by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 14 schools for Men’s Golf (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, 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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Leading the list is Thomas Jefferson University, our #1 college for Men's Golf (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Philadelphia, PA. The program generates about $21,652 in revenue per athlete, against $21,652 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $13,341.
Adelphi University ranked #2 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Garden City, NY. Team revenue averages $23,575 per participant, with expenses of about $23,575 per participant. The school awards about $7,963 in athletic aid per athlete.
Gannon University earned the #3 place for student athletes. Gannon University is a private not-for-profit school based in Erie, PA. The program generates about $20,778 in revenue per athlete, compared with $20,778 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $9,313 per athlete.
St. Thomas Aquinas College earned the #4 place for student athletes. This private not-for-profit school is set in Sparkill, NY. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $22,175, against $22,175 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $8,813 per athlete.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania earned the #5 place for student athletes. Based in West Chester, PA, West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,188, with expenses of about $12,370 per participant. Athletic aid averages $2,168 per athlete.
Le Moyne College did well this year, earning the #6 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Syracuse, NY. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 935, with a Graduation Success Rate of 86%. Its federal graduation rate is 57%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $17,758, against $18,289 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $9,944 per athlete.
Mercyhurst University ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Men's Golf (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Erie, PA. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 938, and a 56% Graduation Success Rate. About 43% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $10,341, against $10,341 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $14,194.
Goldey-Beacom College did well this year, earning the #8 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Wilmington, DE. Team revenue averages $12,874 per participant, with expenses of about $12,874 per participant. The school awards about $5,149 in athletic aid per athlete.
Dominican University New York placed #9 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Orangeburg, NY. Team revenue averages $16,862 per participant, compared with $16,862 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,678.
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown did well this year, earning the #10 position. Located in Johnstown, PA, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is a public institution. The program generates about $18,810 in revenue per athlete, compared with $18,810 spent per athlete. The school awards about $5,196 in athletic aid per athlete.
Felician University landed the #11 spot this year. Based in Lodi, NJ, Felician University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $18,605 in revenue per athlete, against $18,605 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,189.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania placed #12 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division II). Located in Millersville, PA, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a public institution. The program generates about $15,030 in revenue per athlete, compared with $15,030 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $2,830 per athlete.
Chestnut Hill College ranked #13 on our 2026 list for Men's Golf (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Philadelphia, PA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,770, with expenses of about $9,186 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,192.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Programs are scored on 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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