by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. Our ranking highlights 9 programs for Women’s Golf (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
Davis & Elkins College earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Women's Golf (Division II). Based in Elkins, WV, Davis & Elkins College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $24,281 in revenue per athlete, compared with $24,635 spent per athlete. The school awards about $7,033 in athletic aid per athlete.
Fairmont State University earned the #2 place for student athletes. This public school is set in Fairmont, WV. The program generates about $13,102 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $10,599 per participant. The school awards about $4,874 in athletic aid per athlete.
Shepherd University earned the #3 place for student athletes. Based in Shepherdstown, WV, Shepherd University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,311, with expenses of about $7,311 per participant. Athletic aid averages $3,796 per athlete.
West Virginia Wesleyan College ranked #4 among the best colleges for Women's Golf (Division II). West Virginia Wesleyan College is a private not-for-profit school based in Buckhannon, WV. The program generates about $11,615 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $11,615 per participant. The school awards about $3,641 in athletic aid per athlete.
Wheeling University is one of the top schools for Women's Golf (Division II), at #5. Based in Wheeling, WV, Wheeling University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $18,428, compared with $12,109 spent per athlete. The school awards about $8,271 in athletic aid per athlete.
Glenville State University did well this year, earning the #6 position. This public school is set in Glenville, WV. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $10,316, against $19,148 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $4,454 per athlete.
Concord University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Athens, WV. The program generates about $6,504 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $6,504 per participant. Athletic aid averages $3,226 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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