by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. Our ranking highlights 15 programs for Women’s Volleyball (Division III) 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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Our analysis found Washington and Lee University to be the best college for Women's Volleyball (Division III) in Virginia. Washington and Lee University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lexington, VA. The program generates about $14,655 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $14,401 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Christopher Newport University is one of the top schools for Women's Volleyball (Division III), at #2. Located in Newport News, VA, Christopher Newport University is a public institution. The program generates about $15,255 in revenue per athlete, against $15,255 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Randolph-Macon College came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Women's Volleyball (Division III). Based in Ashland, VA, Randolph-Macon College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $9,037 per participant, with expenses of about $9,036 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
University of Mary Washington landed the #4 spot for Women's Volleyball (Division III). This public school is set in Fredericksburg, VA. Team revenue averages $8,398 per participant, with expenses of about $8,042 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Shenandoah University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Winchester, VA. The program generates about $8,066 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $8,066 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
University of Lynchburg placed #6 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division III). Located in Lynchburg, VA, University of Lynchburg is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $9,884 in revenue per athlete, compared with $9,884 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Roanoke College placed #7 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division III). Based in Salem, VA, Roanoke College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,239, compared with $6,239 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Mary Baldwin University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Based in Staunton, VA, Mary Baldwin University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $7,381 per participant, compared with $7,381 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Eastern Mennonite University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Eastern Mennonite University is a private not-for-profit school based in Harrisonburg, VA. The program generates about $7,716 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $7,716 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Regent University did well this year, earning the #10 position. Based in Virginia Beach, VA, Regent University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $5,261 per participant, against $5,261 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Randolph College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Randolph College is a private not-for-profit school based in Lynchburg, VA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,583, with expenses of about $6,583 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Virginia Wesleyan University did well this year, earning the #12 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Virginia Beach, VA. Team revenue averages $6,599 per participant, against $6,599 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Southern Virginia University placed #13 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division III). Based in Buena Vista, VA, Southern Virginia University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,859, with expenses of about $9,859 per participant. The school awards about $90 in athletic aid per athlete.
Averett University placed #14 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division III). Based in Danville, VA, Averett University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,029, compared with $4,029 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Ferrum College placed #15 among the best colleges for Women's Volleyball (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Ferrum, VA. The program generates about $6,393 in revenue per athlete, compared with $6,393 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
*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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