by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. This list ranks 13 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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Explore the leading programs below:
No school ranked higher than Washington and Lee University this year for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Washington and Lee University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lexington, VA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,769, against $6,633 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Christopher Newport University ranked #2 among the best colleges for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Located in Newport News, VA, Christopher Newport University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,697, against $9,697 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Randolph-Macon College landed the #3 spot for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Ashland, VA. Team revenue averages $6,700 per participant, compared with $6,700 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Mary Washington came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Located in Fredericksburg, VA, University of Mary Washington is a public institution. Team revenue averages $6,760 per participant, compared with $7,300 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Shenandoah University landed the #5 spot for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Based in Winchester, VA, Shenandoah University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,470, compared with $5,470 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
University of Lynchburg landed the #6 spot this year. University of Lynchburg is a private not-for-profit school based in Lynchburg, VA. The program generates about $7,026 in revenue per athlete, compared with $7,026 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Roanoke College placed #7 among the best colleges for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Salem, VA. Team revenue averages $6,046 per participant, with expenses of about $6,046 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Randolph College placed #8 among the best colleges for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Located in Lynchburg, VA, Randolph College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $5,356 per participant, compared with $5,356 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Eastern Mennonite University ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Based 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 ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Based in Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $4,736 per participant, with expenses of about $4,736 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Ferrum College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Located in Ferrum, VA, Ferrum College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $6,498 per participant, compared with $6,498 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Averett University placed #12 among the best colleges for Women's Lacrosse (Division III). Based in Danville, VA, Averett University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $2,602 in revenue per athlete, against $2,602 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Southern Virginia University did well this year, earning the #13 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Buena Vista, VA. The program generates about $5,049 in revenue per athlete, against $5,049 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $90.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published 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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