by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. Our ranking highlights 9 programs for Men’s Volleyball (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, 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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No school ranked higher than University of Lynchburg this year for Men's Volleyball (Division III). Located in Lynchburg, VA, University of Lynchburg is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $7,981 in revenue per athlete, against $7,981 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Randolph-Macon College is one of the top schools for Men's Volleyball (Division III), at #2. Randolph-Macon College is a private not-for-profit school based in Ashland, VA. The program generates about $4,299 in revenue per athlete, against $4,296 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
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, compared with $6,272 spent per athlete. 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). Located in Harrisonburg, VA, Eastern Mennonite University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $10,107 in revenue per athlete, compared with $10,107 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Regent University is one of the top schools for Men's Volleyball (Division III), at #5. 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. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Randolph College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Based in Lynchburg, VA, Randolph College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $7,509 per participant, compared with $7,509 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Virginia Wesleyan University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $7,282, against $7,282 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Southern Virginia University placed #8 among the best colleges for Men's Volleyball (Division III). Based in Buena Vista, VA, Southern Virginia University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $9,568 in revenue per athlete, compared with $9,568 spent per athlete. The school awards about $90 in athletic aid per athlete.
Averett University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Based in Danville, VA, Averett University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $3,633, compared with $3,633 spent per athlete. 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. The methodology weighs 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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