by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. We have ranked 11 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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Our analysis found Oklahoma Baptist University to be the best college for Men's Baseball (Division II) in Oklahoma. This private not-for-profit school is set in Shawnee, OK. The program generates about $22,551 in revenue per athlete, against $21,888 in expenses. The school awards about $8,273 in athletic aid per athlete.
Southern Nazarene University came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Men's Baseball (Division II). Based in Bethany, OK, Southern Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $12,865 in revenue per athlete, compared with $12,860 spent per athlete. The school awards about $7,122 in athletic aid per athlete.
Oklahoma Christian University came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Men's Baseball (Division II). Based in Edmond, OK, Oklahoma Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $9,781 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $8,906 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,286.
University of Central Oklahoma ranked #4 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division II). This public school is set in Edmond, OK. Team revenue averages $11,590 per participant, against $10,706 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $6,477 per athlete.
Northeastern State University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division II). Based in Tahlequah, OK, Northeastern State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $10,669 per participant, with expenses of about $10,669 per participant. The school awards about $7,449 in athletic aid per athlete.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Men's Baseball (Division II). Based in Durant, OK, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $11,576, with expenses of about $11,576 per participant. Athletic aid averages $4,833 per athlete.
Rogers State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Men's Baseball (Division II). Located in Claremore, OK, Rogers State University is a public institution. The program generates about $18,973 in revenue per athlete, compared with $18,973 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $4,881 per athlete.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Based in Weatherford, OK, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution. The program generates about $9,098 in revenue per athlete, compared with $9,098 spent per athlete. The school awards about $4,204 in athletic aid per athlete.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Located in Alva, OK, Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution. 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.
Cameron University landed the #10 spot this year. Cameron University is a public school based in Lawton, OK. The program generates about $11,059 in revenue per athlete, compared with $11,041 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $7,117 per athlete.
East Central University landed the #11 spot this year. East Central University is a public school based in Ada, OK. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,144, compared with $6,144 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $4,432 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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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