by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. Our ranking highlights 10 programs for Men’s Bowling (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, College Factual evaluates each program using a blend of academic-athletic outcomes (NCAA Academic Progress Rate and Graduation Success Rate), athletic financial resources (team revenue, expenses, and aid per athlete from the EADA survey), and overall school quality, drawing on NCAA, U.S. Department of Education EADA, and IPEDS data. Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
Our analysis found Wartburg College to be the best college for Men's Bowling (Division III) in the United States. Wartburg College is a private not-for-profit school based in Waverly, IA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,567, compared with $8,567 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Ohio Northern University came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Men's Bowling (Division III). Located in Ada, OH, Ohio Northern University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $3,515 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $3,515 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Baldwin Wallace University earned the #3 place for student athletes. This private not-for-profit school is set in Berea, OH. Team revenue averages $3,893 per participant, with expenses of about $3,893 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Luther College earned the #4 place for student athletes. Located in Decorah, IA, Luther College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $2,936, with expenses of about $2,868 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Capital University landed the #5 spot for Men's Bowling (Division III). Located in Columbus, OH, Capital University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $9,087 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $9,087 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Coe College ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Men's Bowling (Division III). Based in Cedar Rapids, IA, Coe College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $3,740, against $3,740 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Muskingum University landed the #7 spot this year. Based in New Concord, OH, Muskingum University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,324, against $6,324 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Adrian College placed #8 among the best colleges for Men's Bowling (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Adrian, MI. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $3,395, with expenses of about $3,395 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lakeland University did well this year, earning the #9 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Plymouth, WI. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $3,585, compared with $3,290 spent per athlete. The school awards about $41 in athletic aid per athlete.
The University of Olivet did well this year, earning the #10 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Olivet, MI. Team revenue averages $1,886 per participant, compared with $1,886 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of academic-athletic outcomes (NCAA Academic Progress Rate and Graduation Success Rate), athletic financial resources (team revenue, expenses, and athletic aid from the federal EADA survey), and overall school quality. The current methodology measures academic-athletic quality and does not include team win/loss performance.
References
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