Published recruiting ranges for the girls 400m, 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 | 52.20 | 57.00 |
| NCAA Division II | 54.90 | 59.60 |
| NCAA Division III | 55.60 | 1:01.30 |
| NAIA | 56.80 | 59.60 |
These vary by programme and conference, so use them to orient yourself rather than to rule yourself out. Source: Streamline Athletes published recruitment standards.