by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 21 colleges for Men’s Golf (Division II) in Plains States 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 Maryville University of Saint Louis, our #1 college for Men's Golf (Division II) in Plains States. Based in Saint Louis, MO, Maryville University of Saint Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $22,370, with expenses of about $20,623 per participant. Athletic aid averages $6,338 per athlete.
Rockhurst University earned the #2 place for student athletes. Located in Kansas City, MO, Rockhurst University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $11,096 per participant, against $11,096 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,130.
Missouri University of Science and Technology came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Men's Golf (Division II) in Plains States. Based in Rolla, MO, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public institution. Team revenue averages $19,484 per participant, compared with $19,484 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,772.
Drury University came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Men's Golf (Division II) in Plains States. Drury University is a private not-for-profit school based in Springfield, MO. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $16,594, with expenses of about $16,594 per participant. The school awards about $8,859 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Missouri-St Louis is one of the top schools for Men's Golf (Division II) in Plains States, at #5. University of Missouri-St Louis is a public school based in Saint Louis, MO. The program generates about $25,980 in revenue per athlete, against $23,239 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $6,395 per athlete.
University of Mary placed #6 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division II) in Plains States. University of Mary is a private not-for-profit school based in Bismarck, ND. The program generates about $9,440 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $9,440 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,321.
William Jewell College ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Men's Golf (Division II) in Plains States. William Jewell College is a private not-for-profit school based in Liberty, MO. Team revenue averages $14,117 per participant, against $12,611 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,219.
Newman University placed #8 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division II) in Plains States. Based in Wichita, KS, Newman University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $20,312 per participant, with expenses of about $20,312 per participant. The school awards about $10,192 in athletic aid per athlete.
Pittsburg State University placed #9 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division II) in Plains States. Located in Pittsburg, KS, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $21,322, with expenses of about $21,322 per participant. The school awards about $5,160 in athletic aid per athlete.
Washburn University landed the #10 spot this year. Based in Topeka, KS, Washburn University is a public institution. The program generates about $23,490 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $23,490 per participant. The school awards about $5,727 in athletic aid per athlete.
Winona State University placed #11 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division II) in Plains States. Based in Winona, MN, Winona State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $15,352, with expenses of about $15,352 per participant. The school awards about $3,907 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Minnesota-Crookston placed #12 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division II) in Plains States. This public school is set in Crookston, MN. The program generates about $18,567 in revenue per athlete, compared with $18,567 spent per athlete. The school awards about $7,101 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Central Missouri placed #13 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division II) in Plains States. This public school is set in Warrensburg, MO. Team revenue averages $26,345 per participant, with expenses of about $26,345 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,385.
University of Sioux Falls ranked #14 on our 2026 list for Men's Golf (Division II) in Plains States. University of Sioux Falls is a private not-for-profit school based in Sioux Falls, SD. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,014, compared with $8,207 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $5,811 per athlete.
Bemidji State University placed #15 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division II) in Plains States. Bemidji State University is a public school based in Bemidji, MN. Team revenue averages $6,936 per participant, against $6,936 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,153.
Missouri Western State University landed the #16 spot this year. This public school is set in Saint Joseph, MO. The program generates about $18,926 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $17,943 per participant. The school awards about $7,151 in athletic aid per athlete.
Fort Hays State University did well this year, earning the #17 position. Located in Hays, KS, Fort Hays State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $15,479, compared with $15,479 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $5,057 per athlete.
Missouri Southern State University did well this year, earning the #18 position. Based in Joplin, MO, Missouri Southern State University is a public institution. The program generates about $20,510 in revenue per athlete, against $20,510 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,261.
Upper Iowa University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Based in Fayette, IA, Upper Iowa University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $12,105 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $11,536 per participant. Athletic aid averages $6,035 per athlete.
University of Jamestown did well this year, earning the #20 position. Located in Jamestown, ND, University of Jamestown is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $8,078 per participant, compared with $8,078 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,474.
Minot State University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Based in Minot, ND, Minot State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $10,776 per participant, against $10,776 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $3,491 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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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