Published recruiting ranges for the boys 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 | 46.10 | 49.00 |
| NCAA Division II | 47.40 | 50.10 |
| NCAA Division III | 47.90 | 52.00 |
| NAIA | 48.60 | 50.90 |
These vary by programme and conference, so use them to orient yourself rather than to rule yourself out. Source: Streamline Athletes published recruitment standards.