by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. This list ranks 30 programs 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:
No school ranked higher than Rhodes College this year for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Rhodes College is a private not-for-profit school based in Memphis, TN. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,280, with expenses of about $9,280 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Washington and Lee University is one of the top schools for Women's Lacrosse (Division III), at #2. Washington and Lee University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lexington, VA. The program generates about $6,769 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $6,633 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Christopher Newport University earned the #3 place for student athletes. This public school is set in Newport News, VA. The program generates about $9,697 in revenue per athlete, compared with $9,697 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Berry College came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Based in Mount Berry, GA, Berry College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $10,745 per participant, compared with $10,451 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Centre College landed the #5 spot for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Located in Danville, KY, Centre College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $5,665 in revenue per athlete, against $5,665 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Randolph-Macon College placed #6 among the best colleges for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Randolph-Macon College is a private not-for-profit school based in Ashland, VA. The program generates about $6,700 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $6,700 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
University of Mary Washington came in at #7 in this year's ranking. University of Mary Washington is a public school based in Fredericksburg, VA. The program generates about $6,760 in revenue per athlete, compared with $7,300 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Shenandoah University ranked #8 on our 2026 list for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Winchester, VA. Team revenue averages $5,470 per participant, against $5,470 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Lynchburg came in at #9 in this year's ranking. University of Lynchburg is a private not-for-profit school based in Lynchburg, VA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,026, compared with $7,026 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Spalding University ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Based in Louisville, KY, Spalding University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $8,812 in revenue per athlete, against $8,812 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Transylvania University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Located in Lexington, KY, Transylvania University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $6,273 in revenue per athlete, compared with $6,273 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Oglethorpe University did well this year, earning the #12 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Atlanta, GA. The program generates about $8,098 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $8,098 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Roanoke College came in at #13 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Salem, VA. Team revenue averages $6,046 per participant, compared with $6,046 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Hendrix College came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Hendrix College is a private not-for-profit school based in Conway, AR. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,519, compared with $5,519 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Huntingdon College placed #15 among the best colleges for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Located in Montgomery, AL, Huntingdon College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $10,057, compared with $10,057 spent per athlete. The school awards about $1,932 in athletic aid per athlete.
Piedmont University ranked #16 on our 2026 list for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Located in Demorest, GA, Piedmont University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $10,740 per participant, against $10,740 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Guilford College landed the #17 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Greensboro, NC. The program generates about $7,183 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $6,001 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Randolph College landed the #18 spot this year. Based in Lynchburg, VA, Randolph College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,356, with expenses of about $5,356 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Eastern Mennonite University landed the #19 spot this year. Located in Harrisonburg, VA, Eastern Mennonite University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,261, against $5,261 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Virginia Wesleyan University placed #20 among the best colleges for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Virginia Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit school based in Virginia Beach, VA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,736, against $4,736 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Pfeiffer University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Based in Misenheimer, NC, Pfeiffer University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $5,592 per participant, against $6,179 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Methodist University ranked #22 on our 2026 list for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Fayetteville, NC. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,378, compared with $7,378 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Brevard College did well this year, earning the #23 position. Based in Brevard, NC, Brevard College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $7,370 per participant, compared with $7,370 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $327 per athlete.
Averett University placed #24 among the best colleges for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Averett University is a private not-for-profit school based in Danville, VA. Team revenue averages $2,602 per participant, against $2,602 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
William Peace University ranked #25 on our 2026 list for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). William Peace University is a private not-for-profit school based in Raleigh, NC. The program generates about $4,588 in revenue per athlete, compared with $3,963 spent per athlete. 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. 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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