by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. Our ranking highlights 42 programs 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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Leading the list is Emory University, our #1 college for Men's Basketball (Division III). Based in Atlanta, GA, Emory University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $51,850 per participant, against $32,217 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Washington and Lee University is one of the top schools for Men's Basketball (Division III), at #2. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lexington, VA. The program generates about $17,596 in revenue per athlete, compared with $15,451 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Rhodes College came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Men's Basketball (Division III). Based in Memphis, TN, Rhodes College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $21,038 in revenue per athlete, compared with $21,038 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Christopher Newport University came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Men's Basketball (Division III). Christopher Newport University is a public school based in Newport News, VA. Team revenue averages $23,788 per participant, against $23,788 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Randolph-Macon College is one of the top schools for Men's Basketball (Division III), at #5. Located in Ashland, VA, Randolph-Macon College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $27,326 in revenue per athlete, compared with $27,325 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Berry College ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Men's Basketball (Division III). Based in Mount Berry, GA, Berry College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $15,902, compared with $15,695 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
University of Mary Washington came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Based in Fredericksburg, VA, University of Mary Washington is a public institution. The program generates about $19,601 in revenue per athlete, against $18,812 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Centre College landed the #8 spot this year. Centre College is a private not-for-profit school based in Danville, KY. The program generates about $8,979 in revenue per athlete, compared with $8,979 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Shenandoah University landed the #9 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Winchester, VA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $13,775, compared with $13,775 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Transylvania University placed #10 among the best colleges for Men's Basketball (Division III). Located in Lexington, KY, Transylvania University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $16,621, with expenses of about $16,621 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Covenant College did well this year, earning the #11 position. Located in Lookout Mountain, GA, Covenant College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $12,195 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $8,353 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
University of Lynchburg ranked #12 on our 2026 list for Men's Basketball (Division III). Located in Lynchburg, VA, University of Lynchburg is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,122, against $14,122 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Roanoke College came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Based in Salem, VA, Roanoke College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $10,624, against $10,624 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Hendrix College came in at #14 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Conway, AR. The program generates about $6,440 in revenue per athlete, against $6,440 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Berea College ranked #15 on our 2026 list for Men's Basketball (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Berea, KY. The program generates about $8,053 in revenue per athlete, compared with $7,646 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Asbury University placed #16 among the best colleges for Men's Basketball (Division III). Located in Wilmore, KY, Asbury University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,536, with expenses of about $5,536 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Virginia Wesleyan University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Virginia Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit school based in Virginia Beach, VA. Team revenue averages $17,908 per participant, compared with $17,908 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Huntingdon College placed #18 among the best colleges for Men's Basketball (Division III). Located in Montgomery, AL, Huntingdon College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $26,678 per participant, with expenses of about $18,032 per participant. Athletic aid averages $1,932 per athlete.
Regent University ranked #19 on our 2026 list for Men's Basketball (Division III). Based in Virginia Beach, VA, Regent University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $8,954 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $8,954 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Spalding University did well this year, earning the #20 position. Located in Louisville, KY, Spalding University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,656, with expenses of about $6,656 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Oglethorpe University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Oglethorpe University is a private not-for-profit school based in Atlanta, GA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,895, compared with $8,895 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Millsaps College came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Located in Jackson, MS, Millsaps College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $8,928, with expenses of about $8,928 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Mary Baldwin University placed #23 among the best colleges for Men's Basketball (Division III). Based in Staunton, VA, Mary Baldwin University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $8,166 per participant, with expenses of about $8,166 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lyon College did well this year, earning the #24 position. Located in Batesville, AR, Lyon College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $7,362 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $7,362 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte landed the #25 spot this year. Based in Charlotte, NC, Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $8,245 per participant, against $8,245 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
These schools rounded out the top of the list:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced 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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