College Pickleball Scholarships? Here’s the Truth!

If you’re chasing a college pickleball scholarship, here’s the reality:

Only *8* schools in the U.S. are currently offering scholarships and actively recruiting. Most players they’re looking for are around a 4.5–5.0 DUPR. Scroll Down For List of Colleges. 👇

But here’s what most people don’t realize
College pickleball is still the wild west. Teams are student-run, recruiting is limited, and things are changing FAST.

Where you go matters:
Top regions: Florida, Texas, Utah
Next tier: California, Arizona, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia

More players + more tournaments = more opportunity.

And right now—there are more opportunities for girls than guys in the competitive scene.

👉 Part 2: How to play college pickleball WITHOUT a scholarship

List of 8 Schools that offer Scholarships

Arizona Christian University
Bryan College
Drury University
Indiana Weslyan University
Spring Arbor University
Truett McConnell Univerwity
Utah Tech
West Virginia Weslyan University