Hey guys, I'm researching colleges where I can still participate in sports but also have a more balanced academic life. Can someone provide a list of Division 3 schools in the US? Thanks a ton!
Hey there! There are quite a few Division 3 schools across the US, and they definitely offer that balance between sports and academics. While listing all the Division 3 schools out there wouldn't be feasible, here's a short list of Division 3 schools in each region:
Northeast:
1. Amherst College
2. Bowdoin College
3. Brandeis University
4. Middlebury College
5. Williams College
Mid-Atlantic:
1. Carnegie Mellon University
2. Johns Hopkins University
3. Swarthmore College
4. Haverford College
5. Franklin and Marshall College
Southeast:
1. Emory University
2. Berry College
3. Oglethorpe University
4. University of Mary Washington
5. Bridgewater College
Midwest:
1. University of Chicago
2. Washington University in St. Louis
3. Carleton College
4. Case Western Reserve University
5. Grinnell College
Southwest:
1. Trinity University
2. University of Dallas
3. University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas)
4. Concordia University
5. Southwestern University
West:
1. California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
2. Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges (Claremont Mckenna, Harvey Mudd, Scripps)
3. University of California, Santa Cruz (UC Santa Cruz)
4. Whitman College
5. Colorado College
Remember, this is just a small selection of some notable Division 3 schools. There are about 450 total D3 schools, so be sure to explore further to find the right fit for you. The NCAA website is a great resource, as it has a comprehensive list that you can search through.
Good luck with your search, and I hope you find the perfect school to balance your academics and athletics!
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