by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. Our ranking highlights 12 colleges for Women’s Basketball (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, 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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Our analysis found Austin College to be the best college for Women's Basketball (Division III) in Texas. Austin College is a private not-for-profit school based in Sherman, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $12,339, against $12,509 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Dallas earned the #2 place for student athletes. Located in Irving, TX, University of Dallas is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $11,413 in revenue per athlete, against $11,413 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor landed the #3 spot for Women's Basketball (Division III). University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is a private not-for-profit school based in Belton, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $15,949, compared with $15,949 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
LeTourneau University came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Women's Basketball (Division III). Located in Longview, TX, LeTourneau University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $10,916, compared with $10,916 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Hardin-Simmons University is one of the top schools for Women's Basketball (Division III), at #5. Located in Abilene, TX, Hardin-Simmons University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $14,002 in revenue per athlete, against $10,703 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Texas Lutheran University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Located in Seguin, TX, Texas Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $6,988 in revenue per athlete, compared with $7,133 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Concordia University Texas landed the #7 spot this year. Located in Austin, TX, Concordia University Texas is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $12,218, against $12,218 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
East Texas Baptist University placed #8 among the best colleges for Women's Basketball (Division III). Based in Marshall, TX, East Texas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $10,123 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $10,123 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
McMurry University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Based in Abilene, TX, McMurry University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $13,636 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $13,636 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Schreiner University did well this year, earning the #10 position. Schreiner University is a private not-for-profit school based in Kerrville, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,323, compared with $9,865 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Sul Ross State University did well this year, earning the #11 position. Sul Ross State University is a public school based in Alpine, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $16,332, with expenses of about $13,254 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $891.
Howard Payne University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Brownwood, TX. Team revenue averages $7,774 per participant, with expenses of about $7,774 per participant. The school awards about $0 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. The methodology weighs 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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