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2023 Top Southeast Region Men's Baseball Schools

233 Colleges
$40,219 Avg Tuition & Fees*
65% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

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After analyzing 233 schools in the Southeast Region , we came up with our list of those that offered the best educational experiences for Men's Baseball athletes in the Southeast Region. To come up with this ranking, we look at a number of factors that are all objective measurements. These factors include the school's overall quality as determined by our Best Colleges ranking and the athletic competitiveness of the school. Thus, in order to rank well, the school must offer a quality education in addition to having a great sports team.

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Top Colleges in the Southeast Region for Men's Baseball athletes in the Southeast Region

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in Quality in the Southeast Region
$9,599,910 Team Revenue
988 Academic Progress Rate

Our 2023 rankings named Vanderbilt University the best school for Men’s Baseball athletes in the Southeast Region working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 2,440 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . On the financial side of things, the Men’s Baseball team at Vanderbilt made $9,599,910 in revenue. The great academic progress rate of 988 shows that team members perform well in the classroom, too. The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. Vanderbilt did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our overall quality list. Read full sports report on Vanderbilt University

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Top 10% in Quality in the Southeast Region
$6,066,561 Team Revenue
$28,631 Avg Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on our list means Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a great place for Men’s Baseball athletes in the Southeast Region working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the large public school awarded 4,990 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . The team at Louisiana State University took home $6,066,561 in revenue and paid out $5,981,966 in expenses in recent times. That boils down to a yearly profit of $84,595 for the sports team. In addition to its great ranking here, Louisiana State University is in the top 10% of all schools on our overall quality list. Read full sports report on Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#6 in Quality in the Southeast Region
$3,677,427 Team Revenue
978 Academic Progress Rate

You’ll join some of the best athletes around if you attend Wake Forest University. The school came in at #3 in this year’s ranking. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 1,546 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the Men’s Baseball team at Wake Forest University made $3,677,427 in revenue. The great academic progress rate of 978 shows that team members perform well in the classroom, too. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. Wake Forest University also claimed a spot on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category. Read More…

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
#15 in Quality in the Southeast Region
$4,802,030 Team Revenue
$57,194 Avg Tuition & Fees

Out of the 233 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Miami landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Coral Gables, Florida, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 3,419 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . The Men’s Baseball team at U Miami brought home $4,802,030 in revenue in a single year. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. As a testament to the quality of education it offers, U Miami also is in the top 5% of our overall quality ranking. Read More…

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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia
#7 in Quality in the Southeast Region
$4,439,041 Team Revenue
982 Academic Progress Rate

A rank of #5 on our list means University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great place for Men’s Baseball athletes in the Southeast Region working on their bachelor’s degree. This large public school is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, and it awarded 5,483 bachelor’s degrees in . The Men’s Baseball team at University of Virginia brought home $4,439,041 in revenue in a single year. The great academic progress rate of 982 shows that team members perform well in the classroom, too. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. On top of its placing in this ranking, University of Virginia also did well on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis. Read full sports report on University of Virginia - Main Campus

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
#12 in Quality in the Southeast Region
$3,312,294 Team Revenue
976 Academic Progress Rate

University of Florida did quite well in the 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Baseball in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Gainesville, Florida, the large public school handed out 10,063 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Men’s Baseball team at UF took home $3,312,294 in revenue. The great academic progress rate of 976 shows that team members perform well in the classroom, too. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. In addition to its great ranking here, UF is in the top 5% of all schools on our overall quality list. Full University of Florida Sports Report

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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
#23 in Quality in the Southeast Region
$3,942,537 Team Revenue
1000 Academic Progress Rate

Clemson University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Baseball in the Southeast Region ranking. Clemson is a large public school situated in Clemson, South Carolina. It awarded 5,123 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the Men’s Baseball team at Clemson made $3,942,537 in revenue. Sports aren’t the only thing that the team excels at - they had a perfect academic progress rate of 1000. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. Clemson excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our overall quality list. Read More…

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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
#1 in Quality in the Southeast Region
$2,031,099 Team Revenue
994 Academic Progress Rate

