by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. We have ranked 8 programs for Men’s Golf (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, College Factual scores each program on 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, compared with $21,652 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $13,341 per athlete.
Gannon University is one of the top schools for Men's Golf (Division II), at #2. This private not-for-profit school is set in Erie, PA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $20,778, compared with $20,778 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $9,313 per athlete.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania earned the #3 place for student athletes. This public school is set in West Chester, PA. The program generates about $14,188 in revenue per athlete, compared with $12,370 spent per athlete. The school awards about $2,168 in athletic aid per athlete.
Mercyhurst University ranked #4 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division II). Located in Erie, PA, Mercyhurst University is a private not-for-profit institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 938, alongside a GSR of 56%. About 43% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $10,341, compared with $10,341 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $14,194.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the top schools for Men's Golf (Division II), at #5. This public school is set in Millersville, PA. The program generates about $15,030 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $15,030 per participant. The school awards about $2,830 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown did well this year, earning the #6 position. Located in Johnstown, PA, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $18,810, compared with $18,810 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,196.
Chestnut Hill College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Chestnut Hill College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $9,770 in revenue per athlete, 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.
The ranking above is published 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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