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 colleges 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 Mississippi earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Women's Volleyball (Division I). University of Mississippi is a public school based in University, MS. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 92%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $161,713, compared with $161,713 spent per athlete. The school awards about $22,457 in athletic aid per athlete.
Mississippi State University landed the #2 spot for Women's Volleyball (Division I). Located in Mississippi State, MS, Mississippi State University is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 33%. The program generates about $111,704 in revenue per athlete, compared with $111,704 spent per athlete. The school awards about $24,143 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Southern Mississippi ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division I). This public school is set in Hattiesburg, MS. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 982, with a Graduation Success Rate of 88%. Its federal graduation rate is 82%. The program generates about $46,107 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $46,107 per participant. The school awards about $13,309 in athletic aid per athlete.
Jackson State University ranked #4 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division I). Based in Jackson, MS, Jackson State University is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 989, alongside a GSR of 91%. The federal graduation rate stands at 70%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $28,536, against $28,536 in expenses. The school awards about $7,647 in athletic aid per athlete.
Alcorn State University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division I). Alcorn State University is a public school based in Alcorn State, MS. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 969, with a Graduation Success Rate of 93%. The federal graduation rate stands at 70%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $24,635, compared with $24,635 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,599.
Mississippi Valley State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball (Division I). Located in Itta Bena, MS, Mississippi Valley State University is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 932, with a Graduation Success Rate of 82%. The federal graduation rate stands at 44%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $12,528, with expenses of about $12,528 per participant. The school awards about $4,569 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.
References
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