Find the colleges where you actually fit

Pick your sport, position and level. We score every college program in your sport and show you where you are a target, a reach or a safety, with the reasons for each one.

Built from real college rosters
NCAA Division I, II, III and NAIA
Three matches now, your full list of 15 by email

How it works

Three questions, then your matches

There is nothing to sign up for. You answer a few questions and the matcher does the rest in a few seconds.

Tell us about you

Pick your sport, your team, your position and how good you are right now. Add a test score and your home state if you want sharper results.

We score every program

Each college team in your sport gets a fit score from 0 to 100 based on its roster, its level, its academics and where it is.

See where you fit

You get your target, reach and safety counts and three matches with the reasons behind them. Add your email to get the full list saved to a free Pathley list.

What goes into your score

Four things decide where you fit

A school can look perfect on paper and still have no room for you. The matcher looks at the same things a coach would weigh before a roster spot opens up.

Roster openings

How many players at your position are graduating, so you know which teams will need someone like you.

Athletic level

Each program has a rating from 0 to 100. We compare it to the level you pick to see if you would compete, stretch or stand out.

Academics

If you add an SAT or ACT score, we check it against each school's average so your list is realistic in the classroom too.

Location

Add your home state and nearby programs get a lift, since staying close often means lower costs and easier visits.

Example match A strong women's soccer midfielder from Pennsylvania 1280 SAT, home state PA

421Targets

107Reaches

494Safeties

DUDuquesne UniversityNCAA Division I · Atlantic 10 · Pittsburgh, PATarget · 90

In your home state, PA
3 midfielders leaving after 2026-27
Program rating 68 of 100, right around the level you picked

A real result from the matcher. Your own numbers will depend on your answers.

Reading your results

Target, reach and safety

Every school on your list gets one of three labels. A good recruiting list has some of each.

Target

The program's level is close to yours and there is room at your position. These are the schools where you have the best real shot.

Make most of your list targets.

Reach

The team plays a step above the level you picked, or its academics are above your scores. Worth a try, but plan on more competition.

Keep a few on the list.

Safety

The program is below your level, so you would likely stand out and play early. Safeties are also where scholarship money can go further.

Have a few you would be happy at.

Picking your level

Be honest about where you are today

Your level has the biggest effect on your results. Pick the one that sounds most like you right now, not where you hope to be in two years.

Elite

Top of your age group nationally: top club league, national team pool, or a ranked recruit.

Strong

A standout at a high level: a starter on a top regional club or one of the best in your league.

Solid

A good varsity or club starter, not yet standing out beyond your league.

Developing

Still growing: getting minutes, but not a regular starter yet.

Not sure which one you are? Run the matcher twice with two levels and compare the results.

Questions

About the matcher

Still have a question? Send us a message and we will get back to you.

Is the college fit finder really free?

Yes. You can run it as many times as you like without an account or a card. If you want the full list of up to 15 schools, we ask for your email so we can send it and save it to a free Pathley list.

Where does the data come from?

The matcher uses the Pathley database of NCAA and NAIA teams. That includes current rosters with each player's position and class year, a rating for each program, and admissions data such as average test scores.

How is the fit score worked out?

Each program gets a score from 0 to 100. It goes up when players at your position are graduating, when the program's rating is close to your level, when your test score is near the school's average, and when the school is in your home state. The label tells you whether the school is a target, a reach or a safety for you.

Do I need an SAT or ACT score?

No, it is optional. Without one, the matcher scores on your sport, position, level and location. Adding a score helps it flag schools where admissions could be a stretch.

Which sports does it cover?

It covers 32 college sports, counting men's and women's teams separately, from baseball, basketball and soccer to rowing, water polo and wrestling. Every NCAA Division I, II, III and NAIA program in your sport is scored.

What should I do with my list?

Open each team to look at its roster, then start reaching out to coaches at your targets. Our free Coach Email Generator can write the first email. If you want the whole search mapped out, a Recruiting Plan gives you 20 to 25 schools and a dated timeline.

Take the next step

Turn your matches into a real plan.

The matcher tells you where you fit. A Pathley plan tells you what to do about it. Pick the one that matches where you are in the search. Every plan is a one-time payment, checked by an expert and delivered in 24 hours.