by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. This list ranks 8 schools for Men’s Lacrosse (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, 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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Bowdoin College earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Men's Lacrosse (Division III). Located in Brunswick, ME, Bowdoin College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $11,332 in revenue per athlete, against $7,944 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Bates College came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Men's Lacrosse (Division III). Bates College is a private not-for-profit school based in Lewiston, ME. The program generates about $9,034 in revenue per athlete, compared with $7,404 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Colby College is one of the top schools for Men's Lacrosse (Division III), at #3. Based in Waterville, ME, Colby College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $8,541 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $8,541 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Maine Maritime Academy ranked #4 among the best colleges for Men's Lacrosse (Division III). Based in Castine, ME, Maine Maritime Academy is a public institution. Team revenue averages $4,581 per participant, compared with $4,581 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
University of New England came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Men's Lacrosse (Division III). University of New England is a private not-for-profit school based in Biddeford, ME. Team revenue averages $4,892 per participant, with expenses of about $4,724 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Husson University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bangor, ME. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,257, compared with $5,257 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Thomas College landed the #7 spot this year. Located in Waterville, ME, Thomas College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $4,910 in revenue per athlete, against $4,910 in expenses. The school awards about $244 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Southern Maine placed #8 among the best colleges for Men's Lacrosse (Division III). Located in Portland, ME, University of Southern Maine is a public institution. Team revenue averages $2,201 per participant, with expenses of about $2,292 per participant. 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.
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