How many division 1 colleges are there?

As of 2014, there are 347 Division 1 colleges in the United States. Division 1 schools are located in 49 states. Division 1 schools represent some of the most competitive sports programs in the country and recruit top players from high schools and other preparatory academies.

The size of Division 1 colleges varies from small private colleges to large universities. The list of Division 1 colleges includes Alabama State University, Auburn University, Boston College, University of California, University of Alabama, California State University, University of Central Florida, Cornell University, Duke University, University of Georgia, Georgia State University, University of Florida and Harvard University.