by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 53 programs for Women’s Lacrosse (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
No school ranked higher than Bowdoin College this year for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Based in Brunswick, ME, Bowdoin College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,082, compared with $12,990 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Tufts University came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Based in Medford, MA, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $11,426 per participant, with expenses of about $11,426 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Amherst College ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Amherst College is a private not-for-profit school based in Amherst, MA. Team revenue averages $12,548 per participant, against $12,548 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Middlebury College landed the #4 spot for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Middlebury College is a private not-for-profit school based in Middlebury, VT. The program generates about $15,390 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $15,390 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Williams College landed the #5 spot for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Based in Williamstown, MA, Williams College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $9,645 per participant, against $9,645 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Colby College landed the #6 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Waterville, ME. The program generates about $13,548 in revenue per athlete, against $13,548 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Bates College placed #7 among the best colleges for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Lewiston, ME. Team revenue averages $10,171 per participant, with expenses of about $9,868 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Wellesley College placed #8 among the best colleges for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Wellesley College is a private not-for-profit school based in Wellesley, MA. Team revenue averages $7,779 per participant, against $7,779 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Emerson College landed the #9 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $11,151, against $10,700 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology landed the #10 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cambridge, MA. The program generates about $4,657 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $4,657 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Babson College landed the #11 spot this year. Babson College is a private not-for-profit school based in Wellesley, MA. The program generates about $6,507 in revenue per athlete, compared with $6,507 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Connecticut College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Connecticut College is a private not-for-profit school based in New London, CT. The program generates about $9,306 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $9,306 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Western New England University did well this year, earning the #13 position. Western New England University is a private not-for-profit school based in Springfield, MA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,520, against $8,412 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Gordon College came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Located in Wenham, MA, Gordon College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,766, with expenses of about $9,064 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Springfield College placed #15 among the best colleges for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Based in Springfield, MA, Springfield College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $7,310 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $7,310 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) ranked #16 on our 2026 list for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is a private not-for-profit school based in Norton, MA. Team revenue averages $5,930 per participant, with expenses of about $5,930 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Maine Maritime Academy landed the #17 spot this year. This public school is set in Castine, ME. The program generates about $8,291 in revenue per athlete, against $8,291 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Salve Regina University came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Located in Newport, RI, Salve Regina University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $5,169 in revenue per athlete, compared with $4,836 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Suffolk University did well this year, earning the #19 position. Suffolk University is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. Team revenue averages $7,960 per participant, with expenses of about $7,960 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Wentworth Institute of Technology came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Located in Boston, MA, Wentworth Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $4,520 per participant, against $5,038 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Endicott College placed #21 among the best colleges for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Endicott College is a private not-for-profit school based in Beverly, MA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,463, against $4,463 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Hartford landed the #22 spot this year. Located in West Hartford, CT, University of Hartford is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $7,218 in revenue per athlete, against $8,934 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $587.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy did well this year, earning the #23 position. Located in Buzzards Bay, MA, Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a public institution. Team revenue averages $2,343 per participant, with expenses of about $2,662 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Norwich University ranked #24 on our 2026 list for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Based in Northfield, VT, Norwich University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $5,308 per participant, compared with $5,308 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Rivier University landed the #25 spot this year. Rivier University is a private not-for-profit school based in Nashua, NH. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,476, with expenses of about $6,476 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
These programs also stood out among the best this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced 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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