* The level of sport: High school, college (NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA), professional. Professional sports don't have academic requirements.
* The specific school or university: Each institution sets its own academic eligibility standards. Some schools have stricter requirements than others.
* The specific sport: Some sports may have higher academic expectations than others.
* The scholarship status: Athletes on scholarship often have stricter GPA requirements than non-scholarship athletes.
In short, you need to check the specific requirements of the school and the sport you're interested in. Contact the athletic department of the school you're considering.