by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. We have ranked 6 programs for Women’s Basketball (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, 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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Explore the leading programs below:
Our analysis found Emory University to be the best college for Women's Basketball (Division III) in Georgia. Emory University is a private not-for-profit school based in Atlanta, GA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $48,876, compared with $28,223 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Berry College landed the #2 spot for Women's Basketball (Division III). Based in Mount Berry, GA, Berry College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $18,621 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $17,877 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Covenant College came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Women's Basketball (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Lookout Mountain, GA. Team revenue averages $11,622 per participant, compared with $11,028 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Oglethorpe University ranked #4 among the best colleges for Women's Basketball (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Atlanta, GA. Team revenue averages $13,381 per participant, against $13,381 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Piedmont University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Women's Basketball (Division III). Located in Demorest, GA, Piedmont University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $14,126 in revenue per athlete, compared with $14,126 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
LaGrange College landed the #6 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lagrange, GA. Team revenue averages $9,590 per participant, compared with $9,590 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
*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.
References
See our data sources and methodologies.