Published recruiting ranges for the boys Pole Vault, 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 | 17' 8.5" (5.40m) | 14' 9.25" (4.50m) |
| NCAA Division II | 16' 8.75" (5.10m) | 14' 5.25" (4.40m) |
| NCAA Division III | 15' 9" (4.80m) | 13' 5.5" (4.10m) |
| NAIA | 15' 9" (4.80m) | 13' 5.5" (4.10m) |
These vary by programme and conference, so use them to orient yourself rather than to rule yourself out. Source: Streamline Athletes published recruitment standards.