by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. We have ranked 8 schools for Women’s Volleyball (Division II) 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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Michigan Technological University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Michigan Technological University is a public school based in Houghton, MI. Team revenue averages $41,741 per participant, compared with $41,785 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $13,159.
Grand Valley State University earned the #2 place for student athletes. Based in Allendale, MI, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $42,590 per participant, with expenses of about $38,514 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,088.
Northwood University landed the #3 spot for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Located in Midland, MI, Northwood University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $28,384, with expenses of about $28,384 per participant. The school awards about $7,948 in athletic aid per athlete.
Northern Michigan University is one of the top schools for Women's Volleyball (Division II), at #4. Based in Marquette, MI, Northern Michigan University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $38,723 per participant, with expenses of about $39,124 per participant. The school awards about $9,323 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lake Superior State University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Women's Volleyball (Division II). This public school is set in Sault Ste Marie, MI. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $22,792, against $22,792 in expenses. The school awards about $8,276 in athletic aid per athlete.
Saginaw Valley State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Located in University Center, MI, Saginaw Valley State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $49,314, with expenses of about $48,703 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,118.
Ferris State University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Based in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $50,879, compared with $50,879 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,572.
Davenport University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Davenport University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $26,054 in revenue per athlete, against $26,054 in expenses. The school awards about $6,850 in athletic aid per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled 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.
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