by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 5 programs 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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Our analysis found Newman University to be the best college for Men's Baseball (Division II) in Kansas. Located in Wichita, KS, Newman University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $18,151 per participant, with expenses of about $18,151 per participant. Athletic aid averages $10,192 per athlete.
Pittsburg State University landed the #2 spot for Men's Baseball (Division II). Based in Pittsburg, KS, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,174, against $14,174 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $5,160 per athlete.
Emporia State University is one of the top schools for Men's Baseball (Division II), at #3. Located in Emporia, KS, Emporia State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $19,877 per participant, against $19,883 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $4,709 per athlete.
Washburn University came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Men's Baseball (Division II). Based in Topeka, KS, Washburn University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $15,129, compared with $15,129 spent per athlete. The school awards about $5,727 in athletic aid per athlete.
Fort Hays State University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Men's Baseball (Division II). This public school is set in Hays, KS. The program generates about $14,241 in revenue per athlete, against $14,241 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,057.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled 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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