Cheerleading Scholarships

Search for colleges that offer cheerleading athletic scholarships and view information on college cheerleading programs and coaches.

Find Cheerleading scholarships by state

How to get a cheerleading scholarship

Cheerleading scholarships are a great way for talented cheerleaders to pay for their education. There are a few things you can do to increase your chances of getting a cheerleading scholarship. First, make sure that you excel at cheerleading and have great grades. Next, start building your athletic resume by competing in cheerleading tournaments or showcases. Finally, reach out to college cheerleading coaches at schools you want to attend and let them know why you would be a valuable addition to their team. If you follow these tips, you'll put yourself in a good position to receive a college cheerleading scholarship. If you want further assistance in getting recruited, you can signup for a ProductiveRecruit account.

Colleges offering cheerleading by division

NCAA Division 1
242
NCAA Division 2
167
NCAA Division 3
116
NAIA
137
Junior College
85

How many college cheerleading teams are there?

There are 747 college cheerleading teams in the United States.

How many division 1 college cheerleading teams are there?

There are 242 division 1 college cheerleading teams in the United States.

How many division 2 college cheerleading teams are there?

There are 167 division 2 college cheerleading teams in the United States.

How many division 3 college cheerleading teams are there?

There are 116 division 3 college cheerleading teams in the United States.

How many naia college cheerleading teams are there?

There are 137 naia college cheerleading teams in the United States.

How many junior college cheerleading teams are there?

There are 85 junior college college cheerleading teams in the United States.

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