by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. This list ranks 8 programs for Women’s Golf (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluates each program using 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
No school ranked higher than Walsh University this year for Women's Golf (Division II). Walsh University is a private not-for-profit school based in North Canton, OH. The program generates about $38,717 in revenue per athlete, against $26,860 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $5,087 per athlete.
Ashland University ranked #2 among the best colleges for Women's Golf (Division II). Located in Ashland, OH, Ashland University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $17,188 per participant, with expenses of about $17,188 per participant. The school awards about $5,808 in athletic aid per athlete.
Ursuline College is one of the top schools for Women's Golf (Division II), at #3. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pepper Pike, OH. Team revenue averages $14,865 per participant, compared with $14,865 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,040.
Malone University is one of the top schools for Women's Golf (Division II), at #4. Based in Canton, OH, Malone University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $15,010 in revenue per athlete, compared with $15,010 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $7,372 per athlete.
Ohio Dominican University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Women's Golf (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Columbus, OH. The program generates about $24,721 in revenue per athlete, compared with $26,497 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $4,323 per athlete.
Tiffin University placed #6 among the best colleges for Women's Golf (Division II). Based in Tiffin, OH, Tiffin University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,552, compared with $14,552 spent per athlete. The school awards about $4,785 in athletic aid per athlete.
Shawnee State University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Shawnee State University is a public school based in Portsmouth, OH. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,058, with expenses of about $7,117 per participant. Athletic aid averages $3,174 per athlete.
Central State University placed #8 among the best colleges for Women's Golf (Division II). This public school is set in Wilberforce, OH. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $10,531, against $10,531 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $3,799 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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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