by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 9 programs for Men’s Lacrosse (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, 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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Our analysis found Adelphi University to be the best college for Men's Lacrosse (Division II) in New York. Based in Garden City, NY, Adelphi University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $16,658 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $16,658 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,963.
Molloy University ranked #2 among the best colleges for Men's Lacrosse (Division II). Based in Rockville Centre, NY, Molloy University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $14,424 per participant, compared with $12,369 spent per athlete. The school awards about $5,589 in athletic aid per athlete.
Le Moyne College ranked #3 among the best colleges for Men's Lacrosse (Division II). Located in Syracuse, NY, Le Moyne College is a private not-for-profit institution. Le Moyne College records an NCAA APR of 983, alongside a GSR of 93%. About 81% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $13,571, against $13,686 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $9,944.
St. Thomas Aquinas College landed the #4 spot for Men's Lacrosse (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Sparkill, NY. The program generates about $12,365 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $12,365 per participant. Athletic aid averages $8,813 per athlete.
D'Youville University earned the #5 place for student athletes. D'Youville University is a private not-for-profit school based in Buffalo, NY. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $15,227, compared with $15,216 spent per athlete. The school awards about $8,393 in athletic aid per athlete.
Roberts Wesleyan University ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Men's Lacrosse (Division II). Located in Rochester, NY, Roberts Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $12,714 per participant, with expenses of about $12,370 per participant. The school awards about $3,925 in athletic aid per athlete.
Pace University landed the #7 spot this year. Based in New York, NY, Pace University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $10,313 per participant, compared with $9,894 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $7,466 per athlete.
Dominican University New York landed the #8 spot this year. Located in Orangeburg, NY, Dominican University New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $4,049 per participant, against $4,049 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,678.
Mercy University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Mercy University is a private not-for-profit school based in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Team revenue averages $7,658 per participant, with expenses of about $7,658 per participant. The school awards about $6,094 in athletic aid per athlete.
*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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