by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. We have ranked 11 schools for Women’s Lacrosse (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, 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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Bentley University tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Women's Lacrosse (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Waltham, MA. The program generates about $8,783 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $8,560 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,029.
University of New Haven is one of the top schools for Women's Lacrosse (Division II), at #2. Based in West Haven, CT, University of New Haven is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $20,034 per participant, with expenses of about $19,864 per participant. The school awards about $7,566 in athletic aid per athlete.
Saint Anselm College is one of the top schools for Women's Lacrosse (Division II), at #3. This private not-for-profit school is set in Manchester, NH. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $10,852, against $10,852 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $5,219 per athlete.
University of Bridgeport landed the #4 spot for Women's Lacrosse (Division II). Located in Bridgeport, CT, University of Bridgeport is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $17,498, with expenses of about $15,643 per participant. Athletic aid averages $9,070 per athlete.
Assumption University is one of the top schools for Women's Lacrosse (Division II), at #5. Based in Worcester, MA, Assumption University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $13,252 per participant, compared with $13,252 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $4,778 per athlete.
Saint Michael's College did well this year, earning the #6 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Colchester, VT. The program generates about $10,845 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $10,845 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,634.
American International College placed #7 among the best colleges for Women's Lacrosse (Division II). Based in Springfield, MA, American International College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $29,382 in revenue per athlete, compared with $29,382 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $11,241 per athlete.
Southern Connecticut State University landed the #8 spot this year. Southern Connecticut State University is a public school based in New Haven, CT. The program generates about $12,867 in revenue per athlete, compared with $12,867 spent per athlete. The school awards about $4,062 in athletic aid per athlete.
Southern New Hampshire University did well this year, earning the #9 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Manchester, NH. Team revenue averages $12,668 per participant, with expenses of about $12,668 per participant. Athletic aid averages $4,849 per athlete.
Post University ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Women's Lacrosse (Division II). Based in Waterbury, CT, Post University is a private for-profit institution. The program generates about $10,070 in revenue per athlete, compared with $10,069 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $8,848 per athlete.
Franklin Pierce University did well this year, earning the #11 position. Based in Rindge, NH, Franklin Pierce University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $9,945 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $9,945 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $292.
*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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