by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. Our ranking highlights 6 colleges for Men’s Outdoor Track and Field (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, College Factual evaluates each program using 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:
Case Western Reserve University tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Cleveland, OH. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $1,892, against $1,892 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Oberlin College is one of the top schools for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III), at #2. Based in Oberlin, OH, Oberlin College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $1,810 in revenue per athlete, compared with $1,540 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Kenyon College ranked #3 among the best colleges for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Based in Gambier, OH, Kenyon College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $579, compared with $579 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Franciscan University of Steubenville earned the #4 place for student athletes. Based in Steubenville, OH, Franciscan University of Steubenville is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $1,418 in revenue per athlete, compared with $1,306 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Ohio Northern University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Based in Ada, OH, Ohio Northern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $1,553, against $1,553 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Muskingum University placed #6 among the best colleges for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Located in New Concord, OH, Muskingum University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $1,736, compared with $1,736 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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.
References
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