Height Requirements for College Volleyball

College volleyball height requirements are based on the position you play, along with what division the school you are attempting to play at is. For every position, but the libero/defensive specialist, the taller you are the better. Division I schools have stricter requirements than an NAIA school because of the level of play. If you are looking to become a college volleyball player, being tall will defiantly come in handy.

  1. Libero/Defensive specialist

    • According to the NCSA, Division I schools have a requirement of 5'5' 'to 6'0'' for upper levels and 5'5'' to 5'10'' for middle/lower levels for a libero. Division II prefers between 5' 2'' and 5' 8'' for upper levels and between 5' 0'' and 5' 8'' for middle/lower levels. Division III schools, both upper and middle/lower levels, requirements are 5' 0'' to 5' 8''. NAIA schools range from 5' 2'' to 5' 8'' for upper and 5' 0'' to 5' 8'' for middle/lower levels.

    Middle hitter

    • Division I schools, for middle hitters, have a requirement of 6' 0'' to 6' 4' for upper levels and 5' 11'' to 6' 3'' for middle/lower levels. Division II ranges between 5' 10'' and 6' 2'' for upper levels and between 5' 9'' and 6' 1'' for middle/lower levels. Division III schools requirements are 5' 9'' to 6' 1'' for upper levels and 5' 8'' to 6' 0'' for middle/lower levels. NAIA schools prefer players from 5' 10'' to 6' 2'' for upper and 5' 9'' to 6' 1'' for middle/lower levels.

    Outside hitter/Right side

    • The NCSA states that for outside and right side hitters, Division I schools prefer their players from 5' 11'' to 6' 2'' for upper levels and 5' 10'' to 6' 0'' for middle/lower levels. Division II requirements are between 5' 8'' and 5' 11'' for upper levels and between 5' 8'' and 5' 10'' for middle/lower levels. In Division III schools, 5' 8'' to 5' 10'' for upper levels and 5' 6'' to 5' 11'' for middle/lower levels. NAIA schools range from 5' 10'' to 6' 2'' for upper and 5' 9'' to 6' 1'' for middle/lower levels.

    Setter

    • The requirement for a setter in a Division I school is 5 '8'' to 6' 1'' for both upper levels and middle/lower levels. Division II prefers between 5' 7'' and 5' 10'' for upper levels and between 5' 4'' and 5' 10'' for middle/lower levels. Division III schools requirements are 5' 4'' to 5' 10'' for upper levels and 5' 0'' to 5' 10'' for middle/lower levels. NAIA schools range from 5' 7'' to 5' 10'' for upper and 5' 4'' to 5' 10'' for middle/lower levels.