Published recruiting ranges for the boys 800m, 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 | 1:47.00 | 1:55.00 |
| NCAA Division II | 1:49.00 | 1:58.00 |
| NCAA Division III | 1:54.00 | 2:02.00 |
| NAIA | 1:55.00 | 2:05.00 |
These vary by programme and conference, so use them to orient yourself rather than to rule yourself out. Source: Streamline Athletes published recruitment standards.