The NCAA compiles data on participation and sponsorship in college sports. This information, which is self-reported annually by all NCAA member schools, provides a look at historical trends in participation and sponsorship by gender, sport and division. 

Explore the NCAA Sports Sponsorship and Participation Rates Database to see data on the more than 500,000 student-athletes and the sports they compete in. For a static view of the data, check out the NCAA Sports Sponsorship and Participation Rates Report.

The resources below include projected numbers for the 2025-26 membership and sport sponsorship. Actual numbers may change.

• Composition and Sport Sponsorship of the NCAA Membership
• Downloadable spreadsheet: 2025-26 NCAA Projected Sports Sponsorship by School

For more information, please contact research@ncaa.org.