by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. Our ranking highlights 48 colleges for Women’s Wrestling (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, 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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Explore the leading programs below:
No school ranked higher than Muhlenberg College this year for Women's Wrestling (Division III). Located in Allentown, PA, Muhlenberg College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $18,298 per participant, against $13,164 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Illinois Wesleyan University came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Women's Wrestling (Division III). Located in Bloomington, IL, Illinois Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $11,276 in revenue per athlete, against $11,276 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
John Carroll University ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Wrestling (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in University Heights, OH. The program generates about $14,188 in revenue per athlete, against $14,188 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Ursinus College is one of the top schools for Women's Wrestling (Division III), at #4. Based in Collegeville, PA, Ursinus College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $10,795 per participant, against $10,795 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Baldwin Wallace University earned the #5 place for student athletes. Based in Berea, OH, Baldwin Wallace University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $11,349 per participant, against $11,349 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Otterbein University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Otterbein University is a private not-for-profit school based in Westerville, OH. Team revenue averages $10,314 per participant, against $10,186 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Loras College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Located in Dubuque, IA, Loras College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $8,269 per participant, against $8,269 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Trine University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Trine University is a private not-for-profit school based in Angola, IN. Team revenue averages $8,733 per participant, compared with $8,781 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Elmhurst University placed #9 among the best colleges for Women's Wrestling (Division III). Located in Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $8,656 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $8,229 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Linfield University did well this year, earning the #10 position. Located in McMinnville, OR, Linfield University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $10,731 in revenue per athlete, against $9,055 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Misericordia University placed #11 among the best colleges for Women's Wrestling (Division III). Based in Dallas, PA, Misericordia University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $6,560 per participant, against $6,560 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
North Central College ranked #12 on our 2026 list for Women's Wrestling (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Naperville, IL. Team revenue averages $6,529 per participant, with expenses of about $5,042 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
McDaniel College did well this year, earning the #13 position. Based in Westminster, MD, McDaniel College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $9,900 per participant, against $9,085 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Cornell College ranked #14 on our 2026 list for Women's Wrestling (Division III). Located in Mount Vernon, IA, Cornell College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $6,079 per participant, against $5,243 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Waynesburg University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Waynesburg University is a private not-for-profit school based in Waynesburg, PA. Team revenue averages $12,398 per participant, with expenses of about $12,398 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Wartburg College came in at #16 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Waverly, IA. The program generates about $6,416 in revenue per athlete, against $6,416 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Utica University did well this year, earning the #17 position. Utica University is a private not-for-profit school based in Utica, NY. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $18,847, compared with $17,681 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
University of Mount Union landed the #18 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Alliance, OH. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,206, compared with $7,206 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Maine Maritime Academy came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Maine Maritime Academy is a public school based in Castine, ME. Team revenue averages $8,081 per participant, with expenses of about $8,081 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Alma College came in at #20 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Alma, MI. Team revenue averages $8,081 per participant, compared with $8,081 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Simpson College placed #21 among the best colleges for Women's Wrestling (Division III). Simpson College is a private not-for-profit school based in Indianola, IA. Team revenue averages $4,918 per participant, against $5,099 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Carthage College landed the #22 spot this year. Located in Kenosha, WI, Carthage College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $8,265 in revenue per athlete, against $6,623 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Western New England University did well this year, earning the #23 position. Based in Springfield, MA, Western New England University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $4,921 per participant, with expenses of about $4,855 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Aurora University did well this year, earning the #24 position. Located in Aurora, IL, Aurora University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,266, compared with $7,266 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Augsburg University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Minneapolis, MN. Team revenue averages $11,094 per participant, compared with $11,094 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Not far behind, these colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published 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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