Published recruiting ranges for the boys 400m Hurdles, 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 | 50.70 | 56.10 |
| NCAA Division II | 52.30 | 1:00.40 |
| NCAA Division III | 51.90 | 59.60 |
| NAIA | 56.50 | 1:02.90 |
These vary by programme and conference, so use them to orient yourself rather than to rule yourself out. Source: Streamline Athletes published recruitment standards.