by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 13 colleges for Women’s Gymnastics (Division I) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, 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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Clemson University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Women's Gymnastics (Division I). This public school is set in Clemson, SC. Clemson University records an NCAA APR of 1000. The program generates about $202,391 in revenue per athlete, against $202,391 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $21,730.
University of Kentucky earned the #2 place for student athletes. Located in Lexington, KY, University of Kentucky is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 100%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $140,682, with expenses of about $140,682 per participant. The school awards about $23,921 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Florida came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Women's Gymnastics (Division I). University of Florida is a public school based in Gainesville, FL. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 76%. The program generates about $63,404 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $175,823 per participant. The school awards about $23,180 in athletic aid per athlete.
The University of Alabama came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Women's Gymnastics (Division I). Located in Tuscaloosa, AL, The University of Alabama is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 990, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 93% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $189,427 in revenue per athlete, against $189,427 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $20,760 per athlete.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #5 spot for Women's Gymnastics (Division I). This public school is set in Baton Rouge, LA. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College records an NCAA APR of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 91%. Team revenue averages $66,390 per participant, with expenses of about $199,285 per participant. Athletic aid averages $20,802 per athlete.
Auburn University ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Women's Gymnastics (Division I). Located in Auburn, AL, Auburn University is a public institution. Auburn University records an NCAA APR of 985, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 100%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $35,393, compared with $140,232 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $28,233 per athlete.
University of Georgia landed the #7 spot this year. Based in Athens, GA, University of Georgia is a public institution. University of Georgia records an NCAA APR of 982, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 100% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $80,554 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $117,732 per participant. Athletic aid averages $18,925 per athlete.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh did well this year, earning the #8 position. North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public school based in Raleigh, NC. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 100% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $43,132 per participant, compared with $73,933 spent per athlete. The school awards about $18,384 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Arkansas landed the #9 spot this year. Based in Fayetteville, AR, University of Arkansas is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 92% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $17,756, against $114,229 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $21,062 per athlete.
West Virginia University ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Women's Gymnastics (Division I). Based in Morgantown, WV, West Virginia University is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 77%. The program generates about $43,511 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $43,511 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $19,705.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #11 spot this year. Located in Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public institution. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill records an NCAA APR of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 83% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $37,648 in revenue per athlete, against $79,606 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $17,771 per athlete.
William & Mary landed the #12 spot this year. Located in Williamsburg, VA, William & Mary is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 92%. Team revenue averages $42,933 per participant, compared with $19,343 spent per athlete. The school awards about $15,943 in athletic aid per athlete.
Presbyterian College placed #13 among the best colleges for Women's Gymnastics (Division I). Presbyterian College is a private not-for-profit school based in Clinton, SC. The program generates about $11,409 in revenue per athlete, compared with $11,409 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $11,454 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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