by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 74 colleges for Men’s Lacrosse (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, College Factual evaluates each program using 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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Dominican University of California earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Men's Lacrosse (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in San Rafael, CA. The program generates about $19,165 in revenue per athlete, compared with $19,165 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,270.
Florida Institute of Technology landed the #2 spot for Men's Lacrosse (Division II). Located in Melbourne, FL, Florida Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $17,965 in revenue per athlete, compared with $17,965 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $13,103 per athlete.
Adelphi University earned the #3 place for student athletes. Adelphi University is a private not-for-profit school based in Garden City, NY. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $16,658, with expenses of about $16,658 per participant. The school awards about $7,963 in athletic aid per athlete.
Rockhurst University came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Men's Lacrosse (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Kansas City, MO. Team revenue averages $13,688 per participant, against $13,688 in expenses. The school awards about $8,130 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lewis University is one of the top schools for Men's Lacrosse (Division II), at #5. This private not-for-profit school is set in Romeoville, IL. The program generates about $14,896 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $14,896 per participant. The school awards about $9,669 in athletic aid per athlete.
Rollins College landed the #6 spot this year. Located in Winter Park, FL, Rollins College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,033, with expenses of about $8,033 per participant. The school awards about $11,632 in athletic aid per athlete.
Maryville University of Saint Louis landed the #7 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Louis, MO. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $13,093, against $12,193 in expenses. The school awards about $6,338 in athletic aid per athlete.
Bentley University landed the #8 spot this year. Based in Waltham, MA, Bentley University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $4,200 in revenue per athlete, against $3,387 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,029.
Molloy University landed the #9 spot this year. Based in Rockville Centre, NY, Molloy University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,424, with expenses of about $12,369 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,589.
D'Youville University did well this year, earning the #10 position. Based in Buffalo, NY, D'Youville University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $15,227 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $15,216 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,393.
St. Thomas Aquinas College placed #11 among the best colleges for Men's Lacrosse (Division II). Based in Sparkill, NY, St. Thomas Aquinas College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $12,365 in revenue per athlete, compared with $12,365 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $8,813 per athlete.
Northwood University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Northwood University is a private not-for-profit school based in Midland, MI. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $13,577, compared with $13,577 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $7,948 per athlete.
Florida Southern College did well this year, earning the #13 position. Florida Southern College is a private not-for-profit school based in Lakeland, FL. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,800, compared with $9,800 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $8,785 per athlete.
Saint Michael's College did well this year, earning the #14 position. Based in Colchester, VT, Saint Michael's College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $12,048 per participant, with expenses of about $12,048 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,634.
University of Indianapolis came in at #15 in this year's ranking. University of Indianapolis is a private not-for-profit school based in Indianapolis, IN. The program generates about $13,832 in revenue per athlete, compared with $13,832 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $9,002 per athlete.
Lincoln Memorial University landed the #16 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Harrogate, TN. Team revenue averages $15,795 per participant, against $15,824 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $8,449 per athlete.
North Greenville University did well this year, earning the #17 position. Located in Tigerville, SC, North Greenville University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $15,354 per participant, compared with $15,237 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $15,158.
Mercyhurst University came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Based in Erie, PA, Mercyhurst University is a private not-for-profit institution. Mercyhurst University records an NCAA APR of 990, with a Graduation Success Rate of 89%. The federal graduation rate stands at 58%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,648, with expenses of about $14,648 per participant. The school awards about $14,194 in athletic aid per athlete.
Seton Hill University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Seton Hill University is a private not-for-profit school based in Greensburg, PA. The program generates about $13,433 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $13,433 per participant. Athletic aid averages $5,657 per athlete.
Assumption University did well this year, earning the #20 position. Located in Worcester, MA, Assumption University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $13,175, with expenses of about $12,627 per participant. Athletic aid averages $4,778 per athlete.
Le Moyne College ranked #21 on our 2026 list for Men's Lacrosse (Division II). Le Moyne College is a private not-for-profit school based in Syracuse, NY. The team's NCAA APR score is 983, alongside a GSR of 93%. Its federal graduation rate is 81%. Team revenue averages $13,571 per participant, against $13,686 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $9,944.
Pace University ranked #22 on our 2026 list for Men's Lacrosse (Division II). Located in New York, NY, Pace University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $10,313 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $9,894 per participant. The school awards about $7,466 in athletic aid per athlete.
Saint Anselm College placed #23 among the best colleges for Men's Lacrosse (Division II). Based in Manchester, NH, Saint Anselm College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $10,326 per participant, compared with $8,679 spent per athlete. The school awards about $5,219 in athletic aid per athlete.
Flagler College landed the #24 spot this year. Based in Saint Augustine, FL, Flagler College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $12,405 per participant, with expenses of about $12,405 per participant. The school awards about $9,076 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lynn University placed #25 among the best colleges for Men's Lacrosse (Division II). Located in Boca Raton, FL, Lynn University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $12,089 in revenue per athlete, compared with $12,089 spent per athlete. The school awards about $12,987 in athletic aid per athlete.
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*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced 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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