by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. This list ranks 85 programs for Women’s Volleyball (Division II) 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:
Union University tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Located in Jackson, TN, Union University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $33,900 per participant, against $33,193 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $17,895.
Nova Southeastern University is one of the top schools for Women's Volleyball (Division II), at #2. Based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Nova Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $35,747 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $35,747 per participant. Athletic aid averages $13,636 per athlete.
Rollins College landed the #3 spot for Women's Volleyball (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Winter Park, FL. The program generates about $39,754 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $39,754 per participant. The school awards about $11,632 in athletic aid per athlete.
Eckerd College landed the #4 spot for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Based in Saint Petersburg, FL, Eckerd College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $44,345 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $44,345 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $16,706.
Harding University landed the #5 spot for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Based in Searcy, AR, Harding University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $28,467 per participant, with expenses of about $31,984 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $9,216.
Florida Institute of Technology came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Based in Melbourne, FL, Florida Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $32,850, with expenses of about $32,850 per participant. Athletic aid averages $13,103 per athlete.
Florida Southern College placed #7 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Lakeland, FL. The program generates about $36,747 in revenue per athlete, against $36,747 in expenses. The school awards about $8,785 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lynn University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Based in Boca Raton, FL, Lynn University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $38,817 per participant, with expenses of about $38,817 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $12,987.
Palm Beach Atlantic University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Located in West Palm Beach, FL, Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $29,893, with expenses of about $29,549 per participant. The school awards about $10,383 in athletic aid per athlete.
Flagler College placed #10 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Based in Saint Augustine, FL, Flagler College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $33,391, compared with $33,391 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $9,076 per athlete.
Lee University did well this year, earning the #11 position. Located in Cleveland, TN, Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $28,179 per participant, against $28,179 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $8,272 per athlete.
University of West Florida landed the #12 spot this year. Based in Pensacola, FL, University of West Florida is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $20,888, compared with $23,385 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,536.
North Greenville University did well this year, earning the #13 position. Based in Tigerville, SC, North Greenville University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $28,319, compared with $31,168 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $15,158 per athlete.
Lincoln Memorial University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Harrogate, TN. Team revenue averages $24,506 per participant, with expenses of about $24,552 per participant. The school awards about $8,449 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Alabama in Huntsville landed the #15 spot this year. This public school is set in Huntsville, AL. Team revenue averages $23,833 per participant, compared with $23,833 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $5,175 per athlete.
Spring Hill College placed #16 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Located in Mobile, AL, Spring Hill College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $18,597, with expenses of about $17,979 per participant. The school awards about $7,824 in athletic aid per athlete.
Ouachita Baptist University ranked #17 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Based in Arkadelphia, AR, Ouachita Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $15,776, with expenses of about $14,804 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,935.
Catawba College did well this year, earning the #18 position. Based in Salisbury, NC, Catawba College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $15,883 in revenue per athlete, compared with $15,858 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $9,164.
Lenoir-Rhyne University ranked #19 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Based in Hickory, NC, Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $18,987 per participant, against $18,987 in expenses. The school awards about $7,094 in athletic aid per athlete.
Christian Brothers University placed #20 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Memphis, TN. The program generates about $20,677 in revenue per athlete, against $21,818 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $3,833 per athlete.
Wingate University ranked #21 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Located in Wingate, NC, Wingate University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $32,381, against $28,676 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $6,748 per athlete.
University of West Georgia landed the #22 spot this year. Located in Carrollton, GA, University of West Georgia is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, and a 94% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 48%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $30,497, with expenses of about $29,624 per participant. Athletic aid averages $7,051 per athlete.
Lander University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Based in Greenwood, SC, Lander University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $34,578 per participant, with expenses of about $26,876 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,383.
West Liberty University did well this year, earning the #24 position. West Liberty University is a public school based in West Liberty, WV. The program generates about $17,068 in revenue per athlete, compared with $17,068 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,841.
Kentucky Wesleyan College placed #25 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Located in Owensboro, KY, Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $13,491 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $12,544 per participant. Athletic aid averages $8,522 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. 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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