by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 10 schools for Men’s Basketball (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, 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 Stevens Institute of Technology to be the best college for Men's Basketball (Division III) in New Jersey. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hoboken, NJ. Team revenue averages $14,792 per participant, with expenses of about $14,792 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
The College of New Jersey ranked #2 among the best colleges for Men's Basketball (Division III). Based in Ewing, NJ, The College of New Jersey is a public institution. The program generates about $11,375 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $11,375 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Rowan University earned the #3 place for student athletes. Based in Glassboro, NJ, Rowan University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $18,340, with expenses of about $16,170 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Stockton University landed the #4 spot for Men's Basketball (Division III). Stockton University is a public school based in Galloway, NJ. The program generates about $12,864 in revenue per athlete, compared with $12,864 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Drew University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Men's Basketball (Division III). Based in Madison, NJ, Drew University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $6,911 in revenue per athlete, compared with $6,911 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Montclair State University placed #6 among the best colleges for Men's Basketball (Division III). Located in Montclair, NJ, Montclair State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $10,773, with expenses of about $12,429 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
William Paterson University of New Jersey ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Men's Basketball (Division III). Based in Wayne, NJ, William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public institution. The program generates about $12,097 in revenue per athlete, compared with $11,992 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Kean University did well this year, earning the #8 position. This public school is set in Union, NJ. The program generates about $14,550 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $14,550 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Saint Elizabeth University ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Men's Basketball (Division III). Based in Morristown, NJ, Saint Elizabeth University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $5,498 per participant, against $5,498 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
New Jersey City University did well this year, earning the #10 position. Located in Jersey City, NJ, New Jersey City University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,443, with expenses of about $9,800 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled 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.
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