With a ranking of #8, Duke University did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Baseball in the Southeast Region ranking. Duke is located in Durham, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In , this school awarded 2,312 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates. Speaking financially, the Men’s Baseball team at Duke took home $2,031,099 in revenue. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 994. The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. Duke also made our overall quality list, coming in at #1. Read full sports report on Duke University

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Top 10% in Quality in the Southeast Region
$4,596,259 Team Revenue
961 Academic Progress Rate

University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Baseball in the Southeast Region ranking. This large public school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 7,106 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Men’s Baseball team at UofSC took home $4,596,259 in revenue. The team has a respectable academic progress rate of 961. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UofSC also is in the top 10% of our overall quality ranking. Read full sports report on University of South Carolina - Columbia

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#8 in Quality in the Southeast Region
$1,936,802 Team Revenue
979 Academic Progress Rate

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked #10 on this year’s Best Colleges for Men’s Baseball in the Southeast Region list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large public school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 6,451 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Men’s Baseball team at UNC Chapel Hill took home $1,936,802 in revenue. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 979. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. On top of its placing in this ranking, UNC Chapel Hill also did well on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis. Read More…

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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
#17 in Quality in the Southeast Region
$4,823,402 Team Revenue
$62,844 Avg Tuition & Fees

Tulane University of Louisiana came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Men’s Baseball in the Southeast Region ranking. Tulane is a private not-for-profit institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,698 bachelor’s degrees in . The Men’s Baseball team at Tulane made $4,823,402 in revenue, while incurring $2,927,685 in expenses. Happily, this means that the team turned a profit of $1,895,717. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. Tulane excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our overall quality list. Read More…

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
#24 in Quality in the Southeast Region
$4,394,215 Team Revenue
966 Academic Progress Rate

Florida State University did quite well in the 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Baseball in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #12. Florida State is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9,550 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Men’s Baseball team at Florida State took home $4,394,215 in revenue. The academic progress rate of the team is 966. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. Florida State also claimed a spot on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category. Read full sports report on Florida State University

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Furman University
Greenville, South Carolina
#18 in Quality in the Southeast Region
$55,772 Avg Tuition & Fees

Furman University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Men’s Baseball in the Southeast Region ranking. Furman is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Greenville, South Carolina. It awarded 779 bachelor’s degrees in . Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. In addition to its great ranking here, Furman is in the top 5% of all schools on our overall quality list. Read More…

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University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
Top 20% in Quality in the Southeast Region
$5,204,574 Team Revenue
993 Academic Progress Rate

With a ranking of #14, University of Louisville did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Baseball in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the large public school awarded 3,008 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . On the financial side of things, the Men’s Baseball team at UofL made $5,204,574 in revenue. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 993. UofL excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our overall quality list. Full University of Louisville Sports Report

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Top 15% in Quality in the Southeast Region
$6,155,056 Team Revenue
$27,410 Avg Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #15, University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Baseball in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the large public school handed out 5,305 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Men’s Baseball team at UARK took home $6,155,056 in revenue. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. UARK excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our overall quality list. Full University of Arkansas Sports Report

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
Top 10% in Quality in the Southeast Region
$1,833,285 Team Revenue
970 Academic Progress Rate

With a ranking of #16, Auburn University did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Baseball in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Auburn, Alabama, the large public school awarded 5,764 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . On the financial side of things, the Men’s Baseball team at Auburn made $1,833,285 in revenue. The team has a respectable academic progress rate of 970. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. Auburn excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our overall quality list. Read More…

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Top 15% in Quality in the Southeast Region
$3,217,232 Team Revenue
973 Academic Progress Rate

With a ranking of #17, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Baseball in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the large public school handed out 5,449 bachelor’s degrees in . The Men’s Baseball team at UK brought home $3,217,232 in revenue in a single year. The team has a respectable academic progress rate of 973. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. On top of its placing in this ranking, UK also did well on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis. Full University of Kentucky Sports Report

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#11 in Quality in the Southeast Region
$2,613,956 Team Revenue
988 Academic Progress Rate

