by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. This list ranks 5 programs for Men’s Swimming & Diving (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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Gannon University tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Men's Swimming & Diving (Division II). Gannon University is a private not-for-profit school based in Erie, PA. Team revenue averages $10,311 per participant, against $10,311 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $9,313.
Roberts Wesleyan University ranked #2 among the best colleges for Men's Swimming & Diving (Division II). Roberts Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit school based in Rochester, NY. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $11,214, against $9,256 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $3,925.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania landed the #3 spot for Men's Swimming & Diving (Division II). Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a public school based in Kutztown, PA. Team revenue averages $14,713 per participant, against $14,713 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $1,904.
Frostburg State University landed the #4 spot for Men's Swimming & Diving (Division II). Based in Frostburg, MD, Frostburg State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $6,021 per participant, compared with $6,021 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $3,617.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earned the #5 place for student athletes. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a public school based in Shippensburg, PA. The program generates about $9,097 in revenue per athlete, compared with $8,742 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $2,132.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published 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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