by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 11 schools for Women’s Wrestling (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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Muhlenberg College tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Women's Wrestling (Division III). Based in Allentown, PA, Muhlenberg College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $18,298, compared with $13,164 spent per athlete. 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 #2. Located in Collegeville, PA, Ursinus College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $10,795 per participant, against $10,795 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
McDaniel College ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Wrestling (Division III). Located in Westminster, MD, McDaniel College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,900, against $9,085 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Misericordia University earned the #4 place for student athletes. 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. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Waynesburg University landed the #5 spot for Women's Wrestling (Division III). Waynesburg University is a private not-for-profit school based in Waynesburg, PA. The program generates about $12,398 in revenue per athlete, compared with $12,398 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Utica University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Based in Utica, NY, Utica University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $18,847 per participant, compared with $17,681 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Elmira College placed #7 among the best colleges for Women's Wrestling (Division III). Based in Elmira, NY, Elmira College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $5,331 in revenue per athlete, compared with $5,331 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Alvernia University ranked #8 on our 2026 list for Women's Wrestling (Division III). Located in Reading, PA, Alvernia University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,806, compared with $7,715 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Cedar Crest College placed #9 among the best colleges for Women's Wrestling (Division III). Located in Allentown, PA, Cedar Crest College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,566, compared with $7,566 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
New Jersey City University did well this year, earning the #10 position. Located in Jersey City, NJ, New Jersey City University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $6,864 per participant, with expenses of about $7,781 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Delaware Valley University ranked #11 on our 2026 list for Women's Wrestling (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Doylestown, PA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,810, compared with $6,810 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled 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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