by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. This list ranks 300 schools for Men’s Baseball (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, College Factual weighs 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 Johns Hopkins University to be the best college for Men's Baseball (Division III) in the United States. Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit school based in Baltimore, MD. The program generates about $11,760 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $11,760 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $2,612.
University of Chicago landed the #2 spot for Men's Baseball (Division III). Located in Chicago, IL, University of Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $10,653 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $10,653 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Washington University in St Louis earned the #3 place for student athletes. Washington University in St Louis is a private not-for-profit school based in St. Louis, MO. The program generates about $12,316 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $11,335 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
New York University ranked #4 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division III). New York University is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. Team revenue averages $16,694 per participant, against $16,426 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Emory University earned the #5 place for student athletes. Based in Atlanta, GA, Emory University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $19,879 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $12,627 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Bowdoin College did well this year, earning the #6 position. Bowdoin College is a private not-for-profit school based in Brunswick, ME. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $16,156, with expenses of about $9,307 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Tufts University ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Men's Baseball (Division III). Tufts University is a private not-for-profit school based in Medford, MA. Team revenue averages $9,983 per participant, against $9,983 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Middlebury College did well this year, earning the #8 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Middlebury, VT. Team revenue averages $14,058 per participant, with expenses of about $14,058 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Amherst College placed #9 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division III). Amherst College is a private not-for-profit school based in Amherst, MA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $11,547, with expenses of about $11,547 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Williams College landed the #10 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Williamstown, MA. The program generates about $8,925 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $8,925 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
California Institute of Technology landed the #11 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pasadena, CA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,965, against $9,965 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Case Western Reserve University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Case Western Reserve University is a private not-for-profit school based in Cleveland, OH. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $12,116, compared with $12,116 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Washington and Lee University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Located in Lexington, VA, Washington and Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $8,447 per participant, compared with $8,188 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Bates College did well this year, earning the #14 position. Based in Lewiston, ME, Bates College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $11,278 per participant, with expenses of about $9,775 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Hamilton College placed #15 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division III). Located in Clinton, NY, Hamilton College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $11,371 in revenue per athlete, against $11,371 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Colby College landed the #16 spot this year. Based in Waterville, ME, Colby College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $9,002 in revenue per athlete, against $9,002 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Chapman University placed #17 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division III). Based in Orange, CA, Chapman University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $12,156, compared with $12,156 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Located in Cambridge, MA, Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,271, compared with $6,271 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Franklin and Marshall College landed the #19 spot this year. Based in Lancaster, PA, Franklin and Marshall College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $9,647 in revenue per athlete, against $10,304 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $53.
Macalester College ranked #20 on our 2026 list for Men's Baseball (Division III). Macalester College is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Paul, MN. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,784, against $9,101 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute ranked #21 on our 2026 list for Men's Baseball (Division III). Based in Worcester, MA, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $7,668 per participant, against $7,668 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Haverford College did well this year, earning the #22 position. Based in Haverford, PA, Haverford College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $9,394 per participant, compared with $9,407 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Brandeis University placed #23 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division III). Brandeis University is a private not-for-profit school based in Waltham, MA. The program generates about $8,450 in revenue per athlete, compared with $8,450 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Rhodes College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Based in Memphis, TN, Rhodes College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $12,084 in revenue per athlete, compared with $12,084 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Babson College placed #25 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division III). Located in Wellesley, MA, Babson College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,900, compared with $6,900 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
These schools rounded out the top of the list:
These schools also stood out this year:
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | La Crosse, WI |
| 52 | The College of Wooster | Wooster, OH |
| 53 | Union College | Schenectady, NY |
| 54 | Clarkson University | Potsdam, NY |
| 55 | University of Redlands | Redlands, CA |
| 56 | Willamette University | Salem, OR |
| 57 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | Geneva, NY |
| 58 | Christopher Newport University | Newport News, VA |
| 59 | DePauw University | Greencastle, IN |
| 60 | Dickinson College | Carlisle, PA |
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published 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.
References
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