by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. Our ranking highlights 63 schools for Women’s Golf 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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Explore the leading programs below:
Dallas Baptist University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Women's Golf. Based in Dallas, TX, Dallas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $89,372 per participant, compared with $88,278 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $9,215.
Abilene Christian University earned the #2 place for student athletes. This private not-for-profit school is set in Abilene, TX. Abilene Christian University records an NCAA APR of 1000. The program generates about $227,449 in revenue per athlete, against $70,851 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $26,012 per athlete.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Women's Golf. Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a public school based in Tempe, AZ. Arizona State University Campus Immersion records an NCAA APR of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 83%. The program generates about $295,119 in revenue per athlete, compared with $295,119 spent per athlete. The school awards about $27,490 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Dallas is one of the top schools for Women's Golf, at #4. University of Dallas is a private not-for-profit school based in Irving, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $10,765, with expenses of about $10,765 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Southern Methodist University is one of the top schools for Women's Golf, at #5. Located in Dallas, TX, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Southern Methodist University records an NCAA APR of 992, with a Graduation Success Rate of 90%. The federal graduation rate stands at 80%. Team revenue averages $273,450 per participant, compared with $273,450 spent per athlete. The school awards about $56,388 in athletic aid per athlete.
Baylor University landed the #6 spot this year. Based in Waco, TX, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 43%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $208,185, against $208,185 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $30,455.
University of Tulsa came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Based in Tulsa, OK, University of Tulsa is a private not-for-profit institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 40%. Team revenue averages $165,212 per participant, with expenses of about $165,212 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $34,797.
The University of Texas at Austin landed the #8 spot this year. The University of Texas at Austin is a public school based in Austin, TX. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 78% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $32,897 in revenue per athlete, against $176,827 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $22,650.
Texas Christian University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Located in Fort Worth, TX, Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 976, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 86% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $161,836 per participant, with expenses of about $161,836 per participant. The school awards about $37,174 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus landed the #10 spot this year. This public school is set in Norman, OK. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 100%. The program generates about $26,075 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $151,135 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $27,789.
Texas A&M University-College Station ranked #11 on our 2026 list for Women's Golf. Located in College Station, TX, Texas A&M University-College Station is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 63% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $41,403, with expenses of about $220,501 per participant. Athletic aid averages $17,123 per athlete.
LeTourneau University ranked #12 on our 2026 list for Women's Golf. LeTourneau University is a private not-for-profit school based in Longview, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,783, against $5,783 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #13 spot this year. Located in Arlington, TX, The University of Texas at Arlington is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 75%. The program generates about $78,750 in revenue per athlete, compared with $78,750 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $12,666.
Texas Lutheran University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Seguin, TX. Team revenue averages $10,054 per participant, compared with $12,968 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
University of Arizona placed #15 among the best colleges for Women's Golf. University of Arizona is a public school based in Tucson, AZ. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 992, alongside a GSR of 86%. Its federal graduation rate is 60%. Team revenue averages $183,649 per participant, with expenses of about $183,649 per participant. The school awards about $20,887 in athletic aid per athlete.
Oklahoma Baptist University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Oklahoma Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Shawnee, OK. The program generates about $30,637 in revenue per athlete, against $31,385 in expenses. The school awards about $8,273 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor ranked #17 on our 2026 list for Women's Golf. Based in Belton, TX, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $15,038 in revenue per athlete, compared with $15,038 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus placed #18 among the best colleges for Women's Golf. University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a public school based in Albuquerque, NM. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 67% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $61,058 per participant, against $59,837 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $19,510 per athlete.
Northern Arizona University placed #19 among the best colleges for Women's Golf. Based in Flagstaff, AZ, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 88%. Its federal graduation rate is 86%. The program generates about $64,799 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $64,799 per participant. The school awards about $13,581 in athletic aid per athlete.
The University of Texas at San Antonio came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Based in San Antonio, TX, The University of Texas at San Antonio is a public institution. The University of Texas at San Antonio records an NCAA APR of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 83% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $59,051 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $59,051 per participant. The school awards about $16,155 in athletic aid per athlete.
Texas A & M International University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Texas A & M International University is a public school based in Laredo, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $40,587, against $40,587 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,327.
Texas State University ranked #22 on our 2026 list for Women's Golf. Located in San Marcos, TX, Texas State University is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 33%. Team revenue averages $68,642 per participant, against $68,642 in expenses. The school awards about $16,371 in athletic aid per athlete.
Hardin-Simmons University landed the #23 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Abilene, TX. The program generates about $14,233 in revenue per athlete, compared with $12,367 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
University of the Incarnate Word placed #24 among the best colleges for Women's Golf. This private not-for-profit school is set in San Antonio, TX. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, and a 90% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 88%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $53,590, against $53,590 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $18,744.
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi placed #25 among the best colleges for Women's Golf. Located in Corpus Christi, TX, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 100%. The program generates about $75,455 in revenue per athlete, compared with $75,455 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $10,202.
Not far behind, these colleges also placed near the top this year:
*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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