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No school ranked higher than Stevens Institute of Technology this year for Student Athletes (Division III). Stevens Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit school based in Hoboken, NJ.
by our College Data Analytics TeamFor student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. This list ranks 10 schools for Student Athletes (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, 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 Stevens Institute of Technology this year for Student Athletes (Division III). Stevens Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit school based in Hoboken, NJ.
The College of New Jersey came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Student Athletes (Division III). This public school is set in Ewing, NJ.
Rowan University earned the #3 place for student athletes. Based in Glassboro, NJ, Rowan University is a public institution.
Stockton University earned the #4 place for student athletes. Located in Galloway, NJ, Stockton University is a public institution.
Drew University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Student Athletes (Division III). Located in Madison, NJ, Drew University is a private not-for-profit institution.
Montclair State University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Located in Montclair, NJ, Montclair State University is a public institution.
William Paterson University of New Jersey landed the #7 spot this year. William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public school based in Wayne, NJ.
Kean University ranked #8 on our 2026 list for Student Athletes (Division III). This public school is set in Union, NJ.
New Jersey City University ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Student Athletes (Division III). New Jersey City University is a public school based in Jersey City, NJ.
Saint Elizabeth University placed #10 among the best colleges for Student Athletes (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Morristown, NJ.
*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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