by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. Our ranking highlights 221 schools for Men’s Baseball (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, College Factual evaluates each program using 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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Point Loma Nazarene University tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in San Diego, CA. Team revenue averages $33,538 per participant, with expenses of about $33,538 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $14,927.
Le Moyne College earned the #2 place for student athletes. Based in Syracuse, NY, Le Moyne College is a private not-for-profit institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 1000, alongside a GSR of 95%. Its federal graduation rate is 71%. The program generates about $23,506 in revenue per athlete, compared with $23,211 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $9,944 per athlete.
Colorado School of Mines earned the #3 place for student athletes. Based in Golden, CO, Colorado School of Mines is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $15,372, compared with $15,372 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,984.
Thomas Jefferson University is one of the top schools for Men's Baseball (Division II), at #4. Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. Team revenue averages $17,275 per participant, against $17,275 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $13,341 per athlete.
Harding University landed the #5 spot for Men's Baseball (Division II). Located in Searcy, AR, Harding University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $19,234 per participant, with expenses of about $17,774 per participant. The school awards about $9,216 in athletic aid per athlete.
Biola University ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Men's Baseball (Division II). Based in La Mirada, CA, Biola University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $20,033 in revenue per athlete, against $18,441 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $12,338.
Nova Southeastern University placed #7 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division II). Based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Nova Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $23,281 per participant, against $23,281 in expenses. The school awards about $13,636 in athletic aid per athlete.
Union University placed #8 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division II). Located in Jackson, TN, Union University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $18,308, compared with $18,299 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $17,895.
Azusa Pacific University placed #9 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Azusa, CA. Team revenue averages $20,419 per participant, against $20,419 in expenses. The school awards about $11,069 in athletic aid per athlete.
Eckerd College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Eckerd College is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Petersburg, FL. Team revenue averages $22,556 per participant, with expenses of about $22,556 per participant. The school awards about $16,706 in athletic aid per athlete.
Rollins College ranked #11 on our 2026 list for Men's Baseball (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Winter Park, FL. The program generates about $16,933 in revenue per athlete, compared with $16,933 spent per athlete. The school awards about $11,632 in athletic aid per athlete.
Florida Institute of Technology ranked #12 on our 2026 list for Men's Baseball (Division II). Based in Melbourne, FL, Florida Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $22,065 per participant, against $22,065 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $13,103.
Adelphi University placed #13 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division II). Based in Garden City, NY, Adelphi University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $15,874 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $15,874 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,963.
Rockhurst University landed the #14 spot this year. Rockhurst University is a private not-for-profit school based in Kansas City, MO. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $13,818, with expenses of about $13,818 per participant. The school awards about $8,130 in athletic aid per athlete.
Concordia University-Irvine ranked #15 on our 2026 list for Men's Baseball (Division II). Located in Irvine, CA, Concordia University-Irvine is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $20,713 per participant, with expenses of about $20,713 per participant. Athletic aid averages $7,027 per athlete.
Bentley University ranked #16 on our 2026 list for Men's Baseball (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Waltham, MA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $13,373, against $10,952 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,029.
Maryville University of Saint Louis landed the #17 spot this year. Based in Saint Louis, MO, Maryville University of Saint Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $17,257 per participant, against $14,869 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $6,338 per athlete.
Florida Southern College placed #18 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division II). Based in Lakeland, FL, Florida Southern College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $15,141, compared with $15,141 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,785.
Lewis University landed the #19 spot this year. Located in Romeoville, IL, Lewis University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $14,212 in revenue per athlete, compared with $14,212 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $9,669.
Grand Valley State University landed the #20 spot this year. Based in Allendale, MI, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $18,554, against $18,278 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $6,088 per athlete.
Gannon University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Located in Erie, PA, Gannon University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $11,727 in revenue per athlete, against $11,727 in expenses. The school awards about $9,313 in athletic aid per athlete.
Northwest Nazarene University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Located in Nampa, ID, Northwest Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $19,015 per participant, against $19,015 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $9,381.
University of West Florida came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Located in Pensacola, FL, University of West Florida is a public institution. The program generates about $19,773 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $20,345 per participant. The school awards about $7,536 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of New Haven came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Based in West Haven, CT, University of New Haven is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $19,784 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $19,784 per participant. The school awards about $7,566 in athletic aid per athlete.
Palm Beach Atlantic University ranked #25 on our 2026 list for Men's Baseball (Division II). Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private not-for-profit school based in West Palm Beach, FL. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $19,974, with expenses of about $19,563 per participant. Athletic aid averages $10,383 per athlete.
Not far behind, these colleges also placed near the top this year:
*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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