by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 5 colleges for Women’s Swimming & Diving (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
Our analysis found Stevens Institute of Technology to be the best college for Women's Swimming & Diving (Division III) in New Jersey. Stevens Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit school based in Hoboken, NJ. Team revenue averages $7,188 per participant, against $7,188 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Rowan University ranked #2 among the best colleges for Women's Swimming & Diving (Division III). Rowan University is a public school based in Glassboro, NJ. The program generates about $10,177 in revenue per athlete, compared with $9,114 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Drew University ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Swimming & Diving (Division III). Based in Madison, NJ, Drew University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $7,706 in revenue per athlete, against $7,706 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Montclair State University is one of the top schools for Women's Swimming & Diving (Division III), at #4. This public school is set in Montclair, NJ. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,236, compared with $7,668 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Kean University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Women's Swimming & Diving (Division III). Based in Union, NJ, Kean University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $12,395 per participant, compared with $12,395 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
*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.
References
See our data sources and methodologies.