by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. We have ranked 20 colleges 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
Our analysis found Oklahoma Baptist University to be the best college for Men's Baseball (Division II) in the Southwest Region. Oklahoma Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Shawnee, OK. The program generates about $22,551 in revenue per athlete, against $21,888 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,273.
Lubbock Christian University came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Men's Baseball (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Lubbock, TX. Team revenue averages $19,230 per participant, compared with $19,230 spent per athlete. The school awards about $8,404 in athletic aid per athlete.
Texas A & M International University ranked #3 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division II). Texas A & M International University is a public school based in Laredo, TX. Team revenue averages $14,148 per participant, against $14,148 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $8,327 per athlete.
Dallas Baptist University earned the #4 place for student athletes. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dallas, TX. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 979, with a Graduation Success Rate of 83%. About 38% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $118,620, compared with $105,580 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $9,215.
Oklahoma Christian University is one of the top schools for Men's Baseball (Division II), at #5. This private not-for-profit school is set in Edmond, OK. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,781, compared with $8,906 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,286.
Southern Nazarene University placed #6 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Bethany, OK. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $12,865, with expenses of about $12,860 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,122.
The University of Texas at Tyler placed #7 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division II). The University of Texas at Tyler is a public school based in Tyler, TX. The program generates about $21,878 in revenue per athlete, compared with $21,878 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $6,209 per athlete.
West Texas A & M University landed the #8 spot this year. Located in Canyon, TX, West Texas A & M University is a public institution. The program generates about $14,133 in revenue per athlete, compared with $14,133 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $5,800 per athlete.
The University of Texas Permian Basin came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Based in Odessa, TX, The University of Texas Permian Basin is a public institution. The program generates about $16,346 in revenue per athlete, compared with $10,114 spent per athlete. The school awards about $6,982 in athletic aid per athlete.
Angelo State University landed the #10 spot this year. Based in San Angelo, TX, Angelo State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,534, compared with $14,266 spent per athlete. The school awards about $5,881 in athletic aid per athlete.
Texas A&M University-Kingsville ranked #11 on our 2026 list for Men's Baseball (Division II). Based in Kingsville, TX, Texas A&M University-Kingsville is a public institution. Team revenue averages $15,514 per participant, against $18,581 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $4,790 per athlete.
University of Central Oklahoma ranked #12 on our 2026 list for Men's Baseball (Division II). Located in Edmond, OK, University of Central Oklahoma is a public institution. The program generates about $11,590 in revenue per athlete, against $10,706 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,477.
Northeastern State University did well this year, earning the #13 position. This public school is set in Tahlequah, OK. The program generates about $10,669 in revenue per athlete, compared with $10,669 spent per athlete. The school awards about $7,449 in athletic aid per athlete.
Rogers State University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Located in Claremore, OK, Rogers State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $18,973 per participant, compared with $18,973 spent per athlete. The school awards about $4,881 in athletic aid per athlete.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University ranked #15 on our 2026 list for Men's Baseball (Division II). Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public school based in Durant, OK. The program generates about $11,576 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $11,576 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,833.
New Mexico Highlands University ranked #16 on our 2026 list for Men's Baseball (Division II). Located in Las Vegas, NM, New Mexico Highlands University is a public institution. The program generates about $10,102 in revenue per athlete, against $10,102 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,882.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Based in Weatherford, OK, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,098, compared with $9,098 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $4,204 per athlete.
Cameron University came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Cameron University is a public school based in Lawton, OK. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $11,059, with expenses of about $11,041 per participant. The school awards about $7,117 in athletic aid per athlete.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Alva, OK. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,937, compared with $7,357 spent per athlete. The school awards about $2,134 in athletic aid per athlete.
East Central University did well this year, earning the #20 position. Located in Ada, OK, East Central University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,144, with expenses of about $6,144 per participant. Athletic aid averages $4,432 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published 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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