by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 9 schools for Men’s Baseball (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
Grinnell College tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division III). Based in Grinnell, IA, Grinnell College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $6,407 per participant, compared with $6,407 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Luther College ranked #2 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division III). Based in Decorah, IA, Luther College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $5,374 per participant, compared with $5,300 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Cornell College earned the #3 place for student athletes. Based in Mount Vernon, IA, Cornell College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,632, compared with $4,434 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Wartburg College came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Men's Baseball (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Waverly, IA. The program generates about $4,651 in revenue per athlete, against $4,651 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Loras College landed the #5 spot for Men's Baseball (Division III). Based in Dubuque, IA, Loras College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $3,788 per participant, against $3,788 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Buena Vista University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Located in Storm Lake, IA, Buena Vista University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $6,792 per participant, compared with $6,493 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Simpson College landed the #7 spot this year. Based in Indianola, IA, Simpson College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $3,279 per participant, compared with $4,037 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
University of Dubuque placed #8 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball (Division III). Based in Dubuque, IA, University of Dubuque is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $6,419 per participant, against $6,228 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Coe College landed the #9 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cedar Rapids, IA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $2,881, with expenses of about $2,881 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Programs are scored on 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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