by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 6 schools for Women’s Volleyball (Division I) 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
University of Georgia earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Women's Volleyball (Division I). Located in Athens, GA, University of Georgia is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 92% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $6,008 in revenue per athlete, compared with $118,220 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $18,925.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus earned the #2 place for student athletes. Located in Atlanta, GA, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a public institution. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus records an NCAA APR of 995, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 82%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $24,733, compared with $117,251 spent per athlete. The school awards about $22,289 in athletic aid per athlete.
Georgia State University came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Women's Volleyball (Division I). This public school is set in Atlanta, GA. Georgia State University records an NCAA APR of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 77%. The program generates about $56,583 in revenue per athlete, against $56,583 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $21,875 per athlete.
Mercer University landed the #4 spot for Women's Volleyball (Division I). Mercer University is a private not-for-profit school based in Macon, GA. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 972, alongside a GSR of 93%. Its federal graduation rate is 80%. The program generates about $86,992 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $86,992 per participant. Athletic aid averages $23,898 per athlete.
Kennesaw State University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division I). Located in Kennesaw, GA, Kennesaw State University is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 990, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 91% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $100,382, with expenses of about $100,382 per participant. Athletic aid averages $12,283 per athlete.
Georgia Southern University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Located in Statesboro, GA, Georgia Southern University is a public institution. Georgia Southern University records an NCAA APR of 995, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. About 65% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $50,023 per participant, with expenses of about $50,023 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $11,953.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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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