by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. Our ranking highlights 7 programs for Men’s Basketball (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
Our analysis found Hope College to be the best college for Men's Basketball (Division III) in Michigan. Located in Holland, MI, Hope College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $8,397 per participant, with expenses of about $8,261 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Calvin University came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Men's Basketball (Division III). Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Calvin University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $15,501 per participant, compared with $15,501 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Kalamazoo College is one of the top schools for Men's Basketball (Division III), at #3. Located in Kalamazoo, MI, Kalamazoo College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $8,329 per participant, with expenses of about $8,329 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Albion College is one of the top schools for Men's Basketball (Division III), at #4. Albion College is a private not-for-profit school based in Albion, MI. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,978, with expenses of about $8,416 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Alma College is one of the top schools for Men's Basketball (Division III), at #5. Based in Alma, MI, Alma College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,278, compared with $6,278 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Adrian College ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Men's Basketball (Division III). Based in Adrian, MI, Adrian College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $5,561 in revenue per athlete, compared with $5,561 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
The University of Olivet ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Men's Basketball (Division III). Located in Olivet, MI, The University of Olivet is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,429, against $7,429 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. 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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