by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. This list ranks 12 colleges for Men’s Baseball (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, 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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Rockhurst University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Men's Baseball (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Kansas City, MO. The program generates about $13,818 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $13,818 per participant. Athletic aid averages $8,130 per athlete.
Maryville University of Saint Louis came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Men's Baseball (Division II). Maryville University of Saint Louis is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Louis, MO. Team revenue averages $17,257 per participant, with expenses of about $14,869 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,338.
Drury University is one of the top schools for Men's Baseball (Division II), at #3. This private not-for-profit school is set in Springfield, MO. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $17,080, compared with $17,080 spent per athlete. The school awards about $8,859 in athletic aid per athlete.
Missouri University of Science and Technology landed the #4 spot for Men's Baseball (Division II). Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public school based in Rolla, MO. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $16,061, against $13,303 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $5,772 per athlete.
William Jewell College is one of the top schools for Men's Baseball (Division II), at #5. This private not-for-profit school is set in Liberty, MO. The program generates about $9,989 in revenue per athlete, against $8,528 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $7,219 per athlete.
Northwest Missouri State University landed the #6 spot this year. Northwest Missouri State University is a public school based in Maryville, MO. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $12,708, compared with $12,708 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $6,287 per athlete.
Truman State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Men's Baseball (Division II). Located in Kirksville, MO, Truman State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,234, against $8,234 in expenses. The school awards about $3,206 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Missouri-St Louis did well this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Saint Louis, MO, University of Missouri-St Louis is a public institution. Team revenue averages $12,159 per participant, compared with $11,842 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,395.
University of Central Missouri placed #9 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division II). Based in Warrensburg, MO, University of Central Missouri is a public institution. The program generates about $14,942 in revenue per athlete, against $14,942 in expenses. The school awards about $5,385 in athletic aid per athlete.
Southwest Baptist University ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Men's Baseball (Division II). Based in Bolivar, MO, Southwest Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $11,366 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $11,366 per participant. Athletic aid averages $7,015 per athlete.
Missouri Western State University placed #11 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division II). Missouri Western State University is a public school based in Saint Joseph, MO. The program generates about $11,969 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $11,568 per participant. Athletic aid averages $7,151 per athlete.
Missouri Southern State University placed #12 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division II). Missouri Southern State University is a public school based in Joplin, MO. The program generates about $15,524 in revenue per athlete, against $15,285 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $5,261 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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