by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. We have ranked 5 programs for Men’s Basketball (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluates each program using 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 Pittsburg State University to be the best college for Men's Basketball (Division II) in Kansas. Based in Pittsburg, KS, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $73,465 per participant, compared with $73,465 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $5,160 per athlete.
Washburn University earned the #2 place for student athletes. Washburn University is a public school based in Topeka, KS. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $80,048, compared with $80,048 spent per athlete. The school awards about $5,727 in athletic aid per athlete.
Emporia State University is one of the top schools for Men's Basketball (Division II), at #3. Emporia State University is a public school based in Emporia, KS. Team revenue averages $53,169 per participant, against $52,818 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $4,709 per athlete.
Newman University landed the #4 spot for Men's Basketball (Division II). Newman University is a private not-for-profit school based in Wichita, KS. Team revenue averages $32,310 per participant, compared with $32,310 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $10,192 per athlete.
Fort Hays State University is one of the top schools for Men's Basketball (Division II), at #5. Located in Hays, KS, Fort Hays State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $48,933, compared with $43,604 spent per athlete. The school awards about $5,057 in athletic aid per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced 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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