2026 College Rankings

Best Colleges – Best D2 Colleges – Private not-for-profit Colleges

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Division II, or D2, is a division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). D2 colleges offer athletic scholarships to some of their student-athletes. For students who are interested in continuing to play sports and have a chance at winning an athletic scholarship while focusing on their studies, D2 colleges offer unique opportunities.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Hillsdale College	1649	20.72	1,350 – 1,480	26030	63721	#1 Best Colleges – Best D2 Colleges – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI Hillsdale College’s motto is “Virtus Tentamine Gaudet” or “Strength Rejoices in the Challenge.” The school has a 97% first year retention rate and an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. All students have to take courses on the “Great Books” and the United States Constitution. 78% will graduate within 4 years. Undergraduates 1,649 Acceptance Rate 20.7% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $26,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
2	Bentley University	4526	45.05	1,290 – 1,430	43858	86679	#2 Best Colleges – Best D2 Colleges – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bentley University Waltham, MA A private school, Bentley University offers students up to Doctor's degrees. It originally opened as the Bentley School of Accounting and Finance, and today many students choose to major in Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Business Statistics....Read more Undergraduates 4,526 Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $43,858 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,679
3	Saint Anselm College	2094	78.05	1,110 – 1,280	35091	63347	#3 Best Colleges – Best D2 Colleges – Private not-for-profit Colleges Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH Saint Anselm College is the third oldest Catholic college in New England, having been founded in 1889. The school has been the site of presidential policy speeches from John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon as well as several national presidential debates....Read more Undergraduates 2,094 Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $35,091 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,347
4	Westmont College	1311	77.04	1,230 – 1,430	36412	53737	#4 Best Colleges – Best D2 Colleges – Private not-for-profit Colleges Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA Founded in 1937, Westmont College’s motto is Christus Primatum Tenens, which is Latin for “Christ Holding Preeminence.” The school was initially the Bible Missionary Institute but it became Westmont College only three years later. Student athletes are known as the Warriors and wear maroon, gold, and white....Read more Undergraduates 1,311 Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,737
5	Saint Michael's College	1120	84.51	1,160 – 1,320	30806	46898	#5 Best Colleges – Best D2 Colleges – Private not-for-profit Colleges Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT Saint Michael’s College has over 30 majors available to students, the most popular of which is Business Administration and Management, General. The college has a 9 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 79% first year retention rate, 75% 4-year graduation rate, and 100% of students receive institutional aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,120 Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,898
6	Dominican University of California	1127	83.92	1,170 – 1,280	51292	71477	#6 Best Colleges – Best D2 Colleges – Private not-for-profit Colleges Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA Founded in 1890, the Dominican University of California is one of the oldest universities in California. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other is the most popular area of study. 99% of students receive institutional grants from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,127 Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $51,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,477
7	Point Loma Nazarene University	3246	83.67	1,200 – 1,400	36370	54811	#7 Best Colleges – Best D2 Colleges – Private not-for-profit Colleges Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 231 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. Undergraduates 3,246 Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $36,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
8	Rollins College	2640	47.54	1,200 – 1,360	37134	48239	#8 Best Colleges – Best D2 Colleges – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rollins College Winter Park, FL Rollins College was founded in 1885, making it the fourth oldest post-secondary institution in Florida. Rollins has won over 20 National Championships and more than 60 Sunshine State Conference Championships. Student athletes, known as Tars, participate in Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball, among others....Read more Undergraduates 2,640 Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $37,134 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,239
9	Adelphi University	5325	65.91	1,110 – 1,330	28671	63688	#9 Best Colleges – Best D2 Colleges – Private not-for-profit Colleges Adelphi University Garden City, NY Adelphi University was founded as Adelphi College in 1896, becoming a university in 1963. Its motto is Vita Sine Litteris Mors Est, which is Latin for, “Life without learning is death.” Graduates have gone on to have careers in politics, acting, professional sports, writing, music, and more....Read more Undergraduates 5,325 Acceptance Rate 65.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $28,671 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,688
