by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. Our ranking highlights 26 colleges for Women’s Volleyball (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluates each program using 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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No school ranked higher than Michigan Technological University this year for Women's Volleyball (Division II). This public school is set in Houghton, MI. The program generates about $41,741 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $41,785 per participant. The school awards about $13,159 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lewis University earned the #2 place for student athletes. Based in Romeoville, IL, Lewis University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $31,591 per participant, compared with $31,591 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $9,669.
Grand Valley State University came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Based in Allendale, MI, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $42,590 per participant, against $38,514 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,088.
Cedarville University is one of the top schools for Women's Volleyball (Division II), at #4. Cedarville University is a private not-for-profit school based in Cedarville, OH. Team revenue averages $30,607 per participant, compared with $30,607 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $5,791 per athlete.
Northwood University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Northwood University is a private not-for-profit school based in Midland, MI. The program generates about $28,384 in revenue per athlete, compared with $28,384 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,948.
Northern Michigan University landed the #6 spot this year. This public school is set in Marquette, MI. The program generates about $38,723 in revenue per athlete, against $39,124 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $9,323 per athlete.
University of Indianapolis ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Indianapolis, IN. Team revenue averages $23,958 per participant, with expenses of about $23,958 per participant. The school awards about $9,002 in athletic aid per athlete.
Ashland University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Ashland, OH, Ashland University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $26,992, against $26,992 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,808.
Lake Superior State University landed the #9 spot this year. This public school is set in Sault Ste Marie, MI. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $22,792, with expenses of about $22,792 per participant. Athletic aid averages $8,276 per athlete.
Saginaw Valley State University did well this year, earning the #10 position. Saginaw Valley State University is a public school based in University Center, MI. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $49,314, with expenses of about $48,703 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,118.
McKendree University ranked #11 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Located in Lebanon, IL, McKendree University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $22,875, compared with $22,875 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $6,695 per athlete.
Walsh University landed the #12 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in North Canton, OH. The program generates about $20,724 in revenue per athlete, compared with $18,616 spent per athlete. The school awards about $5,087 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Illinois Springfield came in at #13 in this year's ranking. University of Illinois Springfield is a public school based in Springfield, IL. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $20,085, with expenses of about $20,085 per participant. The school awards about $4,768 in athletic aid per athlete.
Ferris State University placed #14 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Based in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $50,879 per participant, against $50,879 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,572.
Davenport University did well this year, earning the #15 position. Based in Grand Rapids, MI, Davenport University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $26,054 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $26,054 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,850.
Malone University placed #16 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Located in Canton, OH, Malone University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $18,636 per participant, against $18,636 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,372.
Ursuline College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Located in Pepper Pike, OH, Ursuline College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $11,286, against $11,286 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $6,040 per athlete.
Quincy University did well this year, earning the #18 position. Quincy University is a private not-for-profit school based in Quincy, IL. Team revenue averages $25,104 per participant, compared with $24,672 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,507.
Roosevelt University placed #19 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Located in Chicago, IL, Roosevelt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $22,785 per participant, against $22,785 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $8,633 per athlete.
Lake Erie College ranked #20 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Lake Erie College is a private not-for-profit school based in Painesville, OH. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $19,748, compared with $19,748 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $6,781 per athlete.
Ohio Dominican University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Located in Columbus, OH, Ohio Dominican University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $15,306, compared with $15,413 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,323.
Purdue University Northwest ranked #22 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball (Division II). This public school is set in Hammond, IN. The program generates about $17,460 in revenue per athlete, compared with $17,460 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $3,013.
Tiffin University placed #23 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Tiffin, OH. Team revenue averages $11,045 per participant, compared with $11,045 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $4,785 per athlete.
Shawnee State University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Based in Portsmouth, OH, Shawnee State University is a public institution. The program generates about $12,076 in revenue per athlete, against $8,949 in expenses. The school awards about $3,174 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Wisconsin-Parkside ranked #25 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Based in Kenosha, WI, University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a public institution. Team revenue averages $16,219 per participant, compared with $16,219 spent per athlete. The school awards about $4,060 in athletic aid per athlete.
Not far behind, these colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled 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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