by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. Our ranking highlights 12 schools for Women’s Lacrosse (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluates each program using 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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Explore the leading programs below:
No school ranked higher than Gannon University this year 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.
Thomas Jefferson University came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Women's Lacrosse (Division II). Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. Team revenue averages $15,230 per participant, with expenses of about $15,230 per participant. Athletic aid averages $13,341 per athlete.
Seton Hill University ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Lacrosse (Division II). Based in Greensburg, PA, Seton Hill University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $12,713 per participant, with expenses of about $12,713 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,657.
Mercyhurst University earned the #4 place for student athletes. Located in Erie, PA, Mercyhurst University is a private not-for-profit institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 983, and a 94% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 71%. The program generates about $15,604 in revenue per athlete, compared with $15,604 spent per athlete. The school awards about $14,194 in athletic aid per athlete.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is one of the top schools for Women's Lacrosse (Division II), at #5. This public school is set in West Chester, PA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $11,381, with expenses of about $11,640 per participant. Athletic aid averages $2,168 per athlete.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania placed #6 among the best colleges for Women's Lacrosse (Division II). This public school is set in Slippery Rock, PA. Team revenue averages $11,404 per participant, with expenses of about $11,563 per participant. The school awards about $2,028 in athletic aid per athlete.
Holy Family University landed the #7 spot this year. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Holy Family University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $8,560 per participant, compared with $9,279 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $5,523 per athlete.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania ranked #8 on our 2026 list for Women's Lacrosse (Division II). This public school is set in Millersville, PA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,116, compared with $9,116 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $2,830 per athlete.
Chestnut Hill College came in at #9 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Philadelphia, PA. Team revenue averages $6,186 per participant, compared with $6,138 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,192.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania did well this year, earning the #10 position. This public school is set in East Stroudsburg, PA. Team revenue averages $15,587 per participant, with expenses of about $13,732 per participant. The school awards about $2,313 in athletic aid per athlete.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania landed the #11 spot this year. Based in Kutztown, PA, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,936, against $8,530 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $1,904.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania landed the #12 spot this year. Located in Shippensburg, PA, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a public institution. The program generates about $6,555 in revenue per athlete, compared with $6,177 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $2,132 per athlete.
*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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