by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 27 schools for Women’s Lacrosse (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, 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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No school ranked higher than Le Moyne College this year for Women's Lacrosse (Division II). Le Moyne College is a private not-for-profit school based in Syracuse, NY. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, alongside a GSR of 97%. The federal graduation rate stands at 80%. The program generates about $29,474 in revenue per athlete, compared with $29,499 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $9,944 per athlete.
Adelphi University is one of the top schools for Women's Lacrosse (Division II), at #2. Adelphi University is a private not-for-profit school based in Garden City, NY. Team revenue averages $24,815 per participant, compared with $24,815 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,963.
Thomas Jefferson University earned the #3 place for student athletes. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $15,230, with expenses of about $15,230 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $13,341.
Gannon University landed the #4 spot for Women's Lacrosse (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Erie, PA. The program generates about $15,338 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $15,338 per participant. The school awards about $9,313 in athletic aid per athlete.
Seton Hill University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Women's Lacrosse (Division II). Located in Greensburg, PA, Seton Hill University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $12,713, with expenses of about $12,713 per participant. The school awards about $5,657 in athletic aid per athlete.
Molloy University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Molloy University is a private not-for-profit school based in Rockville Centre, NY. The program generates about $11,121 in revenue per athlete, against $10,446 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,589.
Pace University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Pace University is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. The program generates about $15,908 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $15,194 per participant. The school awards about $7,466 in athletic aid per athlete.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania landed the #8 spot this year. Located in West Chester, PA, West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public institution. The program generates about $11,381 in revenue per athlete, against $11,640 in expenses. The school awards about $2,168 in athletic aid per athlete.
St. Thomas Aquinas College landed the #9 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Sparkill, NY. The program generates about $9,465 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $9,465 per participant. Athletic aid averages $8,813 per athlete.
Daemen University landed the #10 spot this year. Daemen University is a private not-for-profit school based in Amherst, NY. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $12,156, compared with $12,156 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $5,726 per athlete.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania landed the #11 spot this year. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public school based in Slippery Rock, PA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $11,404, compared with $11,563 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $2,028 per athlete.
Roberts Wesleyan University landed the #12 spot this year. Located in Rochester, NY, Roberts Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $11,723 in revenue per athlete, compared with $11,491 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $3,925 per athlete.
Georgian Court University landed the #13 spot this year. Georgian Court University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lakewood, NJ. Team revenue averages $20,533 per participant, compared with $20,431 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,874.
D'Youville University landed the #14 spot this year. Based in Buffalo, NY, D'Youville University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $11,048 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $11,038 per participant. The school awards about $8,393 in athletic aid per athlete.
Holy Family University ranked #15 on our 2026 list for Women's Lacrosse (Division II). Located in Philadelphia, PA, Holy Family University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $8,560 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $9,279 per participant. The school awards about $5,523 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of the District of Columbia ranked #16 on our 2026 list for Women's Lacrosse (Division II). University of the District of Columbia is a public school based in Washington, DC. Team revenue averages $28,312 per participant, with expenses of about $28,312 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $13,638.
Caldwell University ranked #17 on our 2026 list for Women's Lacrosse (Division II). Based in Caldwell, NJ, Caldwell University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $7,750 per participant, against $7,698 in expenses. The school awards about $6,698 in athletic aid per athlete.
Mercyhurst University placed #18 among the best colleges for Women's Lacrosse (Division II). Mercyhurst University is a private not-for-profit school based in Erie, PA. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 983, and a 94% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 71%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $15,604, with expenses of about $15,604 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $14,194.
Felician University ranked #19 on our 2026 list for Women's Lacrosse (Division II). Located in Lodi, NJ, Felician University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $16,867 per participant, against $16,867 in expenses. The school awards about $7,189 in athletic aid per athlete.
Dominican University New York came in at #20 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Orangeburg, NY. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,346, against $8,346 in expenses. The school awards about $4,678 in athletic aid per athlete.
Mercy University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Located in Dobbs Ferry, NY, Mercy University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $11,095 in revenue per athlete, compared with $11,095 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,094.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania did well this year, earning the #22 position. This public school is set in Millersville, PA. Team revenue averages $9,116 per participant, compared with $9,116 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $2,830.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania did well this year, earning the #23 position. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a public school based in East Stroudsburg, PA. Team revenue averages $15,587 per participant, compared with $13,732 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $2,313 per athlete.
Chestnut Hill College placed #24 among the best colleges for Women's Lacrosse (Division II). Based in Philadelphia, PA, Chestnut Hill College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,186, against $6,138 in expenses. The school awards about $4,192 in athletic aid per athlete.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania did well this year, earning the #25 position. Based in Kutztown, PA, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Team revenue averages $9,936 per participant, compared with $8,530 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $1,904.
Not far behind, these colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled 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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