by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 63 schools for Women’s Gymnastics (Division I) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, 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 Baylor University to be the best college for Women's Gymnastics (Division I) in the United States. Baylor University is a private not-for-profit school based in Waco, TX. The program generates about $65,498 in revenue per athlete, compared with $65,498 spent per athlete. The school awards about $30,455 in athletic aid per athlete.
Clemson University is one of the top schools for Women's Gymnastics (Division I), at #2. This public school is set in Clemson, SC. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $202,391, compared with $202,391 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $21,730.
Stanford University is one of the top schools for Women's Gymnastics (Division I), at #3. Stanford University is a private not-for-profit school based in Stanford, CA. Stanford University records an NCAA APR of 990, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 100%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $155,118, against $155,118 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $42,012.
George Washington University is one of the top schools for Women's Gymnastics (Division I), at #4. Located in Washington, DC, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. George Washington University records an NCAA APR of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 100%. The program generates about $87,727 in revenue per athlete, against $87,727 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $29,880.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus ranked #5 among the best colleges for Women's Gymnastics (Division I). This public school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 995, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 100%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $104,522, against $104,522 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $30,613 per athlete.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Based in New Brunswick, NJ, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 100%. The program generates about $130,927 in revenue per athlete, against $130,927 in expenses. The school awards about $26,379 in athletic aid per athlete.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion landed the #7 spot this year. This public school is set in Tempe, AZ. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 100%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $117,399, with expenses of about $117,399 per participant. The school awards about $27,490 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Kentucky placed #8 among the best colleges for Women's Gymnastics (Division I). Located in Lexington, KY, University of Kentucky 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 $140,682 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $140,682 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $23,921.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus did well this year, earning the #9 position. Located in Seattle, WA, University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a public institution. University of Washington-Seattle Campus records an NCAA APR of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 92% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $63,337 per participant, against $162,980 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $26,539 per athlete.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor landed the #10 spot this year. This public school is set in Ann Arbor, MI. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 100%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $20,478, against $141,322 in expenses. The school awards about $28,650 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of California-Berkeley did well this year, earning the #11 position. Located in Berkeley, CA, University of California-Berkeley is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 995, alongside a GSR of 93%. Its federal graduation rate is 93%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $154,619, against $154,619 in expenses. The school awards about $21,267 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Denver came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Based in Denver, CO, University of Denver is a private not-for-profit institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 981, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 83% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $163,464, compared with $163,464 spent per athlete. The school awards about $42,890 in athletic aid per athlete.
Michigan State University placed #13 among the best colleges for Women's Gymnastics (Division I). Located in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 92%. Team revenue averages $116,752 per participant, against $116,752 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $22,500 per athlete.
Ohio State University-Main Campus ranked #14 on our 2026 list for Women's Gymnastics (Division I). This public school is set in Columbus, OH. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 85%. About 83% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $103,965, against $103,965 in expenses. The school awards about $27,151 in athletic aid per athlete.
Boise State University placed #15 among the best colleges for Women's Gymnastics (Division I). Based in Boise, ID, Boise State University is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 92% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $74,303, against $74,303 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $29,790 per athlete.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus ranked #16 on our 2026 list for Women's Gymnastics (Division I). Located in Norman, OK, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a public institution. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus records an NCAA APR of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 100% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $30,258 per participant, compared with $310,131 spent per athlete. The school awards about $27,789 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Florida came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Located in Gainesville, FL, University of Florida is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 76% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $63,404 in revenue per athlete, compared with $175,823 spent per athlete. The school awards about $23,180 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Utah placed #18 among the best colleges for Women's Gymnastics (Division I). University of Utah is a public school based in Salt Lake City, UT. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 990, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 92%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $80,546, with expenses of about $216,337 per participant. Athletic aid averages $29,047 per athlete.
Temple University did well this year, earning the #19 position. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Temple University is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 92%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $48,064, with expenses of about $48,064 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $28,567.
University of Maryland-College Park did well this year, earning the #20 position. This public school is set in College Park, MD. University of Maryland-College Park records an NCAA APR of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 79%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $17,689, against $85,665 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $30,606.
University of California-Los Angeles landed the #21 spot this year. This public school is set in Los Angeles, CA. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 972, and a 92% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 92%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $185,120, against $185,120 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $24,306 per athlete.
The University of Alabama landed the #22 spot this year. The University of Alabama is a public school based in Tuscaloosa, AL. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 990, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 93%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $189,427, against $189,427 in expenses. The school awards about $20,760 in athletic aid per athlete.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #23 spot this year. Based in Baton Rouge, LA, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a public institution. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College records an NCAA APR of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 91%. The program generates about $66,390 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $199,285 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $20,802.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a public school based in University Park, PA. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus records an NCAA APR of 1000, and a 93% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 92%. The program generates about $36,525 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $109,492 per participant. Athletic aid averages $25,170 per athlete.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ranked #25 on our 2026 list for Women's Gymnastics (Division I). Located in Minneapolis, MN, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 92% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $20,470 per participant, compared with $88,692 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $27,174.
These schools rounded out the top of the list:
*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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