by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. This list ranks 28 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 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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Washington and Lee University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Men's Lacrosse (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Lexington, VA. The program generates about $8,088 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $7,824 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Christopher Newport University ranked #2 among the best colleges for Men's Lacrosse (Division III). This public school is set in Newport News, VA. Team revenue averages $8,608 per participant, with expenses of about $8,608 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Rhodes College landed the #3 spot for Men's Lacrosse (Division III). Located in Memphis, TN, Rhodes College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,212, compared with $7,212 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Centre College earned the #4 place for student athletes. Located in Danville, KY, Centre College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,951, compared with $6,951 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Berry College ranked #5 among the best colleges for Men's Lacrosse (Division III). Berry College is a private not-for-profit school based in Mount Berry, GA. The program generates about $8,992 in revenue per athlete, against $8,108 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Randolph-Macon College landed the #6 spot this year. Based in Ashland, VA, Randolph-Macon College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $5,859 in revenue per athlete, compared with $5,858 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Hendrix College placed #7 among the best colleges for Men's Lacrosse (Division III). Based in Conway, AR, Hendrix College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $8,353 per participant, against $8,353 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
University of Mary Washington landed the #8 spot this year. Based in Fredericksburg, VA, University of Mary Washington is a public institution. The program generates about $5,421 in revenue per athlete, compared with $4,923 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Oglethorpe University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Oglethorpe University is a private not-for-profit school based in Atlanta, GA. Team revenue averages $9,628 per participant, against $9,628 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Spalding University ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Men's Lacrosse (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Louisville, KY. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,977, with expenses of about $8,977 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Transylvania University placed #11 among the best colleges for Men's Lacrosse (Division III). Transylvania University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lexington, KY. The program generates about $4,869 in revenue per athlete, against $4,869 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Shenandoah University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Winchester, VA. The program generates about $3,322 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $3,322 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Roanoke College did well this year, earning the #13 position. Located in Salem, VA, Roanoke College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,639, with expenses of about $4,639 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Lynchburg ranked #14 on our 2026 list for Men's Lacrosse (Division III). Located in Lynchburg, VA, University of Lynchburg is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $4,836 in revenue per athlete, compared with $4,836 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Huntingdon College placed #15 among the best colleges for Men's Lacrosse (Division III). Huntingdon College is a private not-for-profit school based in Montgomery, AL. Team revenue averages $9,174 per participant, with expenses of about $9,333 per participant. The school awards about $1,932 in athletic aid per athlete.
William Peace University ranked #16 on our 2026 list for Men's Lacrosse (Division III). Located in Raleigh, NC, William Peace University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,660, against $7,904 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Randolph College landed the #17 spot this year. Based in Lynchburg, VA, Randolph College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,520, compared with $4,520 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Virginia Wesleyan University ranked #18 on our 2026 list for Men's Lacrosse (Division III). Based in Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $4,567 in revenue per athlete, against $4,567 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Averett University landed the #19 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Danville, VA. Team revenue averages $5,487 per participant, with expenses of about $5,487 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Piedmont University did well this year, earning the #20 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Demorest, GA. The program generates about $5,972 in revenue per athlete, compared with $5,972 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Southern Virginia University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Southern Virginia University is a private not-for-profit school based in Buena Vista, VA. Team revenue averages $9,870 per participant, compared with $9,870 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $90.
Guilford College did well this year, earning the #22 position. Located in Greensboro, NC, Guilford College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $4,038 in revenue per athlete, against $4,527 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Warren Wilson College landed the #23 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Swannanoa, NC. The program generates about $5,159 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $4,762 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Greensboro College ranked #24 on our 2026 list for Men's Lacrosse (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Greensboro, NC. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,223, with expenses of about $5,223 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Brevard College placed #25 among the best colleges for Men's Lacrosse (Division III). Based in Brevard, NC, Brevard College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,249, compared with $6,249 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $327 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. 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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