by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. Our ranking highlights 25 programs for Women’s Bowling (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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Illinois Wesleyan University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Women's Bowling (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Bloomington, IL. The program generates about $5,388 in revenue per athlete, compared with $5,388 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Hobart William Smith Colleges came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Women's Bowling (Division III). Located in Geneva, NY, Hobart William Smith Colleges is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $16,286, against $16,286 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $50 per athlete.
Ohio Northern University is one of the top schools for Women's Bowling (Division III), at #3. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ada, OH. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,081, compared with $6,081 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Wartburg College earned the #4 place for student athletes. This private not-for-profit school is set in Waverly, IA. Team revenue averages $8,322 per participant, against $8,322 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Capital University landed the #5 spot for Women's Bowling (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Columbus, OH. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,087, with expenses of about $9,087 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Baldwin Wallace University ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Women's Bowling (Division III). Baldwin Wallace University is a private not-for-profit school based in Berea, OH. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,561, compared with $5,561 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Elmhurst University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $5,188 per participant, against $5,188 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Luther College landed the #8 spot this year. Located in Decorah, IA, Luther College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $3,040, with expenses of about $2,832 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Saint Vincent College landed the #9 spot this year. Based in Latrobe, PA, Saint Vincent College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $3,822 per participant, with expenses of about $3,822 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater came in at #10 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Whitewater, WI. The program generates about $4,983 in revenue per athlete, against $4,331 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Alma College did well this year, earning the #11 position. Alma College is a private not-for-profit school based in Alma, MI. The program generates about $6,579 in revenue per athlete, against $6,579 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Aurora University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Located in Aurora, IL, Aurora University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,235, against $7,235 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Carthage College came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Located in Kenosha, WI, Carthage College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $8,600 in revenue per athlete, compared with $3,374 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Alvernia University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Based in Reading, PA, Alvernia University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,829, compared with $4,731 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Coe College placed #15 among the best colleges for Women's Bowling (Division III). Coe College is a private not-for-profit school based in Cedar Rapids, IA. Team revenue averages $3,472 per participant, compared with $3,472 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Muskingum University did well this year, earning the #16 position. Based in New Concord, OH, Muskingum University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,324, against $6,324 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Wittenberg University ranked #17 on our 2026 list for Women's Bowling (Division III). Located in Springfield, OH, Wittenberg University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,344, with expenses of about $4,344 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Adrian College placed #18 among the best colleges for Women's Bowling (Division III). Located in Adrian, MI, Adrian College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $3,395 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $3,395 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
La Roche University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $1,425, against $1,425 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Hilbert College landed the #20 spot this year. Located in Hamburg, NY, Hilbert College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,143, with expenses of about $3,460 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Rockford University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Based in Rockford, IL, Rockford University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $4,172 per participant, compared with $4,172 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford placed #22 among the best colleges for Women's Bowling (Division III). Based in Bradford, PA, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $3,355, with expenses of about $3,355 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg ranked #23 on our 2026 list for Women's Bowling (Division III). This public school is set in Greensburg, PA. Team revenue averages $1,759 per participant, with expenses of about $1,759 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
The University of Olivet landed the #24 spot this year. The University of Olivet is a private not-for-profit school based in Olivet, MI. Team revenue averages $1,886 per participant, with expenses of about $1,886 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published 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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