Division III
Small-college sports tier
Division III is the lowest tier of competitive collegiate athletics in the United States, governed by the NCAA.
Unlike Division I and II programs, Division III schools do not offer athletic scholarships—student-athletes compete purely for the sport.
The designation emphasizes academics over athletics, with smaller schools and less intense recruitment: She chose a D3 school so she could play soccer without the pressure of a scholarship program.
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- liberal artsNon-vocational higher education
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