by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. Our ranking highlights 8 programs for Men’s Baseball (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
Cedarville University tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Cedarville, OH. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $13,094, against $13,094 in expenses. The school awards about $5,791 in athletic aid per athlete.
Ashland University ranked #2 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division II). Located in Ashland, OH, Ashland University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $15,518 in revenue per athlete, against $15,518 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $5,808 per athlete.
Malone University is one of the top schools for Men's Baseball (Division II), at #3. Located in Canton, OH, Malone University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $11,632 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $11,632 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,372.
Walsh University earned the #4 place for student athletes. This private not-for-profit school is set in North Canton, OH. The program generates about $9,365 in revenue per athlete, compared with $7,989 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $5,087 per athlete.
Lake Erie College came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Men's Baseball (Division II). Located in Painesville, OH, Lake Erie College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $11,776 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $11,776 per participant. Athletic aid averages $6,781 per athlete.
Ohio Dominican University ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Men's Baseball (Division II). Ohio Dominican University is a private not-for-profit school based in Columbus, OH. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,287, against $8,694 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $4,323 per athlete.
Shawnee State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Men's Baseball (Division II). Located in Portsmouth, OH, Shawnee State University is a public institution. The program generates about $11,601 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $10,325 per participant. Athletic aid averages $3,174 per athlete.
Tiffin University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Tiffin, OH. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,451, against $7,451 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $4,785 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published 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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