by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 10 colleges for Men’s Golf (Division I) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, 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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Our analysis found University of Central Florida to be the best college for Men's Golf (Division I) in Florida. Based in Orlando, FL, University of Central Florida is a public institution. University of Central Florida records an NCAA APR of 1000, with a Graduation Success Rate of 89%. The federal graduation rate stands at 33%. Team revenue averages $121,542 per participant, against $80,360 in expenses. The school awards about $25,195 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Florida ranked #2 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division I). Located in Gainesville, FL, University of Florida is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 995, and a 100% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 31%. The program generates about $16,160 in revenue per athlete, against $163,032 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $23,180.
University of South Florida earned the #3 place for student athletes. Located in Tampa, FL, University of South Florida is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. The federal graduation rate stands at 40%. Team revenue averages $81,991 per participant, against $81,991 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $15,287.
Florida State University is one of the top schools for Men's Golf (Division I), at #4. Based in Tallahassee, FL, Florida State University is a public institution. Florida State University records an NCAA APR of 988, with a Graduation Success Rate of 83%. The federal graduation rate stands at 82%. Team revenue averages $188,146 per participant, compared with $188,146 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $13,364 per athlete.
Jacksonville University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Men's Golf (Division I). Based in Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville University is a private not-for-profit institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 1000, alongside a GSR of 100%. Its federal graduation rate is 60%. The program generates about $58,205 in revenue per athlete, against $58,205 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $14,287 per athlete.
University of North Florida ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Men's Golf (Division I). Located in Jacksonville, FL, University of North Florida is a public institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, and a 89% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 67%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $105,588, compared with $105,588 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,675.
Florida Gulf Coast University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Fort Myers, FL, Florida Gulf Coast University is a public institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 969, alongside a GSR of 87%. About 70% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $45,110, with expenses of about $45,110 per participant. Athletic aid averages $18,812 per athlete.
Stetson University ranked #8 on our 2026 list for Men's Golf (Division I). Based in DeLand, FL, Stetson University is a private not-for-profit institution. Stetson University records an NCAA APR of 986, alongside a GSR of 75%. The federal graduation rate stands at 43%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $74,733, against $74,733 in expenses. The school awards about $17,035 in athletic aid per athlete.
Florida Atlantic University landed the #9 spot this year. Located in Boca Raton, FL, Florida Atlantic University is a public institution. Florida Atlantic University records an NCAA APR of 967, alongside a GSR of 100%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $42,056, with expenses of about $42,056 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $16,971.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Men's Golf (Division I). Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a public school based in Tallahassee, FL. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University records an NCAA APR of 991, alongside a GSR of 90%. About 88% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. The program generates about $14,774 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $19,179 per participant. Athletic aid averages $11,235 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published 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.
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