by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 5 schools for Women’s Softball (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
Leading the list is Emory University, our #1 college for Women's Softball (Division III). Located in Atlanta, GA, Emory University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $28,032 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $20,206 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Berry College ranked #2 among the best colleges for Women's Softball (Division III). Berry College is a private not-for-profit school based in Mount Berry, GA. The program generates about $11,070 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $10,661 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Covenant College ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Softball (Division III). Located in Lookout Mountain, GA, Covenant College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,693, against $7,362 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Piedmont University ranked #4 among the best colleges for Women's Softball (Division III). Based in Demorest, GA, Piedmont University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $10,575 per participant, with expenses of about $10,575 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
LaGrange College earned the #5 place for student athletes. LaGrange College is a private not-for-profit school based in Lagrange, GA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,946, with expenses of about $4,946 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published 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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