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Best Colleges for Student Athletes

How Were These Rankings Developed?

College Factual helps you identify colleges that excel at both sports and academics. Find the best sports programs in each division, and then add in academic factors and educational value to create customized rankings, unique to you and your child. Select your sport below to get started.

We compile statistics for each specific sport, to get a better sense of the best colleges for that particular program, rather than looking at the best colleges for sports overall. For more information, see Our Sports Ranking Methodology

Most of the rankings include the following:

Team Winning Percentage
Team Student Athlete Academic Progress Rate
Team Financial Success
Average Athletic Scholarships Awarded
College Factual Overall Best Colleges Ranking

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