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Best Women's Rugby colleges in Illinois

Explore colleges in Illinois recruiting Women's Rugby athletes, most popular programs first. Open any school to see its division, costs and coaches.

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8 coaches recruiting Women's Rugby in Illinois
Overview

Women's Rugby colleges in Illinois

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

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Coaches recruiting
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  • 1Division II
  • 2Division III

Illinois has 3 colleges with Women's Rugby programs. Of those, 1 compete in NCAA Division II and 2 in NCAA Division III. The most popular programs are McKendree University, Principia College and Benedictine University.

Lowest net pricePrincipia College · $14,904Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectivePrincipia College · 44%Acceptance rate
Largest campusBenedictine University · 2,917Undergraduate students
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Every Women's Rugby program in Illinois

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Division II · 1

McKendree University logoMcKendree UniversityLebanon · Great Lakes Valley

Division III · 2

Principia College logoPrincipia CollegeElsah · St. Louis Intercollegiate AthleticBenedictine University logoBenedictine UniversityLisle · Northern Athletics Collegiate
Questions

Questions about Women's Rugby colleges in Illinois

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

How many colleges in Illinois have Women's Rugby?

3 colleges in Illinois have Women's Rugby programs: 1 Division II and 2 Division III.

Which colleges in Illinois have D2 Women's Rugby?

1 college in Illinois competes in NCAA Division II Women's Rugby: McKendree University.

Which colleges in Illinois have D3 Women's Rugby?

2 colleges in Illinois compete in NCAA Division III Women's Rugby: Benedictine University and Principia College.

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

Principia College has the lowest average net price at $14,904 a year after grants and scholarships.

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

The Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference has the most Women's Rugby programs in Illinois.

How do I contact Women's Rugby coaches in Illinois?

There are 8 coaches recruiting Women's Rugby in Illinois. 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 in Illinois

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

D2 Women's Rugby colleges in Illinois

1 school in Illinois competes in NCAA Division II.

D3 Women's Rugby colleges in Illinois

2 schools in Illinois compete in NCAA Division III.