by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 12 schools for Women’s Basketball (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, College Factual weighs a blend of academic-athletic outcomes (NCAA Academic Progress Rate and Graduation Success Rate), athletic financial resources (team revenue, expenses, and aid per athlete from the EADA survey), and overall school quality, drawing on NCAA, U.S. Department of Education EADA, and IPEDS data. Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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No school ranked higher than Clark Atlanta University this year for Women's Basketball (Division II). Clark Atlanta University is a private not-for-profit school based in Atlanta, GA. The program generates about $45,596 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $45,596 per participant. The school awards about $11,630 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of West Georgia ranked #2 among the best colleges for Women's Basketball (Division II). Located in Carrollton, GA, University of West Georgia is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 72%. About 71% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $80,940 per participant, against $80,940 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,051.
Valdosta State University landed the #3 spot for Women's Basketball (Division II). Valdosta State University is a public school based in Valdosta, GA. Team revenue averages $39,710 per participant, with expenses of about $39,710 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,542.
Young Harris College came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Women's Basketball (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Young Harris, GA. The program generates about $27,901 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $27,901 per participant. Athletic aid averages $5,301 per athlete.
University of North Georgia is one of the top schools for Women's Basketball (Division II), at #5. This public school is set in Dahlonega, GA. Team revenue averages $47,021 per participant, compared with $43,745 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $6,411 per athlete.
Shorter University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Rome, GA. The program generates about $24,056 in revenue per athlete, compared with $24,056 spent per athlete. The school awards about $7,563 in athletic aid per athlete.
Columbus State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Women's Basketball (Division II). This public school is set in Columbus, GA. The program generates about $19,629 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $19,629 per participant. The school awards about $4,670 in athletic aid per athlete.
Fort Valley State University landed the #8 spot this year. Located in Fort Valley, GA, Fort Valley State University is a public institution. The program generates about $19,161 in revenue per athlete, against $19,161 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $2,378 per athlete.
Georgia Southwestern State University landed the #9 spot this year. Located in Americus, GA, Georgia Southwestern State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $31,572 per participant, compared with $31,572 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $4,453 per athlete.
Clayton State University landed the #10 spot this year. This public school is set in Morrow, GA. Team revenue averages $28,383 per participant, against $22,800 in expenses. The school awards about $3,906 in athletic aid per athlete.
Middle Georgia State University did well this year, earning the #11 position. Based in Macon, GA, Middle Georgia State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $16,193 per participant, compared with $16,193 spent per athlete. The school awards about $3,016 in athletic aid per athlete.
Savannah State University did well this year, earning the #12 position. Located in Savannah, GA, Savannah State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $17,778 per participant, compared with $17,778 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $2,151.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Programs are scored on a blend of academic-athletic outcomes (NCAA Academic Progress Rate and Graduation Success Rate), athletic financial resources (team revenue, expenses, and athletic aid from the federal EADA survey), and overall school quality. The current methodology measures academic-athletic quality and does not include team win/loss performance.
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