by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. This list ranks 71 programs for Men’s Golf (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
Leading the list is Nova Southeastern University, our #1 college for Men's Golf (Division II). Based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Nova Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $37,800 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $37,800 per participant. Athletic aid averages $13,636 per athlete.
Florida Southern College is one of the top schools for Men's Golf (Division II), at #2. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lakeland, FL. The program generates about $44,566 in revenue per athlete, compared with $44,566 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $8,785 per athlete.
Harding University earned the #3 place for student athletes. Based in Searcy, AR, Harding University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $19,349 per participant, against $22,283 in expenses. The school awards about $9,216 in athletic aid per athlete.
Rollins College earned the #4 place for student athletes. This private not-for-profit school is set in Winter Park, FL. The program generates about $25,315 in revenue per athlete, compared with $25,315 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $11,632 per athlete.
Union University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Men's Golf (Division II). Union University is a private not-for-profit school based in Jackson, TN. The program generates about $21,233 in revenue per athlete, compared with $22,122 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $17,895.
Flagler College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Located in Saint Augustine, FL, Flagler College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $35,808 per participant, compared with $35,808 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $9,076 per athlete.
University of West Florida came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Located in Pensacola, FL, University of West Florida is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $27,509, compared with $29,302 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,536.
Lynn University did well this year, earning the #8 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boca Raton, FL. Team revenue averages $29,539 per participant, compared with $29,539 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $12,987.
Lee University placed #9 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division II). Lee University is a private not-for-profit school based in Cleveland, TN. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $24,797, with expenses of about $24,797 per participant. Athletic aid averages $8,272 per athlete.
Eckerd College placed #10 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division II). Located in Saint Petersburg, FL, Eckerd College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $13,295 per participant, against $13,295 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $16,706.
Palm Beach Atlantic University placed #11 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in West Palm Beach, FL. Team revenue averages $19,117 per participant, with expenses of about $18,824 per participant. The school awards about $10,383 in athletic aid per athlete.
North Greenville University landed the #12 spot this year. Based in Tigerville, SC, North Greenville University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $22,314 per participant, against $20,483 in expenses. The school awards about $15,158 in athletic aid per athlete.
Francis Marion University landed the #13 spot this year. Located in Florence, SC, Francis Marion University is a public institution. Francis Marion University records an NCAA APR of 985, alongside a GSR of 100%. About 100% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $25,884, compared with $25,884 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,654.
Catawba College ranked #14 on our 2026 list for Men's Golf (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Salisbury, NC. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $27,262, against $25,019 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $9,164 per athlete.
Lincoln Memorial University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Lincoln Memorial University is a private not-for-profit school based in Harrogate, TN. Team revenue averages $16,965 per participant, compared with $16,833 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $8,449 per athlete.
Carson-Newman University landed the #16 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Jefferson City, TN. Team revenue averages $33,182 per participant, against $29,375 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $10,904.
Spring Hill College placed #17 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division II). Based in Mobile, AL, Spring Hill College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $10,605 in revenue per athlete, compared with $10,605 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $7,824 per athlete.
Trevecca Nazarene University did well this year, earning the #18 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Nashville, TN. The program generates about $16,760 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $16,517 per participant. The school awards about $5,766 in athletic aid per athlete.
Wingate University did well this year, earning the #19 position. Based in Wingate, NC, Wingate University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $44,565 in revenue per athlete, compared with $24,074 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,748.
Lander University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Greenwood, SC. Team revenue averages $51,599 per participant, compared with $28,596 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,383.
Lenoir-Rhyne University did well this year, earning the #21 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hickory, NC. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $13,897, with expenses of about $13,897 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,094.
Kentucky Wesleyan College ranked #22 on our 2026 list for Men's Golf (Division II). Based in Owensboro, KY, Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,137, against $12,616 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $8,522 per athlete.
Christian Brothers University ranked #23 on our 2026 list for Men's Golf (Division II). Based in Memphis, TN, Christian Brothers University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $17,183, compared with $19,166 spent per athlete. The school awards about $3,833 in athletic aid per athlete.
Saint Leo University ranked #24 on our 2026 list for Men's Golf (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Leo, FL. Team revenue averages $23,571 per participant, with expenses of about $18,427 per participant. Athletic aid averages $5,812 per athlete.
Barton College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Located in Wilson, NC, Barton College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $16,284 per participant, compared with $16,284 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,654.
These programs also stood out among the best this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled 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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