by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 8 programs for Men’s Golf (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, 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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Our analysis found Union University to be the best college for Men's Golf (Division II) in Tennessee. This private not-for-profit school is set in Jackson, TN. Team revenue averages $21,233 per participant, with expenses of about $22,122 per participant. Athletic aid averages $17,895 per athlete.
Lee University ranked #2 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division II). Based in Cleveland, TN, Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $24,797, against $24,797 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,272.
Carson-Newman 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 Jefferson City, TN. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $33,182, compared with $29,375 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $10,904 per athlete.
Lincoln Memorial University came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Men's Golf (Division II). Located in Harrogate, TN, Lincoln Memorial University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $16,965 per participant, compared with $16,833 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $8,449 per athlete.
Christian Brothers University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Men's Golf (Division II). Located in Memphis, TN, Christian Brothers University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $17,183 per participant, compared with $19,166 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $3,833 per athlete.
Trevecca Nazarene University landed the #6 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Nashville, TN. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $16,760, against $16,517 in expenses. The school awards about $5,766 in athletic aid per athlete.
King University placed #7 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division II). King University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bristol, TN. The program generates about $14,100 in revenue per athlete, against $20,922 in expenses. The school awards about $7,932 in athletic aid per athlete.
Tusculum University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Tusculum University is a private not-for-profit school based in Greeneville, TN. The program generates about $12,648 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $12,837 per participant. Athletic aid averages $6,457 per athlete.
*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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