Best Women's Gymnastics Colleges 2026

Overview

Women's Gymnastics colleges

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Coaches verified November 2026.

Programs: 104
Coaches recruiting: 255

65Division I
12Division II
20Division III
4NAIA

The U.S. has 104 colleges with Women's Gymnastics programs. Of those, 65 compete in NCAA Division I, 12 in NCAA Division II, 20 in NCAA Division III, 4 in the NAIA and 3 in other associations. The most popular programs are University of Alabama, Ohio State University and University of Michigan. Their head coaches are Ashley Johnston at University of Alabama and Meredith Paulicivic at Ohio State University. 11 schools compete in the Big Ten Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceWilberforce University · $8,222Average yearly cost after aid Most selectiveStanford University · 4%Acceptance rate Largest campusArizona State University · 79,818Undergraduate students

Questions

Questions about Women's Gymnastics colleges

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

How many colleges have Women's Gymnastics?

104 colleges have Women's Gymnastics programs: 65 Division I, 12 Division II, 20 Division III and 4 NAIA.

Which colleges have D1 Women's Gymnastics?

65 colleges compete in NCAA Division I Women's Gymnastics: Arizona State University, Auburn University, Ball State University, Boise State University, Bowling Green State University, Brigham Young University, Brown University, California State University, Sacramento and 57 more.

Which colleges have D2 Women's Gymnastics?

12 colleges compete in NCAA Division II Women's Gymnastics: California State University, Chico, Chowan University, Concordia University, Irvine, Hawaii Pacific University, Northwest Missouri State University, Texas Woman's University, University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Bridgeport and 4 more.

Which colleges have D3 Women's Gymnastics?

20 colleges compete in NCAA Division III Women's Gymnastics: Centenary College of Louisiana, Emmanuel College, Greenville University, Gustavus Adolphus College, Hamline University, Ithaca College, McMurry University, Norwich University and 12 more.

Which colleges have NAIA Women's Gymnastics?

4 colleges compete in NAIA Women's Gymnastics: Fisk University, Louisiana State University, Alexandria, Simpson University and Wilberforce University.

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

Wilberforce University has the lowest average net price at $8,222 a year after grants and scholarships.

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

The Big Ten Conference has the most Women's Gymnastics programs.

Who are the Women's Gymnastics head coaches?

Ashley Johnston (University of Alabama), Meredith Paulicivic (Ohio State University), Cecile Canqueteau-Landi (University of Georgia), Jenny Rowland (University of Florida), Jay Clark (Louisiana State University), Mark Williams (University of Oklahoma), Janelle McDonald (University of California, Los Angeles) and Mike Rowe (Michigan State University).

How do I contact Women's Gymnastics coaches?

There are 255 coaches recruiting Women's Gymnastics. 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.

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