by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 34 schools for Women’s Golf (Division I) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, 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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Arizona State University Campus Immersion tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Women's Golf (Division I). Located in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 83%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $295,119, compared with $295,119 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $27,490 per athlete.
Southern Methodist University came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Women's Golf (Division I). Based in Dallas, TX, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 992, and a 90% Graduation Success Rate. About 80% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $273,450 per participant, with expenses of about $273,450 per participant. Athletic aid averages $56,388 per athlete.
Baylor University ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Golf (Division I). Located in Waco, TX, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 43%. Team revenue averages $208,185 per participant, with expenses of about $208,185 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $30,455.
Abilene Christian University ranked #4 among the best colleges for Women's Golf (Division I). Located in Abilene, TX, Abilene Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000. The program generates about $227,449 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $70,851 per participant. Athletic aid averages $26,012 per athlete.
University of Tulsa ranked #5 among the best colleges for Women's Golf (Division I). University of Tulsa is a private not-for-profit school based in Tulsa, OK. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 40% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $165,212 per participant, compared with $165,212 spent per athlete. The school awards about $34,797 in athletic aid per athlete.
Texas Christian University landed the #6 spot this year. Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit school based in Fort Worth, TX. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 976, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 86%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $161,836, against $161,836 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $37,174.
The University of Texas at Austin landed the #7 spot this year. The University of Texas at Austin is a public school based in Austin, TX. The University of Texas at Austin records an NCAA APR of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 78%. The program generates about $32,897 in revenue per athlete, compared with $176,827 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $22,650 per athlete.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus did well this year, earning the #8 position. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a public school based in Norman, OK. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 100% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $26,075 in revenue per athlete, against $151,135 in expenses. The school awards about $27,789 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Arizona placed #9 among the best colleges for Women's Golf (Division I). University of Arizona is a public school based in Tucson, AZ. The team's NCAA APR score is 992, with a Graduation Success Rate of 86%. Its federal graduation rate is 60%. The program generates about $183,649 in revenue per athlete, against $183,649 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $20,887.
Texas A&M University-College Station came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Texas A&M University-College Station is a public school based in College Station, TX. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 63%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $41,403, compared with $220,501 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $17,123 per athlete.
The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #11 on our 2026 list for Women's Golf (Division I). Located in Arlington, TX, The University of Texas at Arlington is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 75% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $78,750, with expenses of about $78,750 per participant. The school awards about $12,666 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus placed #12 among the best colleges for Women's Golf (Division I). Based in Albuquerque, NM, University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 67% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $61,058 in revenue per athlete, compared with $59,837 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $19,510 per athlete.
Texas State University placed #13 among the best colleges for Women's Golf (Division I). This public school is set in San Marcos, TX. Texas State University records an NCAA APR of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 33% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $68,642 per participant, with expenses of about $68,642 per participant. The school awards about $16,371 in athletic aid per athlete.
Northern Arizona University did well this year, earning the #14 position. This public school is set in Flagstaff, AZ. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, alongside a GSR of 88%. The federal graduation rate stands at 86%. The program generates about $64,799 in revenue per athlete, against $64,799 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $13,581.
The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #15 spot this year. The University of Texas at San Antonio is a public school based in San Antonio, TX. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 83%. Team revenue averages $59,051 per participant, against $59,051 in expenses. The school awards about $16,155 in athletic aid per athlete.
Houston Christian University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Houston, TX. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 992, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 88% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $57,113 per participant, with expenses of about $57,113 per participant. The school awards about $20,924 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of the Incarnate Word did well this year, earning the #17 position. Located in San Antonio, TX, University of the Incarnate Word is a private not-for-profit institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, and a 90% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 88%. The program generates about $53,590 in revenue per athlete, compared with $53,590 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $18,744.
University of Houston did well this year, earning the #18 position. This public school is set in Houston, TX. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 992, with a Graduation Success Rate of 83%. Its federal graduation rate is 33%. The program generates about $83,175 in revenue per athlete, against $83,175 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $15,948 per athlete.
Texas Tech University did well this year, earning the #19 position. Texas Tech University is a public school based in Lubbock, TX. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 67%. The program generates about $24,806 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $119,850 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $13,662.
Oral Roberts University ranked #20 on our 2026 list for Women's Golf (Division I). This private not-for-profit school is set in Tulsa, OK. Oral Roberts University records an NCAA APR of 990, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 88% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $79,384, against $79,384 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $15,443.
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Located in Corpus Christi, TX, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 100%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $75,455, compared with $75,455 spent per athlete. The school awards about $10,202 in athletic aid per athlete.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus did well this year, earning the #22 position. Located in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 994, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 67%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $48,792, with expenses of about $152,819 per participant. Athletic aid averages $12,335 per athlete.
Sam Houston State University did well this year, earning the #23 position. Based in Huntsville, TX, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 67% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $60,326 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $60,326 per participant. The school awards about $11,743 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of North Texas ranked #24 on our 2026 list for Women's Golf (Division I). This public school is set in Denton, TX. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, and a 86% Graduation Success Rate. About 67% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $67,687, compared with $67,687 spent per athlete. The school awards about $11,504 in athletic aid per athlete.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus ranked #25 on our 2026 list for Women's Golf (Division I). New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a public school based in Las Cruces, NM. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, alongside a GSR of 88%. Its federal graduation rate is 71%. Team revenue averages $52,031 per participant, compared with $52,031 spent per athlete. The school awards about $17,921 in athletic aid per athlete.
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*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled 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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