The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is the governing body for college athletics in the United States, serving more than 500,000 student-athletes across more than 1,000 member schools in three divisions. Its mission is to promote student-athlete well-being, fair and inclusive competition, academic success, and opportunities for athletic achievement.
College athletics governance, eligibility standards, championship administration, student-athlete health and safety, academic standards, amateurism and compensation rules, competitive fairness, diversity and inclusion, and institutional compliance/enforcement.
Primarily funded by media rights, championships, sponsorships, ticketing, and other revenue that is reinvested into member schools, championships, and student-athlete programs.
Member colleges and universities, athletic conferences, and NCAA divisions I, II, and III; prominent leadership includes NCAA President Charlie Baker.
Nonprofit association
