by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 17 programs for Women’s Gymnastics (Division III) 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 Ursinus College to be the best college for Women's Gymnastics (Division III) in the United States. Ursinus College is a private not-for-profit school based in Collegeville, PA. The program generates about $8,860 in revenue per athlete, against $8,860 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse ranked #2 among the best colleges for Women's Gymnastics (Division III). Based in La Crosse, WI, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $15,225, compared with $12,880 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Gustavus Adolphus College ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Gymnastics (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Peter, MN. Team revenue averages $6,943 per participant, with expenses of about $6,943 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Ithaca College landed the #4 spot for Women's Gymnastics (Division III). Based in Ithaca, NY, Ithaca College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $7,205 in revenue per athlete, against $7,205 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
State University of New York at Cortland came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Women's Gymnastics (Division III). Located in Cortland, NY, State University of New York at Cortland is a public institution. The program generates about $8,805 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $8,805 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Springfield College did well this year, earning the #6 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Springfield, MA. The program generates about $9,518 in revenue per athlete, against $9,518 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh landed the #7 spot this year. Located in Oshkosh, WI, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is a public institution. The program generates about $10,284 in revenue per athlete, against $13,137 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire did well this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Eau Claire, WI, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a public institution. The program generates about $6,387 in revenue per athlete, compared with $5,612 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
University of Wisconsin-Stout came in at #9 in this year's ranking. University of Wisconsin-Stout is a public school based in Menomonie, WI. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,530, with expenses of about $14,530 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Simpson College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Located in Indianola, IA, Simpson College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,999, against $5,448 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater landed the #11 spot this year. This public school is set in Whitewater, WI. Team revenue averages $4,492 per participant, with expenses of about $5,602 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Utica University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Utica University is a private not-for-profit school based in Utica, NY. Team revenue averages $9,917 per participant, against $8,283 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Hamline University landed the #13 spot this year. Located in Saint Paul, MN, Hamline University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $3,242, against $3,242 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Adrian College landed the #14 spot this year. Based in Adrian, MI, Adrian College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $5,430 per participant, compared with $5,430 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
East Texas Baptist University ranked #15 on our 2026 list for Women's Gymnastics (Division III). East Texas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Marshall, TX. The program generates about $6,965 in revenue per athlete, compared with $6,965 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Greenville University landed the #16 spot this year. Based in Greenville, IL, Greenville University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,903, compared with $7,596 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Rhode Island College placed #17 among the best colleges for Women's Gymnastics (Division III). This public school is set in Providence, RI. The program generates about $3,486 in revenue per athlete, compared with $3,486 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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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