by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. This list ranks 18 programs for Men’s Lacrosse (Division II) 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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Adelphi University tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Men's Lacrosse (Division II). Adelphi University is a private not-for-profit school based in Garden City, NY. The program generates about $16,658 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $16,658 per participant. Athletic aid averages $7,963 per athlete.
Molloy University came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Men's Lacrosse (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Rockville Centre, NY. Team revenue averages $14,424 per participant, compared with $12,369 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,589.
Seton Hill University came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Men's Lacrosse (Division II). Based in Greensburg, PA, Seton Hill University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $13,433 per participant, against $13,433 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,657.
Mercyhurst University is one of the top schools for Men's Lacrosse (Division II), at #4. Based in Erie, PA, Mercyhurst University is a private not-for-profit institution. Its student-athletes post an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 990, and a 89% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 58%. The program generates about $14,648 in revenue per athlete, compared with $14,648 spent per athlete. The school awards about $14,194 in athletic aid per athlete.
St. Thomas Aquinas College came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Men's Lacrosse (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Sparkill, NY. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $12,365, with expenses of about $12,365 per participant. The school awards about $8,813 in athletic aid per athlete.
Le Moyne College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Syracuse, NY. The team's NCAA APR score is 983, and a 93% Graduation Success Rate. The federal graduation rate stands at 81%. The program generates about $13,571 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $13,686 per participant. Athletic aid averages $9,944 per athlete.
Pace University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Pace University is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $10,313, against $9,894 in expenses. The school awards about $7,466 in athletic aid per athlete.
D'Youville University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Based in Buffalo, NY, D'Youville University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $15,227 per participant, against $15,216 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,393.
Roberts Wesleyan University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Located in Rochester, NY, Roberts Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $12,714, against $12,370 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $3,925 per athlete.
Holy Family University placed #10 among the best colleges for Men's Lacrosse (Division II). Based in Philadelphia, PA, Holy Family University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $12,744 per participant, with expenses of about $10,517 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,523.
Georgian Court University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lakewood, NJ. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $19,635, with expenses of about $19,635 per participant. The school awards about $5,874 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of the District of Columbia placed #12 among the best colleges for Men's Lacrosse (Division II). Based in Washington, DC, University of the District of Columbia is a public institution. Team revenue averages $27,162 per participant, with expenses of about $27,162 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $13,638.
Caldwell University ranked #13 on our 2026 list for Men's Lacrosse (Division II). Based in Caldwell, NJ, Caldwell University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $8,117 in revenue per athlete, compared with $8,108 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $6,698 per athlete.
Felician University did well this year, earning the #14 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lodi, NJ. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $15,227, with expenses of about $15,227 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,189.
Dominican University New York came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Located in Orangeburg, NY, Dominican University New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $4,049 per participant, with expenses of about $4,049 per participant. Athletic aid averages $4,678 per athlete.
Chestnut Hill College landed the #16 spot this year. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Chestnut Hill College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $8,995 per participant, with expenses of about $9,137 per participant. The school awards about $4,192 in athletic aid per athlete.
Mercy University landed the #17 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,658, against $7,658 in expenses. The school awards about $6,094 in athletic aid per athlete.
Frostburg State University ranked #18 on our 2026 list for Men's Lacrosse (Division II). Located in Frostburg, MD, Frostburg State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $6,998 per participant, against $6,998 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $3,617.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Programs are scored on 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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