by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 5 colleges for Men’s Baseball (Division II) 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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Our analysis found Harding University to be the best college for Men's Baseball (Division II) in Arkansas. Located in Searcy, AR, Harding University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $19,234 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $17,774 per participant. The school awards about $9,216 in athletic aid per athlete.
Ouachita Baptist University landed the #2 spot for Men's Baseball (Division II). Located in Arkadelphia, AR, Ouachita Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $14,932 per participant, against $15,349 in expenses. The school awards about $6,935 in athletic aid per athlete.
Arkansas Tech University landed the #3 spot for Men's Baseball (Division II). Arkansas Tech University is a public school based in Russellville, AR. Team revenue averages $10,640 per participant, against $10,640 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $6,208 per athlete.
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith earned the #4 place for student athletes. Located in Fort Smith, AR, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a public institution. The program generates about $16,119 in revenue per athlete, against $16,320 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $8,102 per athlete.
Henderson State University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division II). Located in Arkadelphia, AR, Henderson State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,235, compared with $8,235 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $6,143 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced 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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