by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. We have ranked 5 programs for Men’s Outdoor Track and Field (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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Explore the leading programs below:
Earlham College earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Located in Richmond, IN, Earlham College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $2,987, against $2,987 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology ranked #2 among the best colleges for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit school based in Terre Haute, IN. Team revenue averages $336 per participant, compared with $289 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Trine University came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Located in Angola, IN, Trine University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $613 per participant, compared with $621 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Hanover College is one of the top schools for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III), at #4. Based in Hanover, IN, Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $1,605 per participant, compared with $1,605 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Manchester University is one of the top schools for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III), at #5. Based in North Manchester, IN, Manchester University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $1,174, compared with $1,124 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced 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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