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Fall sports are here. See how likely that sport is to take a kid to college
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Alex Leeds Matthews , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· September 6, 2026
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Key points However, the chances of success are low, with only 7% of high school athletes competing at the college level and 2% receiving NCAA athletic scholarships. Fall sports are underway, with hundreds of thousands of student athletes returning to college teams.
Fall sports are underway, with hundreds of thousands of student athletes returning to college teams. Earning a spot on these teams requires years of work and significant financial investment from parents. However, the chances of success are low, with only 7% of high school athletes competing at the college level and 2% receiving NCAA athletic scholarships.
Further details on the odds of making a college roster are available, based on data from ScholarshipStats.com. This information may be useful for parents and young athletes considering their options.
More information can be found through CNN's analysis of the data, which provides insight into the challenges of pursuing a college athletic career.
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Category: schools Published: September 6, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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