by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. This list ranks 10 schools for Men’s Baseball (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, College Factual scores each program on 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:
Leading the list is Shepherd University, our #1 college for Men's Baseball (Division II). Shepherd University is a public school based in Shepherdstown, WV. The program generates about $9,619 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $9,619 per participant. The school awards about $3,796 in athletic aid per athlete.
Davis & Elkins College landed the #2 spot for Men's Baseball (Division II). Davis & Elkins College is a private not-for-profit school based in Elkins, WV. The program generates about $12,753 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $10,950 per participant. Athletic aid averages $7,033 per athlete.
West Liberty University ranked #3 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division II). West Liberty University is a public school based in West Liberty, WV. The program generates about $7,156 in revenue per athlete, against $7,156 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,841.
Fairmont State University came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Men's Baseball (Division II). This public school is set in Fairmont, WV. The program generates about $8,572 in revenue per athlete, against $7,660 in expenses. The school awards about $4,874 in athletic aid per athlete.
Wheeling University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Wheeling, WV. Team revenue averages $17,229 per participant, with expenses of about $14,753 per participant. Athletic aid averages $8,271 per athlete.
West Virginia Wesleyan College did well this year, earning the #6 position. West Virginia Wesleyan College is a private not-for-profit school based in Buckhannon, WV. The program generates about $7,688 in revenue per athlete, compared with $7,688 spent per athlete. The school awards about $3,641 in athletic aid per athlete.
Concord University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Athens, WV. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,810, against $9,810 in expenses. The school awards about $3,226 in athletic aid per athlete.
West Virginia State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list for Men's Baseball (Division II). West Virginia State University is a public school based in Institute, WV. Team revenue averages $11,194 per participant, compared with $11,194 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,933.
Glenville State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Men's Baseball (Division II). Located in Glenville, WV, Glenville State University is a public institution. The program generates about $11,613 in revenue per athlete, compared with $6,589 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,454.
Bluefield State University landed the #10 spot this year. This public school is set in Bluefield, WV. Team revenue averages $7,862 per participant, compared with $7,862 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $5,976 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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