by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. This list ranks 10 programs 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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West Liberty University tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division II). This public school is set in West Liberty, WV. Team revenue averages $17,068 per participant, with expenses of about $17,068 per participant. The school awards about $4,841 in athletic aid per athlete.
Shepherd University earned the #2 place for student athletes. Located in Shepherdstown, WV, Shepherd University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,146, with expenses of about $14,146 per participant. The school awards about $3,796 in athletic aid per athlete.
Fairmont State University ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Fairmont State University is a public school based in Fairmont, WV. Team revenue averages $13,247 per participant, against $12,393 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $4,874 per athlete.
Davis & Elkins College came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Based in Elkins, WV, Davis & Elkins College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $12,794 per participant, against $12,483 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $7,033 per athlete.
Wheeling University landed the #5 spot for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Located in Wheeling, WV, Wheeling University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $21,667 in revenue per athlete, against $19,188 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,271.
West Virginia Wesleyan College ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Located in Buckhannon, WV, West Virginia Wesleyan College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,757, against $9,757 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $3,641.
West Virginia State University landed the #7 spot this year. This public school is set in Institute, WV. The program generates about $23,237 in revenue per athlete, against $23,237 in expenses. The school awards about $6,933 in athletic aid per athlete.
Bluefield State University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Bluefield, WV, Bluefield State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $13,630, against $13,630 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,976.
Concord University placed #9 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Based in Athens, WV, Concord University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $9,721 per participant, with expenses of about $9,721 per participant. The school awards about $3,226 in athletic aid per athlete.
Glenville State University did well this year, earning the #10 position. Glenville State University is a public school based in Glenville, WV. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,009, against $6,359 in expenses. The school awards about $4,454 in athletic aid per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced 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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