by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. We have ranked 14 colleges for Women’s Bowling (Division I) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, College Factual scores each program on 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 Vanderbilt University this year for Women's Bowling (Division I). Based in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Vanderbilt University records an NCAA APR of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 100%. The program generates about $162,146 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $162,146 per participant. The school awards about $42,235 in athletic aid per athlete.
Tulane University of Louisiana is one of the top schools for Women's Bowling (Division I), at #2. Based in New Orleans, LA, Tulane University of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 86%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $216,896, compared with $82,317 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $36,413 per athlete.
Jacksonville State University is one of the top schools for Women's Bowling (Division I), at #3. Located in Jacksonville, AL, Jacksonville State University is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000. Team revenue averages $81,528 per participant, against $81,528 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $14,761.
Louisiana Tech University landed the #4 spot for Women's Bowling (Division I). Louisiana Tech University is a public school based in Ruston, LA. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 985, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 88%. Team revenue averages $41,812 per participant, against $41,812 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $13,736 per athlete.
Arkansas State University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Women's Bowling (Division I). Located in Jonesboro, AR, Arkansas State University is a public institution. Arkansas State University records an NCAA APR of 972, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 43%. Team revenue averages $52,956 per participant, compared with $52,956 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $16,588 per athlete.
University of Alabama at Birmingham came in at #6 in this year's ranking. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public school based in Birmingham, AL. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 967, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 73% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $33,132, against $29,293 in expenses. The school awards about $17,655 in athletic aid per athlete.
North Carolina A & T State University landed the #7 spot this year. North Carolina A & T State University is a public school based in Greensboro, NC. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 80%. The program generates about $62,170 in revenue per athlete, compared with $62,170 spent per athlete. The school awards about $5,465 in athletic aid per athlete.
Norfolk State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list for Women's Bowling (Division I). Located in Norfolk, VA, Norfolk State University is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 979, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 50% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $37,410, against $37,410 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $11,545.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University placed #9 among the best colleges for Women's Bowling (Division I). Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a public school based in Tallahassee, FL. The team's NCAA APR score is 956, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 82%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $31,593, against $32,863 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $11,235.
Jackson State University placed #10 among the best colleges for Women's Bowling (Division I). Based in Jackson, MS, Jackson State University is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 100%. Team revenue averages $25,892 per participant, compared with $25,892 spent per athlete. The school awards about $7,647 in athletic aid per athlete.
Alabama State University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Alabama State University is a public school based in Montgomery, AL. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 949, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 100%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $42,902, compared with $42,902 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $8,418 per athlete.
Southern University and A & M College placed #12 among the best colleges for Women's Bowling (Division I). Based in Baton Rouge, LA, Southern University and A & M College is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 971, alongside a GSR of 88%. Its federal graduation rate is 67%. Team revenue averages $39,154 per participant, with expenses of about $22,166 per participant. The school awards about $8,045 in athletic aid per athlete.
Grambling State University did well this year, earning the #13 position. This public school is set in Grambling, LA. Grambling State University records an NCAA APR of 979, and a 75% Graduation Success Rate. About 43% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $24,979, against $24,979 in expenses. The school awards about $8,778 in athletic aid per athlete.
Alabama A & M University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Normal, AL. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 944, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 100% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $13,033 in revenue per athlete, compared with $22,437 spent per athlete. The school awards about $8,274 in athletic aid per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled 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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