by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 10 schools for Women’s Gymnastics in Plains States by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, 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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Our analysis found Gustavus Adolphus College to be the best college for Women's Gymnastics in Plains States in the The Plains States Region. Located in Saint Peter, MN, Gustavus Adolphus College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,943, with expenses of about $6,943 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Women's Gymnastics in Plains States. Located in Minneapolis, MN, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a public institution. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities records an NCAA APR of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 92%. The program generates about $20,470 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $88,692 per participant. The school awards about $27,174 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Missouri-Columbia ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Gymnastics in Plains States. Located in Columbia, MO, University of Missouri-Columbia is a public institution. University of Missouri-Columbia records an NCAA APR of 995, alongside a GSR of 92%. The federal graduation rate stands at 79%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $122,136, against $122,136 in expenses. The school awards about $16,637 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Iowa earned the #4 place for student athletes. Based in Iowa City, IA, University of Iowa is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 995, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 92%. Team revenue averages $6,077 per participant, compared with $137,863 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $21,176 per athlete.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln earned the #5 place for student athletes. This public school is set in Lincoln, NE. University of Nebraska-Lincoln records an NCAA APR of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 77%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,903, compared with $101,539 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $16,793.
Simpson College landed the #6 spot this year. 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.
Southeast Missouri State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Women's Gymnastics in Plains States. Located in Cape Girardeau, MO, Southeast Missouri State University 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 58%. The program generates about $26,791 in revenue per athlete, against $26,791 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $9,582.
Iowa State University did well this year, earning the #8 position. This public school is set in Ames, IA. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 991, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 86%. The program generates about $15,966 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $93,869 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $16,185.
Winona State University placed #9 among the best colleges for Women's Gymnastics in Plains States. Based in Winona, MN, Winona State University is a public institution. The program generates about $7,950 in revenue per athlete, against $7,950 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $3,907 per athlete.
Hamline University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Hamline University is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Paul, MN. Team revenue averages $3,242 per participant, against $3,242 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced 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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