NCAA Statistics – Countable Opponents
For games to be considered countable for statistics (including rankings and records), the
following must be true:
• The institution must be a four-year, degree -granting institution.
• The opponent must be considered a varsity intercollegiate team as defined by NCAA
bylaw 17 and must be considered countable competition as defined by NCAA bylaws
31.3.3.1 (Divisions I and II) and 31.3.4.1.1 (Division III).
• The institution must satisfy one of the following:
. o Is an active, provisional or reclassifying member of the NCAA;
. o Is accredited by one of the six regional accrediting bodies in the United States;
. . . Middle States Commission on Higher Education
. . . New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
. . . North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
. . . Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
. . . Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
. . . Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission
. o If the institution is located in Canada, it must satisfy one of the following:
. . . Is a member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada;
. . . Is a member of the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association; or
. . . Is a member of the Canadian Interuniversity Sport.
. o Is an active or associate member of the NAIA; or
. o Is an active member of the National Christian College Athletic Association.
