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Best Women's Rugby colleges

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Overview

Women's Rugby colleges

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.

Programs
61
Coaches recruiting
142
  • 16Division I
  • 16Division II
  • 19Division III
  • 7NAIA
  • 2Junior college

The U.S. has 61 colleges with Women's Rugby programs. Of those, 16 compete in NCAA Division I, 16 in NCAA Division II, 19 in NCAA Division III, 7 in the NAIA and 2 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Pennsylvania State University, Harvard University and Yale University. 5 schools compete in the Ivy Group, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceSchoolcraft College · $5,782Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveHarvard University · 4%Acceptance rate
Largest campusPennsylvania State University · 50,737Undergraduate students
Questions

Questions about Women's Rugby colleges

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges have Women's Rugby?

61 colleges have Women's Rugby programs: 16 Division I, 16 Division II, 19 Division III, 7 NAIA and 2 Junior college.

Which colleges have D1 Women's Rugby?

16 colleges compete in NCAA Division I Women's Rugby: Brown University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, La Salle University, Lindenwood University, Long Island University, Mount St. Mary's University, Pennsylvania State University and 8 more.

Which colleges have D2 Women's Rugby?

16 colleges compete in NCAA Division II Women's Rugby: American International College, Colorado Mesa University, Davenport University, Drury University, Emory & Henry University, Frostburg State University, Lander University, McKendree University and 8 more.

Which colleges have D3 Women's Rugby?

19 colleges compete in NCAA Division III Women's Rugby: Adrian College, Alfred University, Amherst College, Benedictine University, Bowdoin College, Denison University, Endicott College, Guilford College and 11 more.

Which colleges have NAIA Women's Rugby?

7 colleges compete in NAIA Women's Rugby: Aquinas College, Kansas Wesleyan University, Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale, Life University, Missouri Valley College, Ottawa University, Surprise and St. Thomas University.

Which colleges have JUCO Women's Rugby?

2 colleges compete in NJCAA junior college Women's Rugby: Iowa Central Community College and Schoolcraft College.

What is the most affordable college with Women's Rugby?

Schoolcraft College has the lowest average net price at $5,782 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Women's Rugby programs compete in?

The Ivy Group has the most Women's Rugby programs.

How do I contact Women's Rugby coaches?

There are 142 coaches recruiting Women's Rugby. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

By division

Women's Rugby colleges by division

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.

JUCO Women's Rugby colleges

2 schools compete in NJCAA junior college.