by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. This list ranks 9 programs for Women’s Golf (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, 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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Dallas Baptist University tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Women's Golf (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Dallas, TX. The program generates about $89,372 in revenue per athlete, compared with $88,278 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $9,215.
Texas A & M International University landed the #2 spot for Women's Golf (Division II). Based in Laredo, TX, Texas A & M International University is a public institution. The program generates about $40,587 in revenue per athlete, compared with $40,587 spent per athlete. The school awards about $8,327 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lubbock Christian University is one of the top schools for Women's Golf (Division II), at #3. Based in Lubbock, TX, Lubbock Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $27,319 per participant, against $27,319 in expenses. The school awards about $8,404 in athletic aid per athlete.
West Texas A & M University earned the #4 place for student athletes. This public school is set in Canyon, TX. The program generates about $50,197 in revenue per athlete, compared with $50,197 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $5,800 per athlete.
The University of Texas at Tyler ranked #5 among the best colleges for Women's Golf (Division II). The University of Texas at Tyler is a public school based in Tyler, TX. Team revenue averages $45,514 per participant, with expenses of about $45,514 per participant. The school awards about $6,209 in athletic aid per athlete.
The University of Texas Permian Basin landed the #6 spot this year. The University of Texas Permian Basin is a public school based in Odessa, TX. The program generates about $74,927 in revenue per athlete, against $30,555 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $6,982 per athlete.
Midwestern State University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Based in Wichita Falls, TX, Midwestern State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $40,191 per participant, compared with $40,191 spent per athlete. The school awards about $5,772 in athletic aid per athlete.
Texas A&M University-Kingsville placed #8 among the best colleges for Women's Golf (Division II). Texas A&M University-Kingsville is a public school based in Kingsville, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $26,061, against $39,825 in expenses. The school awards about $4,790 in athletic aid per athlete.
Angelo State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Women's Golf (Division II). Located in San Angelo, TX, Angelo State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $26,407 per participant, compared with $25,074 spent per athlete. The school awards about $5,881 in athletic aid per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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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