by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. Our ranking highlights 7 programs for Men’s Volleyball in Plains States by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, College Factual scores each program on 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 Rockhurst University this year for Men's Volleyball in Plains States. Based in Kansas City, MO, Rockhurst University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $21,526 in revenue per athlete, against $21,526 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $8,130 per athlete.
Maryville University of Saint Louis earned the #2 place for student athletes. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Louis, MO. Team revenue averages $10,800 per participant, with expenses of about $15,762 per participant. The school awards about $6,338 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lindenwood University landed the #3 spot for Men's Volleyball in Plains States. Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Charles, MO. The team's NCAA APR score is 972, alongside a GSR of 94%. About 80% of athletes graduate under the federal rate. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $16,968, with expenses of about $16,968 per participant. Athletic aid averages $13,722 per athlete.
Missouri University of Science and Technology came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Men's Volleyball in Plains States. Located in Rolla, MO, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public institution. The program generates about $17,837 in revenue per athlete, against $17,837 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $5,772 per athlete.
Loras College came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Men's Volleyball in Plains States. Located in Dubuque, IA, Loras College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $7,333 per participant, against $7,333 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Simpson College placed #6 among the best colleges for Men's Volleyball in Plains States. Simpson College is a private not-for-profit school based in Indianola, IA. Team revenue averages $9,621 per participant, compared with $7,273 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
University of Jamestown did well this year, earning the #7 position. University of Jamestown is a private not-for-profit school based in Jamestown, ND. Team revenue averages $10,250 per participant, compared with $10,250 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $5,474 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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