The Athletes'
School Ratings

See how AO members have rated their schools in a variety of categories. Don’t see your school? Complete the survey!

ELEVATING THE STANDARD FOR ATHLETES EVERYWHERE

Thinking of transferring? Committing? Or want to help the next generation of college athletes make the best decisions for them? Our ratings are submitted by athletes, for athletes—putting greater accountability on the institutions, and enabling players to make informed decisions. Click here to learn more about AO’s Athlete School Ratings.

FIND OUT WHAT ATHLETES ARE SAYING

“I am very glad that my school provides a large support system of all sorts—and has the end goal of helping student athletes become good people and good employees.”

Athletes.org Member
North Carolina State University

“Being a Cal student-athlete was such a rewarding experience. I think the people truly make the place, being surrounded by like-minded individuals was such an enriching opportunity. In terms of the Cal services, it definitely improved during my time as a student-athlete, but there is still much to be done.”

Athletes.org Member
University of California, Berkeley

“The whole track team only had two athletic trainers, so if they were traveling with one group the rest of the team didn’t have trainers. We also had limited mental health counselors and only one nutritionist (who was originally hired for only basketball but insisted she be available for all student-athletes).”

Athletes.org Member
Syracuse University

“It is a great balance between academics and athletics. Having that balance allows me to fully focus on swim and school in their own perspective worlds, which I love!”

Athletes.org Member
University of Connecticut

“Being a student athlete at the University of Pittsburgh, has been one of my greatest blessings. The recognition gained from just being an athlete is incredible.”

Athletes.org Member
University of Pittsburgh

“Head coach ruined the experience and took away a lot of opportunities from me as well as my senior year. Said that my decision to redshirt (which was a decision made by doctors) made the decision for the coaches to cut me off the team after competed consistently for them before my injury.”

Athletes.org Member
Rutgers University

“TCU continues to provide an experience that is not only enjoyable and growth oriented, but there are so many opportunities for leadership, individual development, and community! I have felt supported through many challenges that would have left me pretty distraught and mentally unstable otherwise.”

Athletes.org Member
Texas Christian University

This was the first school where I felt out of place as a black athlete and mental health was talked about but not taken care of. I hope Illinois puts more people of color in places of power.”

Athletes.org Member
University of Pittsburgh

“I am very glad that my school provides a large support system of all sorts—and has the end goal of helping student athletes become good people and good employees.”

Athletes.org Member
North Carolina State University

Athletes.org Member
University of California, Berkeley

“It is a great balance between academics and athletics. Having that balance allows me to fully focus on swim and school in their own perspective worlds, which I love!”

Athletes.org Member
University of Connecticut

Athletes.org Member
Syracuse University

“Being a student athlete at the University of Pittsburgh, has been one of my greatest blessings. The recognition gained from just being an athlete is incredible.”

Athletes.org Member
University of Pittsburgh

Athletes.org Member
Rutgers University

This was the first school where I felt out of place as a black athlete and mental health was talked about but not taken care of. I hope Illinois puts more people of color in places of power.”

Athletes.org Member
University of Illinois

Athletes.org Member
Texas Christian University

ATHLETE SCHOOL RATINGS

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#	School	Overall Rating	Strength and Conditioning	Athletic Training	Competition Facilities	Cafeteria/ Nutrition Team	Academic Support	Career and Personal Dev.	NIL Support	College Experience	Mental Health Support

FOR ATHLETES. BY ATHLETES

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For years, athletes have been rated, ranked and critiqued publicly in the name of competition. Now, we’re enabling athletes to reverse the rolls and rate their schools based on their overall impression in the following categories: Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning, Athletic Training, Competition Facilities, NIL Support, Academic Support, Career Development, College Experience, and Mental Health Support.

Our goal for Athlete School Ratings is to:

Bring transparency to college athletics across multiple categories critical to a well rounded athletic experience.
Help current and future college athletes—including their parents/guardians—make the best decisions about their future. These results are intended to give an honest picture of a school’s environment and resources, beyond what is advertised.
Elevate the standard through candid feedback—highlighting the schools who are doing well, as well the ones who have room to improve—all from the athletes’ perspective.

Choosing a college is not a 4 year decision—it's a 40 year decision—and it should not be taken lightly. Ratings and reviews have historically raised the standard across industries, and will be used to both educate and amplify the voices of our members. Just as we consider ratings before purchasing a product, booking a hotel, or hiring a service, we’re helping provide athletes with the information to make one of the most important decisions of their lives.

This tool is meant to be a resource. It is not intended to criticize any school or person who does not deserve it. Our mission is to give athletes the tools to highlight the benefits of their school, and acknowledge problems to bring about positive change. We hope that schools will do their part in recognizing the feedback, and improve facilities and player experience where needed.

I don’t see my school’s rating. When will it be released?

In order to ensure fair results, schools must meet a minimum number of ratings to appear in the list. If your school is not listed, we encourage you to share the survey with fellow athletes!

Can I still review my school if the rating is already listed?

Yes! Athlete School Ratings are consistently updated as we receive responses from Athletes.org members.

Which sports are eligible to participate in the survey?

We allow athletes from every sport to share their opinion of their school. While we understand that different sports will have different experiences within their school, our goal is to provide an overall grade for each school’s athletic experience.

How is the overall rating calculated?

A school’s overall rating is the average of their scores across each category.

Where can I view the full list of ratings and reviews?

Members can view the full listing with the Athletes.org mobile app. Not already a member? Sign up now!

The Athletes' School Ratings

See how AO members have rated their schools in a variety of categories. Don’t see your school? Complete the survey!

ELEVATING THE STANDARD FOR ATHLETES EVERYWHERE

FIND OUT WHAT ATHLETES ARE SAYING

ATHLETE SCHOOL RATINGS

FOR ATHLETES. BY ATHLETES

The Athletes'
School Ratings