Division III

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Division III is the third highest level of intercollegiate athletics sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the United States. "D-3" schools focus primarily on academics and only offer sports teams as a means of recreation in contrast to the highly competitive Division I schools.

Under NCAA rules, D-3 schools are not allowed to offer athletic scholarships. D-3 schools, which are typically small, generally do not have athletic budgets large enough to allow for large stadiums, sophisticated training facilities, or long-distance travel. Some larger schools, such as the members of the University Athletic Association conference, participate in Division III to demonstrate a commitment to academics over athletics.