by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. We have ranked 10 schools for Men’s Volleyball (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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Our analysis found University of Lynchburg to be the best college for Men's Volleyball (Division III) in the Southeast Region. Located in Lynchburg, VA, University of Lynchburg is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $7,981 in revenue per athlete, compared with $7,981 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Randolph-Macon College landed the #2 spot for Men's Volleyball (Division III). Based in Ashland, VA, Randolph-Macon College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $4,299 in revenue per athlete, against $4,296 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Roanoke College came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Men's Volleyball (Division III). Based in Salem, VA, Roanoke College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $6,272 in revenue per athlete, against $6,272 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Eastern Mennonite University ranked #4 among the best colleges for Men's Volleyball (Division III). Eastern Mennonite University is a private not-for-profit school based in Harrisonburg, VA. Team revenue averages $10,107 per participant, compared with $10,107 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Regent University landed the #5 spot for Men's Volleyball (Division III). Regent University is a private not-for-profit school based in Virginia Beach, VA. The program generates about $6,442 in revenue per athlete, compared with $6,442 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Randolph College did well this year, earning the #6 position. Located in Lynchburg, VA, Randolph College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $7,509 in revenue per athlete, compared with $7,509 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Virginia Wesleyan University landed the #7 spot this year. Virginia Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit school based in Virginia Beach, VA. Team revenue averages $7,282 per participant, with expenses of about $7,282 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Southern Virginia University ranked #8 on our 2026 list for Men's Volleyball (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Buena Vista, VA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,568, with expenses of about $9,568 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $90.
Averett University landed the #9 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Danville, VA. The program generates about $3,633 in revenue per athlete, against $3,633 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Warren Wilson College placed #10 among the best colleges for Men's Volleyball (Division III). Located in Swannanoa, NC, Warren Wilson College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $2,981, against $2,157 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
*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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