by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 10 schools for Women’s Golf (Division III) 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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Our analysis found University of Dallas to be the best college for Women's Golf (Division III) in the Southwest Region. This private not-for-profit school is set in Irving, TX. The program generates about $10,765 in revenue per athlete, compared with $10,765 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is one of the top schools for Women's Golf (Division III), at #2. This private not-for-profit school is set in Belton, TX. The program generates about $15,038 in revenue per athlete, against $15,038 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Texas Lutheran University earned the #3 place for student athletes. Located in Seguin, TX, Texas Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $10,054 per participant, with expenses of about $12,968 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
LeTourneau University ranked #4 among the best colleges for Women's Golf (Division III). Based in Longview, TX, LeTourneau University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,783, compared with $5,783 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Hardin-Simmons University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Women's Golf (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Abilene, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,233, with expenses of about $12,367 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
East Texas Baptist University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. East Texas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Marshall, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $12,329, with expenses of about $12,329 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Schreiner University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Located in Kerrville, TX, Schreiner University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $9,479 in revenue per athlete, against $9,024 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
McMurry University landed the #8 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Abilene, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $12,048, compared with $12,048 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 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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