by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. We have ranked 13 schools for Women’s Rowing (Division II) 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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No school ranked higher than Thomas Jefferson University this year for Women's Rowing (Division II). Located in Philadelphia, PA, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $16,668 in revenue per athlete, against $16,668 in expenses. The school awards about $13,341 in athletic aid per athlete.
Rollins College earned the #2 place for student athletes. Rollins College is a private not-for-profit school based in Winter Park, FL. The program generates about $12,770 in revenue per athlete, against $12,770 in expenses. The school awards about $11,632 in athletic aid per athlete.
Nova Southeastern University came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Women's Rowing (Division II). Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Nova Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $14,746 in revenue per athlete, compared with $14,746 spent per athlete. The school awards about $13,636 in athletic aid per athlete.
Seattle Pacific University earned the #4 place for student athletes. Located in Seattle, WA, Seattle Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $15,779 in revenue per athlete, against $15,779 in expenses. The school awards about $8,836 in athletic aid per athlete.
Western Washington University earned the #5 place for student athletes. Western Washington University is a public school based in Bellingham, WA. The program generates about $17,229 in revenue per athlete, compared with $17,229 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $3,961 per athlete.
Mercyhurst University placed #6 among the best colleges for Women's Rowing (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Erie, PA. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 953, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 75%. The program generates about $7,881 in revenue per athlete, compared with $24,840 spent per athlete. The school awards about $14,194 in athletic aid per athlete.
Assumption University ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Women's Rowing (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Worcester, MA. The program generates about $2,993 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $2,932 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,778.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt landed the #8 spot this year. This public school is set in Arcata, CA. The program generates about $27,737 in revenue per athlete, against $25,367 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $4,418 per athlete.
Barry University ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Women's Rowing (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Miami, FL. The program generates about $22,021 in revenue per athlete, compared with $22,021 spent per athlete. The school awards about $10,733 in athletic aid per athlete.
D'Youville University landed the #10 spot this year. Located in Buffalo, NY, D'Youville University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $7,073 per participant, with expenses of about $7,073 per participant. The school awards about $8,393 in athletic aid per athlete.
Dominican University New York came in at #11 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Orangeburg, NY. The program generates about $7,937 in revenue per athlete, against $7,937 in expenses. The school awards about $4,678 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Central Oklahoma landed the #12 spot this year. Located in Edmond, OK, University of Central Oklahoma is a public institution. Team revenue averages $13,840 per participant, compared with $13,764 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $6,477 per athlete.
Franklin Pierce University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Franklin Pierce University is a private not-for-profit school based in Rindge, NH. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $10,145, against $10,145 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $292 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Programs are scored on 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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