10	Rockhurst University	2304	70.89	1,010 – 1,240	23785	61371	#10 Best Colleges – Best D2 Colleges – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO There is no application fee at Rockhurst University, where 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $34,253 on average. Rockhurt’s motto is Sapientia Aedificavit Sibi Domum which is Latin for “Wisdom has built herself a home.” The most popular major among students is Registered Nursing. Undergraduates 2,304 Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,785 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,371
11	Cedarville University	4916	64.88	1,140 – 1,360	27047	47937	#11 Best Colleges – Best D2 Colleges – Private not-for-profit Colleges Cedarville University Cedarville, OH Cedarville University first opened in 1887. One famous alumnus is Grace Norman, who won a gold medal and bronze medal for the United States in the 2016 Paralympics, for the triathlon and 400m respectively. 100% of students receive institutional grant aid from Cedarville, around $18,776 per student on average. Undergraduates 4,916 Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,937
12	Union University	1934	60.16	1,120 – 1,380	27191	45505	#12 Best Colleges – Best D2 Colleges – Private not-for-profit Colleges Union University Jackson, TN Union University athletes are known as the Bulldogs. Previously a NCAA Division I school, they’ve won several championships while part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Today, athletes compete in the Gulf South Conference....Read more Undergraduates 1,934 Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,505
13	Assumption University	1713	82.98	990 – 1,180	29072	46029	#13 Best Colleges – Best D2 Colleges – Private not-for-profit Colleges Assumption University Worcester, MA Assumption University has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 83%. It’s a NCAA Division II with football school and the Greyhounds compete in the Northeast 10 Conference. Wearing blue and white, they’re cheered on by Pierre the Greyhound. Undergraduates 1,713 Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,029
14	Thomas Jefferson University	3772	80.98	1,170 – 1,340	29097	64335	#14 Best Colleges – Best D2 Colleges – Private not-for-profit Colleges Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA In 2017, Thomas Jefferson University merged with nearby Philadelphia University. Today, the school has more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs available to its students, who are known as the Rams....Read more Undergraduates 3,772 Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,097 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,335
15	Biola University	3481	74.82	1,170 – 1,370	30510	45752	#15 Best Colleges – Best D2 Colleges – Private not-for-profit Colleges Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Undergraduates 3,481 Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
16	Maryville University of Saint Louis	5692	95.08	970 – 1,210	26733	55047	#16 Best Colleges – Best D2 Colleges – Private not-for-profit Colleges Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO Maryville University of Saint Louis is made up of six colleges and schools, including the School of Adult and Online Education focused on providing online, weekend, and evening courses....Read more Undergraduates 5,692 Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,047
17	Florida Southern College	2626	59.09	1,120 – 1,320	30462	47749	#17 Best Colleges – Best D2 Colleges – Private not-for-profit Colleges Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL Based in Lakeland, Florida Southern College accepts 59% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Florida Southern College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 79%....Read more Undergraduates 2,626 Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,749
18	Augustana University	2003	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#18 Best Colleges – Best D2 Colleges – Private not-for-profit Colleges Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Undergraduates 2,003 Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
19	Azusa Pacific University	2996	79.59	990 – 1,300	26117	56794	#19 Best Colleges – Best D2 Colleges – Private not-for-profit Colleges Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Undergraduates 2,996 Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
20	Eckerd College	1893	75.8	1,170 – 1,340	40122	37505	#20 Best Colleges – Best D2 Colleges – Private not-for-profit Colleges Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL A private liberal arts school located not far from the beach, Eckerd College is home to several sustainability initiatives, bikesharing systems, and the Galbraith Marine Science Laboratory. In fact, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography is a commonly chosen program....Read more Undergraduates 1,893 Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $40,122 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,505
21	Ouachita Baptist University	1729	67.52	1,110 – 1,310	22087	41697	#21 Best Colleges – Best D2 Colleges – Private not-for-profit Colleges Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR Ouachita Baptist University, associated with the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, first opened in 1886. 577 athletes are known as the Tigers wear purple and gold while competing in Football, Baseball, Soccer, Swimming, and other sports....Read more Undergraduates 1,729 Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,087 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,697