by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. This list ranks 6 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
No school ranked higher than Emory University this year for Men's Golf (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Atlanta, GA. The program generates about $33,443 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $23,181 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Berry College came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Men's Golf (Division III). Berry College is a private not-for-profit school based in Mount Berry, GA. The program generates about $27,730 in revenue per athlete, against $9,236 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Oglethorpe University came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Men's Golf (Division III). Oglethorpe University is a private not-for-profit school based in Atlanta, GA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $11,152, with expenses of about $11,152 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Covenant College came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Men's Golf (Division III). Located in Lookout Mountain, GA, Covenant College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,124, compared with $4,768 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
LaGrange College came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Men's Golf (Division III). Located in Lagrange, GA, LaGrange College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $10,423 per participant, with expenses of about $7,973 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Piedmont University placed #6 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division III). Based in Demorest, GA, Piedmont University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,640, with expenses of about $9,640 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled 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.
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