by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. This list ranks 7 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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Guilford College tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division III). Based in Greensboro, NC, Guilford College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $3,940 in revenue per athlete, compared with $3,299 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
William Peace University landed the #2 spot for Men's Baseball (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Raleigh, NC. The program generates about $3,322 in revenue per athlete, compared with $3,529 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
North Carolina Wesleyan University came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Men's Baseball (Division III). North Carolina Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit school based in Rocky Mount, NC. The program generates about $4,702 in revenue per athlete, compared with $4,702 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Greensboro College earned the #4 place for student athletes. Based in Greensboro, NC, Greensboro College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,098, with expenses of about $4,098 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Pfeiffer University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division III). Located in Misenheimer, NC, Pfeiffer University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $2,136, with expenses of about $2,722 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Methodist University ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Men's Baseball (Division III). Based in Fayetteville, NC, Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $4,100 in revenue per athlete, compared with $4,100 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Brevard College placed #7 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division III). Based in Brevard, NC, Brevard College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $3,807, compared with $3,807 spent per athlete. The school awards about $327 in athletic aid 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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