by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. We have ranked 8 schools for Men’s Baseball (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, 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:
No school ranked higher than Lubbock Christian University this year for Men's Baseball (Division II). Located in Lubbock, TX, Lubbock Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $19,230, against $19,230 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $8,404.
Dallas Baptist University ranked #2 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division II). Dallas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Dallas, TX. The team's NCAA APR score is 979, alongside a GSR of 83%. Its federal graduation rate is 38%. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $118,620, compared with $105,580 spent per athlete. The school awards about $9,215 in athletic aid per athlete.
Texas A & M International University came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Men's Baseball (Division II). Located in Laredo, TX, Texas A & M International University is a public institution. The program generates about $14,148 in revenue per athlete, compared with $14,148 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $8,327 per athlete.
The University of Texas at Tyler earned the #4 place for student athletes. This public school is set in Tyler, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $21,878, with expenses of about $21,878 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,209.
West Texas A & M University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division II). This public school is set in Canyon, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,133, against $14,133 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $5,800 per athlete.
The University of Texas Permian Basin placed #6 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division II). This public school is set in Odessa, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $16,346, with expenses of about $10,114 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,982.
Texas A&M University-Kingsville did well this year, earning the #7 position. Texas A&M University-Kingsville is a public school based in Kingsville, TX. Team revenue averages $15,514 per participant, compared with $18,581 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,790.
Angelo State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list for Men's Baseball (Division II). This public school is set in San Angelo, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,534, compared with $14,266 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $5,881 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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