by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 8 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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Grinnell College tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division III). Grinnell College is a private not-for-profit school based in Grinnell, IA. Team revenue averages $10,005 per participant, compared with $10,005 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Luther College ranked #2 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division III). Based in Decorah, IA, Luther College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $5,639 per participant, against $5,037 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Loras College is one of the top schools for Men's Golf (Division III), at #3. Loras College is a private not-for-profit school based in Dubuque, IA. The program generates about $6,146 in revenue per athlete, compared with $6,146 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Wartburg College is one of the top schools for Men's Golf (Division III), at #4. This private not-for-profit school is set in Waverly, IA. Team revenue averages $5,393 per participant, against $5,393 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Simpson College ranked #5 among the best colleges for Men's Golf (Division III). Based in Indianola, IA, Simpson College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $4,136 per participant, with expenses of about $3,848 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Buena Vista University ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Men's Golf (Division III). Buena Vista University is a private not-for-profit school based in Storm Lake, IA. The program generates about $5,752 in revenue per athlete, compared with $5,752 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Dubuque ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Men's Golf (Division III). University of Dubuque is a private not-for-profit school based in Dubuque, IA. Team revenue averages $9,339 per participant, compared with $9,993 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Coe College did well this year, earning the #8 position. Based in Cedar Rapids, IA, Coe College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,009, against $5,009 in expenses. 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. 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.
References
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