by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. Our ranking highlights 8 schools 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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Our analysis found Clark Atlanta University to be the best college for Women's Volleyball (Division II) in Georgia. Based in Atlanta, GA, Clark Atlanta University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $18,309, with expenses of about $18,309 per participant. Athletic aid averages $11,630 per athlete.
University of West Georgia came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Based in Carrollton, GA, University of West Georgia is a public institution. University of West Georgia records an NCAA APR of 1000, alongside a GSR of 94%. About 48% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $30,497 per participant, against $29,624 in expenses. The school awards about $7,051 in athletic aid per athlete.
Valdosta State University landed the #3 spot for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Valdosta State University is a public school based in Valdosta, GA. Team revenue averages $18,779 per participant, against $18,779 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $6,542 per athlete.
Young Harris College earned the #4 place for student athletes. Located in Young Harris, GA, Young Harris College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $12,759 in revenue per athlete, compared with $12,759 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $5,301 per athlete.
Shorter University is one of the top schools for Women's Volleyball (Division II), at #5. Located in Rome, GA, Shorter University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $16,551, compared with $16,551 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,563.
Fort Valley State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Located in Fort Valley, GA, Fort Valley State University is a public institution. The program generates about $9,396 in revenue per athlete, compared with $9,396 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $2,378 per athlete.
Savannah State University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Savannah, GA, Savannah State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $93,137, against $93,137 in expenses. The school awards about $2,151 in athletic aid per athlete.
Middle Georgia State University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Based in Macon, GA, Middle Georgia State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,735, compared with $6,735 spent per athlete. The school awards about $3,016 in athletic aid per athlete.
*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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