Does the 25% minimum apply to D2 scholarship offers?
Original Post
Replies sorted oldest to newest
No. D2 can offer as little or as much as they want.
Anyone know what is "typical" for a top 25 D2 program?
It really depends on your position, whether the team is fully funded with the full 9 scholarships, how much they want or need you, etc. Each college iis has different circumstances. Generally top pitchers will get the most money, although a stud catcher, shortstop or perhaps center fielder can also get larger scholarships. I know there are 41 guys on my son's team right now and many probably don't get a lot of money since I know several that get large chunks of the money already.
ahhhh you too many variables.
The top two in the last couple of years. 1. UCSD gives $500 per player that is it. They have won it I think, 2 of the last 4 years.
Sonoma State won it last year, is a JC and D1 drop down heaven. Coming in as a freshmen is very very difficult. It is a cattle call environment. 80 guys duking it out for 25 spots.
The top programs tend to get D1 drop downs FWIW.
The top two in the last couple of years. 1. UCSD gives $500 per player that is it. They have won it I think, 2 of the last 4 years.
Sonoma State won it last year, is a JC and D1 drop down heaven. Coming in as a freshmen is very very difficult. It is a cattle call environment. 80 guys duking it out for 25 spots.
The top programs tend to get D1 drop downs FWIW.
University of Tampa has 9 or 10 D-1 transfers on the roster this year.
My son will be D2 next year at Columbus State University. They are right around 1/2 and 1/2 HS and college transfers. 15 D1 & JUCO transfers and 14 HS players.
I've also been curious about what is a good offer, or what is a large chunk. I know what we got and are happy with it, but I don't really know how it is compared to others or what is considered a good offer.
I've also been curious about what is a good offer, or what is a large chunk. I know what we got and are happy with it, but I don't really know how it is compared to others or what is considered a good offer.
Wow, I forgot about that...8 or 9 JUCO transfers and 9 or 10 D-1 Transfers on University of Tampa's roster.
I don't think there are any hard and fast rules. My son was offered nearly a full ride from a Midwest program that was going from NAIA to DII. (it was going to be a blend of athletic/academic) UCSD it was $500 athletic with no academic. Academically the Midwest school was OK not nationally ranked or anyting, and it did not have his major. He is now at a selective DIII with a strong baseball program and is quite happy. I believe DII's can have 6 total spots so that gives you an idea on how much they are spreading around.
Out of curiousity, how much just for baseball? I know academic can eat up a big chunk. I often hear that guys are getting 80%+, then find out they got the minimum 25% (D1) baseball and the rest is academic.
BOF,
D1 is 11.7, D2 is 9. I'm surprised to hear there was no academic money available at UCSD. I realize it is extremely selective but BOF jr. has top notch grades if I remember correctly.
D1 is 11.7, D2 is 9. I'm surprised to hear there was no academic money available at UCSD. I realize it is extremely selective but BOF jr. has top notch grades if I remember correctly.
CADad. It was very strange but in the UC system there was limited academic money available at least for my son. He was getting much more academic money at private schools. You are correct on the scholly's but not all programs are fully funded as you know. UCSD is almost zero.
bbman. We never went far enough with this particular school since it was not a fit so we did not want to waste the coaches and adminstration's time. My feeling was that it would end up being about a 50/50 deal. Could very well have been 75% athletic. I believe what happens in these cases is that the student applies and get's what is available academically available for him regardless of his athletic standing and then the athletic department fills in the remaining % to get to the number.
bbman. We never went far enough with this particular school since it was not a fit so we did not want to waste the coaches and adminstration's time. My feeling was that it would end up being about a 50/50 deal. Could very well have been 75% athletic. I believe what happens in these cases is that the student applies and get's what is available academically available for him regardless of his athletic standing and then the athletic department fills in the remaining % to get to the number.