by our College Data Analytics TeamWith all of the options student athletes have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its Best Colleges for Division II Women's Softball in Oklahoma ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
We analyzed 10 colleges and universities across Oklahoma to determine which were the best for D2 Women's Softball athletes in Oklahoma. To come up with this ranking, we look at a number of factors that are all objective measurements. These factors include the school's overall quality as determined by our Best Colleges ranking and the athletic competitiveness of the school. Thus, in order to rank well, the school must offer a quality education in addition to having a great sports team.
We've developed a number of other tools and rankings to help you make your college decision. Start by filtering this list by location and then explore our other rankings that feature schools great for different groups of students such as online students or returnings adults.
See which schools came out on top of our ranking:
Oklahoma Christian University tops this year’s ranking as the best school for D2 Women’s Softball athletes in Oklahoma. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Edmond, Oklahoma, and it awarded 340 bachelor’s degrees in . OC brought in $503,242 while tallying up $457,552 in expenses for its D2 Women’s Softball team. Thus, the team actually made $45,690, which isn’t bad at all. Read full sports report on Oklahoma Christian University
A rank of #2 on our list means University of Central Oklahoma is a great place for D2 Women’s Softball athletes in Oklahoma working on their bachelor’s degree. This fairly large public school is located in Edmond, Oklahoma, and it awarded 2,424 bachelor’s degrees in . UCO brought in $407,495 while tallying up $391,112 in expenses for its D2 Women’s Softball team. So, the team made money for the school, bringing in $16,383 in profit. The team has a great academic progress rate of 988, signifying that team members care about their grades. Read full sports report on University of Central Oklahoma
Out of the 10 schools in Oklahoma that were part of this year’s ranking, Cameron University landed the #3 spot on the list. Cameron University is a small public school situated in Lawton, Oklahoma. It awarded 401 bachelor’s degrees in . The D2 Women’s Softball team at Cameron University made $290,160 in revenue, while incurring $289,814 in expenses. Thus, the team actually made $346, which isn’t bad at all. Read full sports report on Cameron University
The excellent sports programs at East Central University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for D2 Women’s Softball athletes in Oklahoma. ECU is a public institution located in Ada, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 587 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the D2 Women’s Softball team at ECU made $266,381 in revenue. Full East Central University Sports Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeastern State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Colleges for D2 Women’s Softball athletes in Oklahoma list. NSU is a public institution located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,299 bachelor’s degrees in . The D2 Women’s Softball team at NSU brought home $277,422 in revenue in a single year. Full Northeastern State University Sports Report
Rogers State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Colleges for Division II Women’s Softball in Oklahoma list. This small public school is located in Claremore, Oklahoma, and it awarded 519 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the D2 Women’s Softball team at RSU took home $521,275 in revenue. Full Rogers State University Sports Report
Southwestern Oklahoma State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Colleges for Division II Women’s Softball in Oklahoma list. Located in Weatherford, Oklahoma, the small public school handed out 856 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the D2 Women’s Softball team at SWOSU took home $219,125 in revenue. Read full sports report on Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Southeastern Oklahoma State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Colleges for Division II Women’s Softball in Oklahoma list. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public institution located in Durant, Oklahoma. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 581 bachelor’s degrees in . The D2 Women’s Softball team at Southeastern Oklahoma State University brought home $422,523 in revenue in a single year. Full Southeastern Oklahoma State University Sports Report
Northwestern Oklahoma State University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Best Colleges for Division II Women’s Softball in Oklahoma ranking. NWOSU is located in Alva, Oklahoma and, has a small student population. In , this school awarded 299 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates. Speaking financially, the D2 Women’s Softball team at NWOSU took home $296,808 in revenue. Full Northwestern Oklahoma State University Sports Report
Oklahoma Panhandle State University did quite well in the 2023 Best Colleges for Division II Women’s Softball in Oklahoma ranking, coming in at #10. Goodwell, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 366 students in . The D2 Women’s Softball team at OPSU brought home $225,528 in revenue in a single year. Read More…
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Footnotes
*Avg Tuition and Fees and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top 10 schools only.
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