| 1961 NCAA University Division baseball season | |
|---|---|
| NCAA tournament | |
| Duration | May 26–June 15, 1961 |
| College World Series | |
| Champions | USC (3rd title) |
| Runners-up | Oklahoma State (5th CWS Appearance) |
| Winning Coach | Rod Dedeaux (3rd title) |
| MOP | Littleton Fowler (Oklahoma State) |
| Seasons | |
The 1961 NCAA University Division baseball season, play of college baseball in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) began in the spring of 1961. The season progressed through the regular season and concluded with the 1961 College World Series. The College World Series, held for the fifteenth time in 1961, consisted of one team from each of eight geographical districts and was held in Omaha, Nebraska at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium as a double-elimination tournament. Southern California claimed the championship.[1]