2026 Best Colleges for Women’s Volleyball

1

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

No school ranked higher than Johns Hopkins University this year for Women's Volleyball. Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit school based in Baltimore, MD. The program generates about $14,298 in revenue per athlete, compared with $12,951 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $2,612.

2

New York University
New York, NY

New York University came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Women's Volleyball. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. The program generates about $18,726 in revenue per athlete, against $18,352 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.

3

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Washington University in St Louis ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball. Washington University in St Louis is a private not-for-profit school based in St. Louis, MO. The program generates about $19,058 in revenue per athlete, against $18,364 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.

4

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Emory University came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Women's Volleyball. Emory University is a private not-for-profit school based in Atlanta, GA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $27,525, with expenses of about $17,207 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.

5

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

University of Chicago earned the #5 place for student athletes. Based in Chicago, IL, University of Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $15,002 per participant, compared with $15,002 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.

6

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Northwestern University landed the #6 spot this year. Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit school based in Evanston, IL. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 100%. Team revenue averages $102,824 per participant, with expenses of about $208,102 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $53,919.

7

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University landed the #7 spot this year. Tufts University is a private not-for-profit school based in Medford, MA. The program generates about $13,715 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $13,119 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.

8

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Wellesley College landed the #8 spot this year. Located in Wellesley, MA, Wellesley College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $18,212, compared with $18,212 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.

9

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Mellon University ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $13,439, compared with $13,597 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.

10

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

California Institute of Technology ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball. Located in Pasadena, CA, California Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $15,429 per participant, compared with $15,429 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.

11

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

University of Notre Dame placed #11 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball. Based in Notre Dame, IN, University of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 90%. The program generates about $167,786 in revenue per athlete, against $167,786 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $34,391 per athlete.

12

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Washington and Lee University did well this year, earning the #12 position. Located in Lexington, VA, Washington and Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $14,655 in revenue per athlete, against $14,401 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.

13

Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University did well this year, earning the #13 position. Duke University is a private not-for-profit school based in Durham, NC. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 82%. Team revenue averages $125,958 per participant, against $124,341 in expenses. The school awards about $34,321 in athletic aid per athlete.

14

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Bowdoin College placed #14 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball. This private not-for-profit school is set in Brunswick, ME. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $13,119, with expenses of about $12,425 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.

15

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Amherst College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Located in Amherst, MA, Amherst College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $13,859, with expenses of about $13,859 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.

16

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Middlebury College did well this year, earning the #16 position. Located in Middlebury, VT, Middlebury College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $12,898 per participant, compared with $12,898 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.

17

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

University of Southern California did well this year, earning the #17 position. University of Southern California is a private not-for-profit school based in Los Angeles, CA. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. About 73% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $162,638, with expenses of about $162,638 per participant. The school awards about $40,006 in athletic aid per athlete.

18

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Ohio State University-Main Campus placed #18 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball. Based in Columbus, OH, Ohio State University-Main Campus is a public institution. Ohio State University-Main Campus records an NCAA APR of 1000, and a 93% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 91%. The program generates about $158,051 in revenue per athlete, against $158,051 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $27,151 per athlete.

19

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

University of Washington-Seattle Campus did well this year, earning the #19 position. Based in Seattle, WA, University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 100%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $78,879, compared with $181,108 spent per athlete. The school awards about $26,539 in athletic aid per athlete.

20

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Point Loma Nazarene University did well this year, earning the #20 position. Based in San Diego, CA, Point Loma Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $43,004 per participant, against $42,700 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $14,927 per athlete.

21

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus did well this year, earning the #21 position. This public school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus records an NCAA APR of 1000, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 82% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $210,206 in revenue per athlete, compared with $210,206 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $30,613.

22

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Colorado School of Mines landed the #22 spot this year. Based in Golden, CO, Colorado School of Mines is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $35,991, compared with $35,991 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $7,984 per athlete.

23

Rice University
Houston, TX

Rice University placed #23 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball. Located in Houston, TX, Rice University is a private not-for-profit institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 82%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $131,225, with expenses of about $131,225 per participant. Athletic aid averages $41,166 per athlete.

24

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

University of Wisconsin-Madison came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Located in Madison, WI, University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 995, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 91%. The program generates about $213,444 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $273,138 per participant. Athletic aid averages $21,586 per athlete.

25

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore College placed #25 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball. This private not-for-profit school is set in Swarthmore, PA. Team revenue averages $13,844 per participant, compared with $12,850 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.