A few reasons what JUCO is worth considering

The first, and probably most influential, reason to consider is that junior colleges are cost effective. In comparison, the average cost of JUCO is considerably less than the tuition at state or private colleges. According to research most Junior college tuition is less than $5,000 per year. Though there is often a stigma connected with colleges the financial and athletic awards made possible have started to do away with this notion because many quality student-athletes are choosing JUCO as an reasonable college route. 

The second reason to maul over, especially for student athletes is the opportunity to participate in game competition. Without question, experience is a valuable. Actual in-game experience is way more more valuable than practice experience. In many examples, athletes with JUCO experience can offer high level colleges the experience and maturity necessary to step in and compete at a high level. Many student-athlete found success coming-out of junior colleges Some athletes who’ve used JUCO as a springboard to launch prestigious careers include Aaron Rogers, Cam Newton and Warren Moon.

Another plausible reason is that some athletes need time to mature emotionally and physically. In some cases, the transition to college can be a difficult adjustment. In these situations JUCOs provide the space for an athlete to acclimate to the academic, athletic and personal demands of the college experience. In some cases, junior colleges provide the  opportunity to improve grades required for entry into a 4 year institutions. Furthermore, many athletes are late bloomers and a little more time to develop physically is required. It is common for some incoming JUCO athletes to grow serval inches or bulk up after high school graduation. JUCOs then can offer time for physical development that some 4 year schools will permit. 

Finally, The number of junior colleges in the US with athletic programs totals 525 schools in 24 different regions of the country. Junior college athletics is governed by theNational Junior College Athletic Association and compete in DI, DII and DIII levels. Junior colleges competing at the DI and DII level can choose to offer athletic scholarships.