Which of the following is NOT listed as a criterion for NCAA division membership?

• A. Number of scholarships
• B. Size of athletic budget
• C. Scheduling requirements
• D. University tuition cost

Answer: (D)

The key idea here is what the NCAA uses to place a school into a division: it looks at how the athletics program is funded and structured, not the cost of tuition for students.

NCAA division membership is influenced by factors like how many athletic scholarships a school offers (scholarship limits vary by division and sport), scheduling requirements (minimum numbers of contests and the level of competition needed to be eligible for championships), and the overall athletic budget (the resources available to support travel, facilities, coaches, and other program needs). These elements reflect the scale and capabilities of the athletic program.

Universit y tuition cost, while important for studying affordability and overall university finances, is not a criterion used to determine division membership.