by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. We have ranked 7 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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Our analysis found Hobart William Smith Colleges to be the best college for Women's Bowling (Division III) in the Middle Atlantic Region. Based in Geneva, NY, Hobart William Smith Colleges is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $16,286 in revenue per athlete, against $16,286 in expenses. The school awards about $50 in athletic aid per athlete.
Saint Vincent College came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Women's Bowling (Division III). Based in Latrobe, PA, Saint Vincent College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $3,822 per participant, compared with $3,822 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Alvernia University is one of the top schools for Women's Bowling (Division III), at #3. Based in Reading, PA, Alvernia University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $4,829 per participant, against $4,731 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Hilbert College landed the #4 spot for Women's Bowling (Division III). Located in Hamburg, NY, Hilbert College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $4,143 per participant, with expenses of about $3,460 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
La Roche University is one of the top schools for Women's Bowling (Division III), at #5. La Roche University is a private not-for-profit school based in Pittsburgh, PA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $1,425, against $1,425 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford did well this year, earning the #6 position. University of Pittsburgh-Bradford is a public school based in Bradford, PA. The program generates about $3,355 in revenue per athlete, against $3,355 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg placed #7 among the best colleges for Women's Bowling (Division III). This public school is set in Greensburg, PA. The program generates about $1,759 in revenue per athlete, compared with $1,759 spent per athlete. 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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