by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 22 programs for Women’s Golf (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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Our analysis found Lewis University to be the best college for Women's Golf (Division II) in the Great Lakes Region. Lewis University is a private not-for-profit school based in Romeoville, IL. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $29,113, compared with $29,113 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $9,669 per athlete.
Grand Valley State University landed the #2 spot for Women's Golf (Division II). This public school is set in Allendale, MI. Team revenue averages $59,959 per participant, with expenses of about $59,959 per participant. Athletic aid averages $6,088 per athlete.
Northwood University is one of the top schools for Women's Golf (Division II), at #3. This private not-for-profit school is set in Midland, MI. Team revenue averages $27,866 per participant, compared with $27,866 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,948.
University of Indianapolis ranked #4 among the best colleges for Women's Golf (Division II). Located in Indianapolis, IN, University of Indianapolis is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $43,095 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $43,095 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $9,002.
Walsh University landed the #5 spot for Women's Golf (Division II). Based in North Canton, OH, Walsh University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $38,717 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $26,860 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,087.
Lake Superior State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Women's Golf (Division II). Lake Superior State University is a public school based in Sault Ste Marie, MI. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $27,033, against $27,033 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $8,276 per athlete.
Northern Michigan University ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Women's Golf (Division II). This public school is set in Marquette, MI. Team revenue averages $29,277 per participant, compared with $29,165 spent per athlete. The school awards about $9,323 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Illinois Springfield placed #8 among the best colleges for Women's Golf (Division II). Based in Springfield, IL, University of Illinois Springfield is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $21,348, against $21,348 in expenses. The school awards about $4,768 in athletic aid per athlete.
McKendree University landed the #9 spot this year. McKendree University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lebanon, IL. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $18,961, against $18,961 in expenses. The school awards about $6,695 in athletic aid per athlete.
Ashland University ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Women's Golf (Division II). Based in Ashland, OH, Ashland University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $17,188 in revenue per athlete, against $17,188 in expenses. The school awards about $5,808 in athletic aid per athlete.
Saginaw Valley State University placed #11 among the best colleges for Women's Golf (Division II). This public school is set in University Center, MI. The program generates about $17,845 in revenue per athlete, compared with $17,845 spent per athlete. The school awards about $5,118 in athletic aid per athlete.
Ferris State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list for Women's Golf (Division II). This public school is set in Big Rapids, MI. Team revenue averages $21,253 per participant, with expenses of about $21,253 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,572.
Davenport University landed the #13 spot this year. Based in Grand Rapids, MI, Davenport University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $17,206 in revenue per athlete, compared with $17,206 spent per athlete. The school awards about $6,850 in athletic aid per athlete.
Malone University ranked #14 on our 2026 list for Women's Golf (Division II). Malone University is a private not-for-profit school based in Canton, OH. Team revenue averages $15,010 per participant, against $15,010 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,372.
Ursuline College ranked #15 on our 2026 list for Women's Golf (Division II). Located in Pepper Pike, OH, Ursuline College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $14,865 in revenue per athlete, against $14,865 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,040.
Quincy University did well this year, earning the #16 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Quincy, IL. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $21,853, with expenses of about $21,714 per participant. The school awards about $8,507 in athletic aid per athlete.
Ohio Dominican University landed the #17 spot this year. Located in Columbus, OH, Ohio Dominican University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $24,721, compared with $26,497 spent per athlete. The school awards about $4,323 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Wisconsin-Parkside placed #18 among the best colleges for Women's Golf (Division II). University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a public school based in Kenosha, WI. The program generates about $18,658 in revenue per athlete, against $18,658 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $4,060 per athlete.
Purdue University Northwest landed the #19 spot this year. Based in Hammond, IN, Purdue University Northwest is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $15,677, against $15,677 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $3,013.
Tiffin University placed #20 among the best colleges for Women's Golf (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Tiffin, OH. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,552, against $14,552 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,785.
Shawnee State University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Located in Portsmouth, OH, Shawnee State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $8,058 per participant, with expenses of about $7,117 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $3,174.
Central State University did well this year, earning the #22 position. Located in Wilberforce, OH, Central State University is a public institution. The program generates about $10,531 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $10,531 per participant. The school awards about $3,799 in athletic aid per athlete.
*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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