by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. This list ranks 5 colleges for Men’s Baseball (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, 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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Our analysis found Centre College to be the best college for Men's Baseball (Division III) in Kentucky. Based in Danville, KY, Centre College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $6,199 in revenue per athlete, compared with $6,199 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Transylvania University earned the #2 place for student athletes. Transylvania University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lexington, KY. Team revenue averages $7,310 per participant, compared with $7,310 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Asbury University earned the #3 place for student athletes. Asbury University is a private not-for-profit school based in Wilmore, KY. Team revenue averages $2,957 per participant, against $2,957 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Berea College is one of the top schools for Men's Baseball (Division III), at #4. Based in Berea, KY, Berea College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $5,422 per participant, compared with $7,777 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Spalding University landed the #5 spot for Men's Baseball (Division III). Based in Louisville, KY, Spalding University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $5,982 in revenue per athlete, against $5,982 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
*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.
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