by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. Our ranking highlights 30 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 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
No school ranked higher than Gannon University this year for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Based in Erie, PA, Gannon University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $31,778, against $31,778 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $9,313.
Adelphi University earned the #2 place for student athletes. Based in Garden City, NY, Adelphi University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $24,051 in revenue per athlete, compared with $24,051 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $7,963 per athlete.
Thomas Jefferson University is one of the top schools for Women's Volleyball (Division II), at #3. This private not-for-profit school is set in Philadelphia, PA. The program generates about $20,058 in revenue per athlete, compared with $20,058 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $13,341 per athlete.
Molloy University ranked #4 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Molloy University is a private not-for-profit school based in Rockville Centre, NY. The program generates about $18,680 in revenue per athlete, against $18,510 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $5,589 per athlete.
Seton Hill University is one of the top schools for Women's Volleyball (Division II), at #5. Based in Greensburg, PA, Seton Hill University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $17,508, with expenses of about $17,508 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,657.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania placed #6 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division II). This public school is set in West Chester, PA. Team revenue averages $17,995 per participant, against $14,827 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $2,168 per athlete.
Pace University ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Based in New York, NY, Pace University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $15,610 per participant, against $15,518 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,466.
Daemen University landed the #8 spot this year. Daemen University is a private not-for-profit school based in Amherst, NY. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $26,883, with expenses of about $25,593 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,726.
D'Youville University ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Buffalo, NY. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $20,393, compared with $20,336 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $8,393 per athlete.
St. Thomas Aquinas College placed #10 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division II). St. Thomas Aquinas College is a private not-for-profit school based in Sparkill, NY. The program generates about $13,386 in revenue per athlete, against $13,386 in expenses. The school awards about $8,813 in athletic aid per athlete.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public school based in Slippery Rock, PA. Team revenue averages $20,284 per participant, with expenses of about $20,171 per participant. The school awards about $2,028 in athletic aid per athlete.
Mercyhurst University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Located in Erie, PA, Mercyhurst University is a private not-for-profit institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 100%. The program generates about $24,508 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $24,508 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $14,194.
Roberts Wesleyan University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Based in Rochester, NY, Roberts Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $17,145, against $17,145 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $3,925.
Holy Family University placed #14 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Holy Family University is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. Team revenue averages $16,983 per participant, with expenses of about $14,046 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,523.
Georgian Court University ranked #15 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Lakewood, NJ. Team revenue averages $21,331 per participant, compared with $21,185 spent per athlete. The school awards about $5,874 in athletic aid per athlete.
Point Park University ranked #16 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Point Park University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $13,944, against $13,917 in expenses. The school awards about $6,401 in athletic aid per athlete.
Le Moyne College ranked #17 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Le Moyne College is a private not-for-profit school based in Syracuse, NY. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 86%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $28,622, against $28,362 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $9,944.
Caldwell University did well this year, earning the #18 position. Caldwell University is a private not-for-profit school based in Caldwell, NJ. The program generates about $6,219 in revenue per athlete, against $6,207 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,698.
Goldey-Beacom College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Based in Wilmington, DE, Goldey-Beacom College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $12,612 in revenue per athlete, against $12,612 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,149.
Felician University landed the #20 spot this year. Felician University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lodi, NJ. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $17,887, against $17,887 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,189.
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown landed the #21 spot this year. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is a public school based in Johnstown, PA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $19,442, compared with $19,442 spent per athlete. The school awards about $5,196 in athletic aid per athlete.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ranked #22 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Located in Shippensburg, PA, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a public institution. The program generates about $22,744 in revenue per athlete, against $21,830 in expenses. The school awards about $2,132 in athletic aid per athlete.
Mercy University did well this year, earning the #23 position. Located in Dobbs Ferry, NY, Mercy University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $16,995 per participant, with expenses of about $16,995 per participant. The school awards about $6,094 in athletic aid per athlete.
Dominican University New York landed the #24 spot this year. Located in Orangeburg, NY, Dominican University New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,435, against $7,435 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,678.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania came in at #25 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Millersville, PA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $15,123, against $15,123 in expenses. The school awards about $2,830 in athletic aid per athlete.
These schools rounded out the top of the list:
*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.
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