by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 7 colleges for Women’s Wrestling (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, College Factual scores each program on 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:
Muhlenberg College earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Women's Wrestling (Division III). Muhlenberg College is a private not-for-profit school based in Allentown, PA. Team revenue averages $18,298 per participant, with expenses of about $13,164 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Ursinus College earned the #2 place for student athletes. 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.
Waynesburg University landed the #3 spot for Women's Wrestling (Division III). Based in Waynesburg, PA, Waynesburg University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $12,398 in revenue per athlete, compared with $12,398 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Misericordia University came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Women's Wrestling (Division III). Based in Dallas, PA, Misericordia University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $6,560 in revenue per athlete, against $6,560 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Alvernia University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Women's Wrestling (Division III). Alvernia University is a private not-for-profit school based in Reading, PA. The program generates about $7,806 in revenue per athlete, compared with $7,715 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Cedar Crest College placed #6 among the best colleges for Women's Wrestling (Division III). Based in Allentown, PA, Cedar Crest College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $7,566 per participant, against $7,566 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Delaware Valley University ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Women's Wrestling (Division III). Located in Doylestown, PA, Delaware Valley University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,810, compared with $6,810 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
*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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