Best D2 Men's Football Programs, Ranked by Academic Score

Athletics and academics don't have to be a tradeoff. Below, we've ranked all 160 D2 men's Football programs by academic score — a composite of acceptance rate, graduation rate, and long-term earnings that reflects the strength of the underlying school.

The average acceptance rate across D2 men's Football programs is 81%, with an average graduation rate of 47%, and median earnings around $49,784.

Use this ranking to find programs at schools with strong academic outcomes, then read our guide on how to compare scholarship offers.