by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. This list ranks 8 colleges for Men’s Golf (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, College Factual weighs 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:
Cedarville University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Men's Golf (Division II). Cedarville University is a private not-for-profit school based in Cedarville, OH. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $17,302, against $17,302 in expenses. The school awards about $5,791 in athletic aid per athlete.
Ashland University landed the #2 spot for Men's Golf (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Ashland, OH. The program generates about $13,317 in revenue per athlete, compared with $13,317 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $5,808 per athlete.
Malone University came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Men's Golf (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Canton, OH. Team revenue averages $18,347 per participant, with expenses of about $18,347 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,372.
Walsh University came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Men's Golf (Division II). Based in North Canton, OH, Walsh University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $6,985 per participant, with expenses of about $6,424 per participant. Athletic aid averages $5,087 per athlete.
Tiffin University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division II). Located in Tiffin, OH, Tiffin University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $11,316 in revenue per athlete, compared with $11,316 spent per athlete. The school awards about $4,785 in athletic aid per athlete.
Ohio Dominican University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Ohio Dominican University is a private not-for-profit school based in Columbus, OH. The program generates about $7,428 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $7,865 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,323.
Shawnee State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Men's Golf (Division II). Based in Portsmouth, OH, Shawnee State University is a public institution. The program generates about $9,104 in revenue per athlete, compared with $5,929 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $3,174.
Central State University placed #8 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division II). Located in Wilberforce, OH, Central State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,522, compared with $7,522 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $3,799 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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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