by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 11 colleges 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
Oklahoma Baptist University tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Women's Basketball (Division II). Located in Shawnee, OK, Oklahoma Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $48,536 in revenue per athlete, against $44,780 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $8,273 per athlete.
Oklahoma Christian University ranked #2 among the best colleges for Women's Basketball (Division II). Based in Edmond, OK, Oklahoma Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $32,903, compared with $30,650 spent per athlete. The school awards about $7,286 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Central Oklahoma came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Women's Basketball (Division II). University of Central Oklahoma is a public school based in Edmond, OK. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $41,483, with expenses of about $39,232 per participant. The school awards about $6,477 in athletic aid per athlete.
Southern Nazarene University came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Women's Basketball (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Bethany, OK. The program generates about $23,090 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $21,920 per participant. Athletic aid averages $7,122 per athlete.
Northeastern State University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Women's Basketball (Division II). Northeastern State University is a public school based in Tahlequah, OK. The program generates about $29,132 in revenue per athlete, compared with $29,132 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $7,449 per athlete.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University placed #6 among the best colleges for Women's Basketball (Division II). Based in Weatherford, OK, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $34,495 per participant, compared with $34,495 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $4,204 per athlete.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University did well this year, earning the #7 position. This public school is set in Durant, OK. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $31,495, compared with $31,495 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,833.
Rogers State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list for Women's Basketball (Division II). Rogers State University is a public school based in Claremore, OK. Team revenue averages $38,182 per participant, with expenses of about $38,182 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,881.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University landed the #9 spot this year. Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public school based in Alva, OK. Team revenue averages $23,253 per participant, against $24,601 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $2,134.
East Central University did well this year, earning the #10 position. Located in Ada, OK, East Central University is a public institution. The program generates about $30,598 in revenue per athlete, against $30,598 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $4,432 per athlete.
Cameron University placed #11 among the best colleges for Women's Basketball (Division II). Based in Lawton, OK, Cameron University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $25,397 per participant, compared with $24,717 spent per athlete. The school awards about $7,117 in athletic aid per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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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