by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. Our ranking highlights 10 schools 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 West Liberty University, our #1 college for Men's Golf (Division II). West Liberty University is a public school based in West Liberty, WV. Team revenue averages $14,749 per participant, compared with $14,749 spent per athlete. The school awards about $4,841 in athletic aid per athlete.
Davis & Elkins College came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Men's Golf (Division II). Located in Elkins, WV, Davis & Elkins College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $18,380 per participant, against $17,990 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $7,033 per athlete.
Shepherd University is one of the top schools for Men's Golf (Division II), at #3. Shepherd University is a public school based in Shepherdstown, WV. Team revenue averages $7,461 per participant, against $7,461 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $3,796.
Fairmont State University earned the #4 place for student athletes. Fairmont State University is a public school based in Fairmont, WV. The program generates about $9,383 in revenue per athlete, compared with $7,590 spent per athlete. The school awards about $4,874 in athletic aid per athlete.
Wheeling University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Men's Golf (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Wheeling, WV. Team revenue averages $21,936 per participant, compared with $15,447 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,271.
West Virginia Wesleyan College placed #6 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division II). Based in Buckhannon, WV, West Virginia Wesleyan College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,281, compared with $7,281 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $3,641.
Bluefield State University landed the #7 spot this year. Located in Bluefield, WV, Bluefield State University is a public institution. The program generates about $12,067 in revenue per athlete, against $12,067 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,976.
Glenville State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list for Men's Golf (Division II). This public school is set in Glenville, WV. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,702, compared with $8,307 spent per athlete. The school awards about $4,454 in athletic aid per athlete.
Concord University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Based in Athens, WV, Concord University is a public institution. The program generates about $5,908 in revenue per athlete, compared with $5,908 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $3,226 per athlete.
West Virginia State University did well this year, earning the #10 position. West Virginia State University is a public school based in Institute, WV. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,244, compared with $6,190 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,933.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published 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.
References
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