by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 6 programs for Men’s Lacrosse (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, 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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No school ranked higher than Illinois Institute of Technology this year for Men's Lacrosse (Division III). Located in Chicago, IL, Illinois Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $6,795 per participant, compared with $6,795 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Illinois Wesleyan University landed the #2 spot for Men's Lacrosse (Division III). Illinois Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bloomington, IL. Team revenue averages $5,738 per participant, with expenses of about $5,738 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
North Central College ranked #3 among the best colleges for Men's Lacrosse (Division III). Located in Naperville, IL, North Central College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $5,856 per participant, against $3,906 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Elmhurst University earned the #4 place for student athletes. Elmhurst University is a private not-for-profit school based in Elmhurst, IL. Team revenue averages $6,469 per participant, compared with $6,469 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Lake Forest College is one of the top schools for Men's Lacrosse (Division III), at #5. Located in Lake Forest, IL, Lake Forest College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $3,424 per participant, with expenses of about $3,424 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Aurora University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Located in Aurora, IL, Aurora University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $5,315 in revenue per athlete, compared with $5,315 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 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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