by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. Our ranking highlights 5 programs 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:
Centre College tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division III). Located in Danville, KY, Centre College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $10,070 in revenue per athlete, against $10,070 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Transylvania University landed the #2 spot for Men's Golf (Division III). Based in Lexington, KY, Transylvania University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $11,543 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $11,543 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Asbury University landed the #3 spot for Men's Golf (Division III). Located in Wilmore, KY, Asbury University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,505, against $5,505 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Berea College came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Men's Golf (Division III). Berea College is a private not-for-profit school based in Berea, KY. The program generates about $10,387 in revenue per athlete, against $9,249 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Spalding University landed the #5 spot for Men's Golf (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Louisville, KY. Team revenue averages $4,765 per participant, against $4,765 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published 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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