by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. This list ranks 6 colleges for Men’s Golf (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, 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 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, our #1 college for Men's Golf (Division III). Located in Terre Haute, IN, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $12,200, compared with $12,200 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
DePauw University ranked #2 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division III). Located in Greencastle, IN, DePauw University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $9,685 in revenue per athlete, compared with $9,685 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Earlham College earned the #3 place for student athletes. Located in Richmond, IN, Earlham College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $9,149 per participant, against $9,149 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Trine University came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Men's Golf (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Angola, IN. Team revenue averages $4,175 per participant, compared with $4,102 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Hanover College is one of the top schools for Men's Golf (Division III), at #5. Hanover College is a private not-for-profit school based in Hanover, IN. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,713, against $6,713 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Franklin College did well this year, earning the #6 position. Located in Franklin, IN, Franklin College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $7,034 in revenue per athlete, compared with $5,845 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled 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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