by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 22 programs for Women’s Basketball (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, College Factual evaluates each program using 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
Leading the list is Lubbock Christian University, our #1 college for Women's Basketball (Division II). Lubbock Christian University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lubbock, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $62,667, compared with $62,667 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,404.
Oklahoma Baptist University ranked #2 among the best colleges for Women's Basketball (Division II). Oklahoma Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Shawnee, OK. Team revenue averages $48,536 per participant, with expenses of about $44,780 per participant. The school awards about $8,273 in athletic aid per athlete.
Texas A & M International University earned the #3 place for student athletes. Located in Laredo, TX, Texas A & M International University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $42,935, with expenses of about $42,935 per participant. The school awards about $8,327 in athletic aid per athlete.
Oklahoma Christian University landed the #4 spot for Women's Basketball (Division II). Located in Edmond, OK, Oklahoma Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $32,903 per participant, with expenses of about $30,650 per participant. Athletic aid averages $7,286 per athlete.
The University of Texas at Tyler landed the #5 spot for Women's Basketball (Division II). The University of Texas at Tyler is a public school based in Tyler, TX. Team revenue averages $47,543 per participant, with expenses of about $47,543 per participant. The school awards about $6,209 in athletic aid per athlete.
West Texas A & M University ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Women's Basketball (Division II). This public school is set in Canyon, TX. Team revenue averages $46,650 per participant, against $46,650 in expenses. The school awards about $5,800 in athletic aid per athlete.
Texas Woman's University ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Women's Basketball (Division II). Based in Denton, TX, Texas Woman's University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $49,790 per participant, compared with $49,790 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $5,871 per athlete.
Southern Nazarene University ranked #8 on our 2026 list for Women's Basketball (Division II). Based in Bethany, OK, Southern Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $23,090, against $21,920 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $7,122 per athlete.
Western New Mexico University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Western New Mexico University is a public school based in Silver City, NM. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $37,948, compared with $37,584 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $9,177 per athlete.
University of Central Oklahoma landed the #10 spot this year. Located in Edmond, OK, University of Central Oklahoma is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $41,483, with expenses of about $39,232 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,477.
The University of Texas Permian Basin came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Located in Odessa, TX, The University of Texas Permian Basin is a public institution. Team revenue averages $18,430 per participant, with expenses of about $36,209 per participant. The school awards about $6,982 in athletic aid per athlete.
Texas A&M University-Kingsville came in at #12 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Kingsville, TX. The program generates about $31,435 in revenue per athlete, compared with $49,736 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,790.
Angelo State University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Based in San Angelo, TX, Angelo State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $32,538, compared with $32,238 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,881.
Northeastern State University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Located in Tahlequah, OK, Northeastern State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $29,132 per participant, with expenses of about $29,132 per participant. Athletic aid averages $7,449 per athlete.
Midwestern State University did well this year, earning the #15 position. Located in Wichita Falls, TX, Midwestern State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $27,691, with expenses of about $27,691 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,772.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University placed #16 among the best colleges for Women's Basketball (Division II). This public school is set in Weatherford, OK. Team revenue averages $34,495 per participant, against $34,495 in expenses. The school awards about $4,204 in athletic aid per athlete.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list for Women's Basketball (Division II). Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public school based in Durant, OK. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $31,495, against $31,495 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $4,833 per athlete.
Rogers State University landed the #18 spot this year. Based in Claremore, OK, Rogers State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $38,182, with expenses of about $38,182 per participant. Athletic aid averages $4,881 per athlete.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University placed #19 among the best colleges for Women's Basketball (Division II). Based in Alva, OK, Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution. The program generates about $23,253 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $24,601 per participant. The school awards about $2,134 in athletic aid per athlete.
New Mexico Highlands University placed #20 among the best colleges for Women's Basketball (Division II). New Mexico Highlands University is a public school based in Las Vegas, NM. Team revenue averages $23,120 per participant, against $23,120 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $5,882 per athlete.
Cameron University placed #21 among the best colleges for Women's Basketball (Division II). Cameron University is a public school based in Lawton, OK. The program generates about $25,397 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $24,717 per participant. Athletic aid averages $7,117 per athlete.
East Central University landed the #22 spot this year. Based in Ada, OK, East Central University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $30,598 per participant, with expenses of about $30,598 per participant. The school awards about $4,432 in athletic aid per athlete.
*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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