by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 15 colleges for Women’s Lacrosse (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
Leading the list is Lewis University, our #1 college for Women's Lacrosse (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Romeoville, IL. Team revenue averages $19,981 per participant, compared with $19,981 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $9,669.
Grand Valley State University is one of the top schools for Women's Lacrosse (Division II), at #2. Based in Allendale, MI, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $24,328 per participant, with expenses of about $24,328 per participant. Athletic aid averages $6,088 per athlete.
University of Indianapolis is one of the top schools for Women's Lacrosse (Division II), at #3. Located in Indianapolis, IN, University of Indianapolis is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $24,512, with expenses of about $24,512 per participant. Athletic aid averages $9,002 per athlete.
Northwood University came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Women's Lacrosse (Division II). Located in Midland, MI, Northwood University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $19,387 per participant, against $19,387 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,948.
McKendree University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Women's Lacrosse (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Lebanon, IL. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $23,695, with expenses of about $23,695 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,695.
Northern Michigan University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Based in Marquette, MI, Northern Michigan University is a public institution. The program generates about $23,513 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $23,437 per participant. The school awards about $9,323 in athletic aid per athlete.
Walsh University landed the #7 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in North Canton, OH. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $11,651, compared with $10,776 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $5,087 per athlete.
Ashland University landed the #8 spot this year. Ashland University is a private not-for-profit school based in Ashland, OH. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $12,390, with expenses of about $12,390 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,808.
Saginaw Valley State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Women's Lacrosse (Division II). Located in University Center, MI, Saginaw Valley State University is a public institution. The program generates about $14,977 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $14,977 per participant. Athletic aid averages $5,118 per athlete.
Davenport University landed the #10 spot this year. Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Davenport University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $19,877 per participant, against $19,877 in expenses. The school awards about $6,850 in athletic aid per athlete.
Malone University ranked #11 on our 2026 list for Women's Lacrosse (Division II). Based in Canton, OH, Malone University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,547, with expenses of about $14,547 per participant. Athletic aid averages $7,372 per athlete.
Ursuline College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Ursuline College is a private not-for-profit school based in Pepper Pike, OH. Team revenue averages $11,637 per participant, against $11,637 in expenses. The school awards about $6,040 in athletic aid per athlete.
Quincy University did well this year, earning the #13 position. Quincy University is a private not-for-profit school based in Quincy, IL. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $17,542, against $18,090 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $8,507 per athlete.
Lake Erie College placed #14 among the best colleges for Women's Lacrosse (Division II). Located in Painesville, OH, Lake Erie College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $14,571 per participant, compared with $14,571 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $6,781 per athlete.
Tiffin University placed #15 among the best colleges for Women's Lacrosse (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Tiffin, OH. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,566, with expenses of about $9,566 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,785.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced 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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