by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. Our ranking highlights 5 programs for Men’s Basketball (Division III) 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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No school ranked higher than Colby-Sawyer College this year for Men's Basketball (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in New London, NH. The program generates about $4,288 in revenue per athlete, compared with $4,288 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Rivier University is one of the top schools for Men's Basketball (Division III), at #2. Located in Nashua, NH, Rivier University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,355, with expenses of about $8,355 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Keene State College came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Men's Basketball (Division III). Located in Keene, NH, Keene State College is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $13,343, compared with $13,343 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
New England College landed the #4 spot for Men's Basketball (Division III). New England College is a private not-for-profit school based in Henniker, NH. Team revenue averages $11,236 per participant, against $11,236 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Plymouth State University is one of the top schools for Men's Basketball (Division III), at #5. Plymouth State University is a public school based in Plymouth, NH. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $3,333, compared with $3,978 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 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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