by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 9 schools 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 weighs 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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Our analysis found University of Wisconsin-La Crosse to be the best college for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III) in Wisconsin. Based in La Crosse, WI, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a public institution. The program generates about $3,604 in revenue per athlete, against $2,741 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire landed the #2 spot for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). This public school is set in Eau Claire, WI. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $2,257, against $2,201 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is one of the top schools for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III), at #3. Based in Whitewater, WI, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a public institution. Team revenue averages $1,528 per participant, against $1,256 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Concordia University-Wisconsin came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Located in Mequon, WI, Concordia University-Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $1,461, with expenses of about $1,302 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Wisconsin Lutheran College is one of the top schools for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III), at #5. This private not-for-profit school is set in Milwaukee, WI. The program generates about $1,389 in revenue per athlete, compared with $1,389 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Ripon College landed the #6 spot this year. Based in Ripon, WI, Ripon College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $1,465 per participant, against $1,465 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point ranked #7 on our 2026 list for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). This public school is set in Stevens Point, WI. The program generates about $738 in revenue per athlete, compared with $892 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Wisconsin-Superior did well this year, earning the #8 position. This public school is set in Superior, WI. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $2,058, compared with $2,058 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
University of Wisconsin-Stout came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Based in Menomonie, WI, University of Wisconsin-Stout is a public institution. The program generates about $1,127 in revenue per athlete, against $1,127 in expenses. 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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