by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. Our ranking highlights 7 schools for Women’s Lacrosse (Division III) 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:
Our analysis found Stevens Institute of Technology to be the best college for Women's Lacrosse (Division III) in New Jersey. Stevens Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit school based in Hoboken, NJ. The program generates about $7,964 in revenue per athlete, compared with $7,964 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
The College of New Jersey ranked #2 among the best colleges for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Based in Ewing, NJ, The College of New Jersey is a public institution. Team revenue averages $6,632 per participant, against $6,632 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Rowan University landed the #3 spot for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). This public school is set in Glassboro, NJ. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $13,923, against $11,998 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Drew University ranked #4 among the best colleges for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Madison, NJ. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,330, compared with $6,330 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Stockton University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). This public school is set in Galloway, NJ. Team revenue averages $6,460 per participant, against $6,460 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Montclair State University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Located in Montclair, NJ, Montclair State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,027, against $7,766 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Kean University ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Based in Union, NJ, Kean University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $8,198 per participant, with expenses of about $8,198 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled 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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