NCAA Power Index (NPI) Resources



NCAA Power Index Details 
Why the NCAA Power Index Matters for DII and DIII Championships 
NCAA Power Index (NPI) Division II Weights, FAQ and Guide (pdf)
 
Sport Rankings NPI Weights Report Webinar
In-Season Updates Win%/SOS QWB QWB
Multiplier
Home/Away
Win/Loss
Overtime
Extra/5-Set
Retained
Wins
Tie Value Rationale Videos
Women's Soccer WEBSITE 25/75 54.5 0.500 1.1/0.9 100/0 9 50/50 PDF ZOOM VIDEO
Men's Soccer WEBSITE 25/75 53.5 0.600 1.1/0.9 100/0 10 50/50 PDF YouTube VIDEO
Volleyball WEBSITE 25/75 54.0 0.600 1.1/0.9 100/0 12 NA PDF ZOOM VIDEO
Women's Basketball WEBSITE 25/75 52.50 0.600 1.2/0.8 (NC)
1.1/0.9 (CF)
1.0/1.0 (PS)
100/0 14 NA PDF YouTube VIDEO
Men's Basketball WEBSITE 25/75 52.00 0.600 1.2/0.8 (NC)
1.1/0.9 (CF)
1.0/1.0 (PS)
100/0 14 NA PDF YouTube VIDEO
Softball WEBSITE 25/75 52.50 0.600 1.1/0.9 (NC)
1.05/0.95 (CF)
1.0/1.0 (PS)
100/0 21 NA PDF YouTube VIDEO
Baseball WEBSITE 20/80 52.50 0.600 1.05/0.95 (NC) 1.05/0.95 (CF)
1.0/1.0 (PS)
100/0 24 NA PDF YouTube VIDEO

NPI Weights as of August 13, 2026
 

NPI Weights Legend
See each sport's report for rationale
 
Win%/SOS Winning Percentage/Strength of Schedule
QWB Quality Win Base
QWB Multiplier Quality Win Base Multiplier
Home/Away Win/Loss Home/Away - Win/Loss Weights
(NC) - non-confernce
(CF) - conference
(PS) - postseason
Overtime / Extra / 5-set Overtime / Extra Innings / 5-Set Win-Loss Weight
Retained Wins Minimum Retained Wins
Tie Value Tie Value (Soccer)