial scholarships are also given.
NJCAA Division II
Schools: There are 139 schools in DII JUCO baseball.
Scholarships: DII JUCO programs are also allowed 24 scholarships as in DI.
But DII can only cover tuition, fees and books—not room and board. The reason DII cannot
cover room and board is because DII schools do not have housing for students.
NJCAA Division III
Schools: There are 88 schools in JUCO DIII.
Scholarships: As in NCAA DIII, there are no athletic scholarships.
Scholarships offered would be mainly through academic scholarships.
CCCAA
Schools: There are 87 schools in the CCCAA
Scholarships: Like NCAA DIII - No athletic scholarships but possible academic.
NWAC
Schools: There are 28 teams in the NWAC
Scholarships: Athletic scholarships are limited per NWAC rules to a maximum of 65 percent of
in-state tuition. The NWAC limits the recruiting area of their coaches to Washington, Oregon,
Idaho, Alaska, California, Montana, Nevada, Hawaii, Utah and the Canadian province of British
Columbia. For students wishing to compete in the NWAC from outside the listed territory, please
read the NWAC Informational Guide for Non-Contiguous or International Students.
**It also must be noted that the NWAC is the only college conference that uses wood bats,
something MLB scouts find very attractive.
Overall, from an athletic scholarship offer, NJCAA DI and
DII along with NWAC (if you live close) have twice as
many athletic scholarships to offer vs. NCAA. Add in the
fact that community colleges and two year universities
costs are lower than four year schools. It’s possible to
come away with a two year degree and not be in debt.
Added bonus, when four year schools look to replace their
seniors who have left – most look for players from two
year schools first. They have played for two years so they
have playing experience and can contribute right away.