Published recruiting ranges for the girls Shot Put, 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 | 55' 9.25" (17.00m) | 42' 7.75" (13.00m) |
| NCAA Division II | 50' 10.25" (15.50m) | 38' 8.5" (11.80m) |
| NCAA Division III | 45' 11.25" (14.00m) | 36' 1" (11.00m) |
| NAIA | 44' 3.5" (13.50m) | 32' 9.75" (10.00m) |
These vary by programme and conference, so use them to orient yourself rather than to rule yourself out. Source: Streamline Athletes published recruitment standards.