by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 10 schools for Men’s Wrestling (Division III) 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
Our analysis found Washington and Lee University to be the best college for Men's Wrestling (Division III) in the Southeast Region. Located in Lexington, VA, Washington and Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $9,935 in revenue per athlete, against $9,140 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Lyon College ranked #2 among the best colleges for Men's Wrestling (Division III). Located in Batesville, AR, Lyon College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $12,801 per participant, against $12,801 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Shenandoah University ranked #3 among the best colleges for Men's Wrestling (Division III). Based in Winchester, VA, Shenandoah University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $4,330 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $4,330 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Roanoke College is one of the top schools for Men's Wrestling (Division III), at #4. Roanoke College is a private not-for-profit school based in Salem, VA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,179, compared with $4,179 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Randolph College ranked #5 among the best colleges for Men's Wrestling (Division III). Based in Lynchburg, VA, Randolph College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $4,573 per participant, compared with $4,573 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Huntingdon College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Located in Montgomery, AL, Huntingdon College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,566, compared with $7,475 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $1,932.
Greensboro College ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Men's Wrestling (Division III). Greensboro College is a private not-for-profit school based in Greensboro, NC. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,835, against $5,835 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Averett University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Based in Danville, VA, Averett University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $4,319 in revenue per athlete, compared with $4,319 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Ferrum College ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Men's Wrestling (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Ferrum, VA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,625, against $8,625 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Southern Virginia University did well this year, earning the #10 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Buena Vista, VA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,462, compared with $4,462 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $90.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled 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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