by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. This list ranks 12 colleges 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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Leading the list is Rockhurst University, our #1 college for Women's Volleyball (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Kansas City, MO. Team revenue averages $19,605 per participant, against $19,605 in expenses. The school awards about $8,130 in athletic aid per athlete.
Drury University ranked #2 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Springfield, MO. The program generates about $20,520 in revenue per athlete, compared with $20,520 spent per athlete. The school awards about $8,859 in athletic aid per athlete.
Maryville University of Saint Louis came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Maryville University of Saint Louis is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Louis, MO. Team revenue averages $17,962 per participant, compared with $17,816 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $6,338 per athlete.
Missouri University of Science and Technology earned the #4 place for student athletes. This public school is set in Rolla, MO. Team revenue averages $24,438 per participant, against $24,438 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,772.
Truman State University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Located in Kirksville, MO, Truman State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $22,663 per participant, compared with $22,663 spent per athlete. The school awards about $3,206 in athletic aid per athlete.
Northwest Missouri State University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Northwest Missouri State University is a public school based in Maryville, MO. Team revenue averages $35,759 per participant, against $35,759 in expenses. The school awards about $6,287 in athletic aid per athlete.
William Jewell College ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Liberty, MO. The program generates about $9,760 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $13,452 per participant. The school awards about $7,219 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Missouri-St Louis ranked #8 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Located in Saint Louis, MO, University of Missouri-St Louis is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $18,724, compared with $18,967 spent per athlete. The school awards about $6,395 in athletic aid per athlete.
Missouri Western State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball (Division II). This public school is set in Saint Joseph, MO. Team revenue averages $25,620 per participant, against $24,164 in expenses. The school awards about $7,151 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Central Missouri ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball (Division II). This public school is set in Warrensburg, MO. Team revenue averages $27,159 per participant, against $27,159 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $5,385 per athlete.
Southwest Baptist University ranked #11 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Located in Bolivar, MO, Southwest Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $12,379 per participant, against $12,351 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $7,015 per athlete.
Missouri Southern State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list for Women's Volleyball (Division II). Missouri Southern State University is a public school based in Joplin, MO. The program generates about $20,507 in revenue per athlete, against $20,497 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $5,261 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled 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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