by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. We have ranked 17 colleges for Men’s Golf (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, College Factual evaluates each program using 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:
Dallas Baptist University tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Dallas, TX. Team revenue averages $48,847 per participant, compared with $46,714 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $9,215 per athlete.
Oklahoma Christian University came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Men's Golf (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Edmond, OK. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $24,444, against $18,815 in expenses. The school awards about $7,286 in athletic aid per athlete.
Texas A & M International University earned the #3 place for student athletes. This public school is set in Laredo, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $20,465, with expenses of about $20,465 per participant. The school awards about $8,327 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lubbock Christian University landed the #4 spot for Men's Golf (Division II). Located in Lubbock, TX, Lubbock Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $21,664 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $21,664 per participant. Athletic aid averages $8,404 per athlete.
The University of Texas Permian Basin earned the #5 place for student athletes. Based in Odessa, TX, The University of Texas Permian Basin is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $100,018, against $38,213 in expenses. The school awards about $6,982 in athletic aid per athlete.
The University of Texas at Tyler placed #6 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division II). The University of Texas at Tyler is a public school based in Tyler, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $34,574, against $34,574 in expenses. The school awards about $6,209 in athletic aid per athlete.
West Texas A & M University placed #7 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division II). Based in Canyon, TX, West Texas A & M University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $30,596 per participant, with expenses of about $30,596 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,800.
Southern Nazarene University landed the #8 spot this year. Located in Bethany, OK, Southern Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $15,927, with expenses of about $13,800 per participant. The school awards about $7,122 in athletic aid per athlete.
Midwestern State University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Located in Wichita Falls, TX, Midwestern State University is a public institution. The program generates about $22,047 in revenue per athlete, against $22,047 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,772.
University of Central Oklahoma landed the #10 spot this year. University of Central Oklahoma is a public school based in Edmond, OK. Team revenue averages $19,814 per participant, compared with $18,809 spent per athlete. The school awards about $6,477 in athletic aid per athlete.
Western New Mexico University landed the #11 spot this year. Based in Silver City, NM, Western New Mexico University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $15,053, compared with $15,033 spent per athlete. The school awards about $9,177 in athletic aid per athlete.
Northeastern State University did well this year, earning the #12 position. This public school is set in Tahlequah, OK. The program generates about $13,461 in revenue per athlete, against $13,461 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $7,449 per athlete.
Rogers State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list for Men's Golf (Division II). Rogers State University is a public school based in Claremore, OK. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $23,288, compared with $23,288 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $4,881 per athlete.
Cameron University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Located in Lawton, OK, Cameron University is a public institution. The program generates about $18,426 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $18,350 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,117.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University placed #15 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division II). Based in Weatherford, OK, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $14,295 per participant, against $14,295 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $4,204 per athlete.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University placed #16 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division II). Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public school based in Durant, OK. The program generates about $16,480 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $16,480 per participant. The school awards about $4,833 in athletic aid per athlete.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University landed the #17 spot this year. Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public school based in Alva, OK. The program generates about $6,048 in revenue per athlete, against $5,920 in expenses. The school awards about $2,134 in athletic aid per athlete.
*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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