International Student-Athlete Participation
Nearly 25,000 international student-athletes compete in NCAA sports from countries around the globe. NCAA Research compiles data on the countries these athletes come from in Divisions I and II, along with historical trends in participation. The NCAA Demographics Database also provides information on the number of international students competing in each sport.
Number of Student-Athletes by Country, Divisions I and II
International Student-Athlete Data
Research products on ISA participation trends and country of origin.
ISA Participation Trends
Trends in D1 and D2 by sport.
Home Country Spreadsheet
Country of origin data for D1 and D2.
International Student-Athlete Resources
Pathways and guidance for prospective international student-athletes.
Become an ISA
Eligibility and pathways info.
Country-Specific Info
Eligibility guidance by country.
QUESTIONS?
Reach out to the NCAA Research team.