With a ranking of #18, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Baseball in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the large public school handed out 4,015 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Men’s Baseball team at Georgia Tech took home $2,613,956 in revenue. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 988. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. Georgia Tech also claimed a spot on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category. Read full sports report on Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

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Top 15% in Quality in the Southeast Region
$2,687,720 Team Revenue
963 Academic Progress Rate

With a ranking of #19, University of Central Florida did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Baseball in the Southeast Region ranking. UCF is located in Orlando, Florida and, has a large student population. In , this school awarded 15,090 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates. UCF brought in $2,687,720 while tallying up $1,980,172 in expenses for its Men’s Baseball team. Happily, this means that the team turned a profit of $707,548. The team has a respectable academic progress rate of 963. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. In addition to its great ranking here, UCF is in the top 15% of all schools on our overall quality list. Full University of Central Florida Sports Report

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia
#10 in Quality in the Southeast Region
$954,368 Team Revenue
986 Academic Progress Rate

With a ranking of #20, William & Mary did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Baseball in the Southeast Region ranking. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school situated in Williamsburg, Virginia. It awarded 2,030 bachelor’s degrees in . The Men’s Baseball team at William & Mary brought home $954,368 in revenue in a single year. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 986. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. William & Mary excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our overall quality list. Read More…

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Top 10% in Quality in the Southeast Region
$3,016,436 Team Revenue
975 Academic Progress Rate

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Baseball in the Southeast Region ranking. UT Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In , this school awarded 5,533 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates. Speaking financially, the Men’s Baseball team at UT Knoxville took home $3,016,436 in revenue. The team has a respectable academic progress rate of 975. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UT Knoxville also is in the top 10% of our overall quality ranking. Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Sports Report

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Top 10% in Quality in the Southeast Region
$1,562,576 Team Revenue
$17,324 Avg Tuition & Fees

University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Baseball in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #22. Located in Tampa, Florida, the large public school awarded 10,145 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . Speaking financially, the Men’s Baseball team at USF Tampa took home $1,562,576 in revenue. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. USF Tampa also claimed a spot on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category. Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Sports Report

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Davidson College
Davidson, North Carolina
#4 in Quality in the Southeast Region
$1,229,128 Team Revenue
996 Academic Progress Rate

Davidson College landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Baseball in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Davidson, North Carolina, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 556 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . The Men’s Baseball team at Davidson made $1,229,128 in revenue, while incurring $1,072,376 in expenses. That boils down to a yearly profit of $156,752 for the sports team. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 996. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. Davidson also made our overall quality list, coming in at #4. Read More…

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Mercer University
Macon, Georgia
Top 15% in Quality in the Southeast Region
$1,393,759 Team Revenue
1000 Academic Progress Rate

Mercer University did quite well in the 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Baseball in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #24. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Macon, Georgia, and it awarded 1,325 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Men’s Baseball team at Mercer took home $1,393,759 in revenue. The team had a perfect academic progress rate of 1000. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Mercer also is in the top 15% of our overall quality ranking. Read More…

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Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama
Top 10% in Quality in the Southeast Region
$1,524,857 Team Revenue
990 Academic Progress Rate

With a ranking of #25, Samford University did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Men’s Baseball in the Southeast Region ranking. Samford is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 930 bachelor’s degrees in . The Men’s Baseball team at Samford brought home $1,524,857 in revenue in a single year. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 990. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. On top of its placing in this ranking, Samford also did well on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis. Full Samford University Sports Report

Rest of the Top 15% Best Colleges for Men's Baseball athletes in the Southeast Region

Not only did these schools make the top 33 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Elon University
Elon, North Carolina
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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
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Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee
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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia
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Wofford College
Spartanburg, South Carolina
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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia
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University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi
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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, Mississippi

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Honorable Mentions

These schools also performed well in our Best Colleges for Men’s Baseball in the Southeast Region ranking:

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35 East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
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36 Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
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37 High Point University
High Point, NC
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38 Stetson University
DeLand, FL
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39 The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
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40 Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA
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41 Emory University
Atlanta, GA
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42 Presbyterian College
Clinton, SC
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43 University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
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44 Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA
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45 Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
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46 Tennessee Technological University
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