by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. This list ranks 7 schools for Women’s Bowling (Division II) 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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Barton College earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Women's Bowling (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Wilson, NC. The program generates about $14,766 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $14,766 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,654.
Fayetteville State University came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Women's Bowling (Division II). Fayetteville State University is a public school based in Fayetteville, NC. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $25,055, compared with $25,055 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,674.
Belmont Abbey College ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Bowling (Division II). Belmont Abbey College is a private not-for-profit school based in Belmont, NC. Team revenue averages $12,431 per participant, compared with $12,431 spent per athlete. The school awards about $2,908 in athletic aid per athlete.
Elizabeth City State University came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Women's Bowling (Division II). Elizabeth City State University is a public school based in Elizabeth City, NC. Team revenue averages $6,401 per participant, with expenses of about $6,401 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $3,147.
Shaw University is one of the top schools for Women's Bowling (Division II), at #5. Located in Raleigh, NC, Shaw University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $17,104 in revenue per athlete, compared with $17,104 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,825.
Johnson C Smith University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Located in Charlotte, NC, Johnson C Smith University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $9,868 per participant, compared with $9,868 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,550.
Livingstone College landed the #7 spot this year. Based in Salisbury, NC, Livingstone College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $12,272 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $12,272 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,211.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced 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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