by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. We have ranked 21 schools for Men’s Wrestling (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, College Factual scores each program on 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
No school ranked higher than Lincoln Memorial University this year for Men's Wrestling (Division II). Located in Harrogate, TN, Lincoln Memorial University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $9,891 per participant, compared with $9,583 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $8,449 per athlete.
Ouachita Baptist University is one of the top schools for Men's Wrestling (Division II), at #2. Located in Arkadelphia, AR, Ouachita Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $12,446, against $11,518 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $6,935 per athlete.
Kentucky Wesleyan College earned the #3 place for student athletes. Located in Owensboro, KY, Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $13,629 in revenue per athlete, compared with $13,232 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,522.
University of Mount Olive landed the #4 spot for Men's Wrestling (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Mount Olive, NC. The program generates about $14,229 in revenue per athlete, against $14,113 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,775.
Lander University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Men's Wrestling (Division II). This public school is set in Greenwood, SC. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $19,101, compared with $16,870 spent per athlete. The school awards about $5,383 in athletic aid per athlete.
West Liberty University did well this year, earning the #6 position. This public school is set in West Liberty, WV. The program generates about $11,610 in revenue per athlete, compared with $11,610 spent per athlete. The school awards about $4,841 in athletic aid per athlete.
King University did well this year, earning the #7 position. King University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bristol, TN. The program generates about $12,859 in revenue per athlete, against $13,962 in expenses. The school awards about $7,932 in athletic aid per athlete.
Emory & Henry University placed #8 among the best colleges for Men's Wrestling (Division II). Based in Emory, VA, Emory & Henry University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,217, against $9,217 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,871.
Shorter University landed the #9 spot this year. Located in Rome, GA, Shorter University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $20,360, against $20,360 in expenses. The school awards about $7,563 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Montevallo ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Men's Wrestling (Division II). University of Montevallo is a public school based in Montevallo, AL. The program generates about $8,241 in revenue per athlete, against $8,241 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,698.
Davis & Elkins College placed #11 among the best colleges for Men's Wrestling (Division II). Davis & Elkins College is a private not-for-profit school based in Elkins, WV. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,792, compared with $14,981 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $7,033 per athlete.
Fairmont State University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Located in Fairmont, WV, Fairmont State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $6,571 per participant, compared with $6,359 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $4,874 per athlete.
Wheeling University placed #13 among the best colleges for Men's Wrestling (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Wheeling, WV. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $13,891, against $21,525 in expenses. The school awards about $8,271 in athletic aid per athlete.
Newberry College placed #14 among the best colleges for Men's Wrestling (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Newberry, SC. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,642, against $10,121 in expenses. The school awards about $5,596 in athletic aid per athlete.
Bluefield State University landed the #15 spot this year. Based in Bluefield, WV, Bluefield State University is a public institution. The program generates about $10,513 in revenue per athlete, against $10,513 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,976.
Belmont Abbey College landed the #16 spot this year. Belmont Abbey College is a private not-for-profit school based in Belmont, NC. The program generates about $7,932 in revenue per athlete, compared with $7,932 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $2,908.
Coker University landed the #17 spot this year. Based in Hartsville, SC, Coker University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,258, with expenses of about $8,201 per participant. Athletic aid averages $6,938 per athlete.
Thomas More University placed #18 among the best colleges for Men's Wrestling (Division II). Thomas More University is a private not-for-profit school based in Crestview Hills, KY. The program generates about $6,779 in revenue per athlete, against $6,178 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $4,453 per athlete.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke placed #19 among the best colleges for Men's Wrestling (Division II). Based in Pembroke, NC, University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a public institution. Team revenue averages $4,178 per participant, against $3,810 in expenses. The school awards about $3,165 in athletic aid per athlete.
Glenville State University placed #20 among the best colleges for Men's Wrestling (Division II). Based in Glenville, WV, Glenville State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,310, compared with $8,651 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,454.
Allen University ranked #21 on our 2026 list for Men's Wrestling (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Columbia, SC. The program generates about $5,992 in revenue per athlete, compared with $5,992 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $3,826.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Programs are scored on 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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