by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 11 schools for Men’s Golf (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, College Factual weighs 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 Illinois Wesleyan University, our #1 college for Men's Golf (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Bloomington, IL. The program generates about $5,818 in revenue per athlete, compared with $5,818 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
North Central College came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Men's Golf (Division III). North Central College is a private not-for-profit school based in Naperville, IL. Team revenue averages $8,824 per participant, compared with $5,012 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Knox College came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Men's Golf (Division III). Knox College is a private not-for-profit school based in Galesburg, IL. Team revenue averages $13,531 per participant, against $17,585 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Lake Forest College landed the #4 spot for Men's Golf (Division III). Lake Forest College is a private not-for-profit school based in Lake Forest, IL. The program generates about $4,767 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $4,767 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Elmhurst University earned the #5 place for student athletes. Located in Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $3,969 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $3,969 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Millikin University placed #6 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division III). Based in Decatur, IL, Millikin University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $7,372 in revenue per athlete, compared with $7,372 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
North Park University ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Men's Golf (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,693, compared with $6,693 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $32 per athlete.
Aurora University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Aurora, IL. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,241, against $5,241 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Illinois College landed the #9 spot this year. Based in Jacksonville, IL, Illinois College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $4,610 per participant, compared with $4,610 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Blackburn College ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Men's Golf (Division III). Located in Carlinville, IL, Blackburn College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $3,044, against $3,044 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Eureka College ranked #11 on our 2026 list for Men's Golf (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Eureka, IL. The program generates about $669 in revenue per athlete, compared with $669 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
*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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