by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. We have ranked 9 programs for Women’s Softball (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, College Factual scores each program on 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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Lubbock Christian University tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Women's Softball (Division II). Based in Lubbock, TX, Lubbock Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $27,878 in revenue per athlete, compared with $27,878 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $8,404 per athlete.
Texas A & M International University landed the #2 spot for Women's Softball (Division II). Texas A & M International University is a public school based in Laredo, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $19,409, against $19,409 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,327.
The University of Texas at Tyler is one of the top schools for Women's Softball (Division II), at #3. Based in Tyler, TX, The University of Texas at Tyler is a public institution. Team revenue averages $32,555 per participant, compared with $32,555 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $6,209 per athlete.
West Texas A & M University earned the #4 place for student athletes. Located in Canyon, TX, West Texas A & M University is a public institution. The program generates about $28,918 in revenue per athlete, compared with $28,918 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $5,800 per athlete.
Texas Woman's University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Women's Softball (Division II). Texas Woman's University is a public school based in Denton, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $27,122, against $27,122 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,871.
The University of Texas Permian Basin ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Women's Softball (Division II). Located in Odessa, TX, The University of Texas Permian Basin is a public institution. The program generates about $15,861 in revenue per athlete, against $19,187 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $6,982 per athlete.
Texas A&M University-Kingsville ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Women's Softball (Division II). This public school is set in Kingsville, TX. Team revenue averages $11,336 per participant, against $17,248 in expenses. The school awards about $4,790 in athletic aid per athlete.
Angelo State University placed #8 among the best colleges for Women's Softball (Division II). Angelo State University is a public school based in San Angelo, TX. Team revenue averages $24,323 per participant, with expenses of about $23,954 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,881.
Midwestern State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Women's Softball (Division II). Based in Wichita Falls, TX, Midwestern State University is a public institution. The program generates about $10,486 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $10,486 per participant. The school awards about $5,772 in athletic aid per athlete.
*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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