Do Colleges Like Fencers

So the answer to the question, “Can fencing help get me into college? ” is a resounding YES! … Fencing can certainly help you bypass the brutally competitive college admissions process. Many colleges with fencing programs in Division 1, Division 2 and Division 3 of the NCAA actively recruit fencers to their programs.

How many d1 fencing teams are there?

colleges with NCAA sanctioned fencing teams. In 2021/2022 academic year, 44 colleges in total have NCAA sanctioned fencing teams across Division 1, 2 and 3. There are 28 colleges in Division 1, 1 college in Division 2 and 15 college fencing teams in Division 3.

How do you get scouted for fencing?

At the NACs, a national fencing competition held every month or so, college coaches attend and “scout” for talent. There are also college ID camps and tournaments you can attend to get noticed. These events are also a good place to introduce yourself to coaches and start forming relationships.