Published recruiting ranges for the boys 1500/1600m, by division. The top of a range is where scholarship conversations get realistic. The bottom is roughly where that division stops recruiting, though walk-on routes exist everywhere.
| Division | Top of range | Bottom of range |
|---|---|---|
| NCAA Division I | 4:05.00 | 4:20.00 |
| NCAA Division II | 4:06.00 | 4:22.00 |
| NCAA Division III | 4:15.00 | 4:37.00 |
| NAIA | 4:10.00 | 4:47.00 |
These vary by programme and conference, so use them to orient yourself rather than to rule yourself out. Source: Streamline Athletes published recruitment standards.