Manheim, PA – The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) proudly announces the 2026 NAIA Women's Team Scholar All-America Awards. Life University claimed the top spot with an impressive team GPA of 3.951, showcasing the program's strong commitment to both academic and athletic excellence.
The top five programs in this year's rankings are:
- Life University - 3.951
- Baker University - 3.88917
- Indiana Tech - 3.80658
- Doane University - 3.75417
- William Penn University - 3.71867
"Life University continues to set the standard for excellence both academically and athletically," said NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer. "Their commitment to success in the classroom, paired with their performance on the mat, reflects the kind of culture and discipline that defines championship-level programs across the country"
In addition to these team honors, the NWCA recently announced the 2026 NAIA Women's Scholar All-America individual award winners. To view the full list of individual honorees, click here.
NAIA Women's Scholar Team Top 20
| RANK |
INSTITUTION |
GPA |
| RANK |
INSTITUTION |
GPA |
| 01 |
Life University |
3.951 |
| 02 |
Baker University |
3.88917 |
| 03 |
Indiana Tech |
3.80658 |
| 04 |
Doane University |
3.75417 |
| 05 |
William Penn University |
3.71867 |
| 06 |
Avila University |
3.71642 |
| 07 |
Southern Oregon University |
3.6975 |
| 08 |
Ottawa University |
3.69333 |
| 09 |
University of the Cumberlands |
3.68 |
| 10 |
University of Providence |
3.665 |
| 11 |
Dickinson State |
3.65958 |
| 12 |
Campbellsville University |
3.61083 |
| 13 |
Eastern Oregon University |
3.58917 |
| 14 |
Oklahoma City University |
3.50375 |
| 15 |
Montreat College |
3.435 |
| 16 |
Central Methodist University |
3.36375 |
| 17 |
Missouri Valley College |
3.27536 |
| 18 |
Grand View University |
3.21083 |
| 19 |
Wayland Baptist University |
3.19233 |
| 20 |
Waldorf University |
3.14417 |
