by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. Our ranking highlights 14 schools for Men’s Baseball 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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Our analysis found Oral Roberts University to be the best college for Men's Baseball in Oklahoma. Located in Tulsa, OK, Oral Roberts University is a private not-for-profit institution. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 991, with a Graduation Success Rate of 97%. The federal graduation rate stands at 50%. The program generates about $59,624 in revenue per athlete, against $59,624 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $15,443.
Oklahoma Baptist University came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Men's Baseball. This private not-for-profit school is set in Shawnee, OK. The program generates about $22,551 in revenue per athlete, compared with $21,888 spent per athlete. The school awards about $8,273 in athletic aid per athlete.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is one of the top schools for Men's Baseball, at #3. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a public school based in Stillwater, OK. Athletes here earn an NCAA Academic Progress Rate of 984, with a Graduation Success Rate of 88%. About 33% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Team revenue averages $75,225 per participant, compared with $112,207 spent per athlete. The school awards about $12,335 in athletic aid per athlete.
Oklahoma Christian University landed the #4 spot for Men's Baseball. Based in Edmond, OK, Oklahoma Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,781, against $8,906 in expenses. The school awards about $7,286 in athletic aid per athlete.
Southern Nazarene University earned the #5 place for student athletes. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bethany, OK. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $12,865, against $12,860 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $7,122 per athlete.
University of Central Oklahoma did well this year, earning the #6 position. This public school is set in Edmond, OK. The program generates about $11,590 in revenue per athlete, compared with $10,706 spent per athlete. The school awards about $6,477 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus did well this year, earning the #7 position. Based in Norman, OK, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a public institution. The team's NCAA APR score is 968, and a 84% Graduation Success Rate. Its federal graduation rate is 33%. The program generates about $42,309 in revenue per athlete, against $170,149 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $27,789.
Northeastern State University landed the #8 spot this year. Northeastern State University is a public school based in Tahlequah, OK. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $10,669, with expenses of about $10,669 per participant. The school awards about $7,449 in athletic aid per athlete.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Men's Baseball. This public school is set in Durant, OK. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $11,576, compared with $11,576 spent per athlete. The school awards about $4,833 in athletic aid per athlete.
Rogers State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Men's Baseball. Located in Claremore, OK, Rogers State University is a public institution. The program generates about $18,973 in revenue per athlete, against $18,973 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,881.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University placed #11 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball. Located in Weatherford, OK, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,098, compared with $9,098 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,204.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University placed #12 among the best colleges for Men's Baseball. Based in Alva, OK, Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution. The program generates about $8,937 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $7,357 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $2,134.
Cameron University landed the #13 spot this year. Located in Lawton, OK, Cameron University is a public institution. The program generates about $11,059 in revenue per athlete, compared with $11,041 spent per athlete. The school awards about $7,117 in athletic aid per athlete.
East Central University did well this year, earning the #14 position. Based in Ada, OK, East Central University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,144, against $6,144 in expenses. The school awards about $4,432 in athletic aid per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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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