by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. This list ranks 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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Our analysis found Drew University to be the best college for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III) in New Jersey. Located in Madison, NJ, Drew University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $1,838 in revenue per athlete, against $1,838 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Montclair State University earned the #2 place for student athletes. Montclair State University is a public school based in Montclair, NJ. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $1,641, with expenses of about $1,832 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Kean University earned the #3 place for student athletes. Located in Union, NJ, Kean University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $2,866, compared with $2,866 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Saint Elizabeth University came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Saint Elizabeth University is a private not-for-profit school based in Morristown, NJ. The program generates about $2,982 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $2,982 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
New Jersey City University earned the #5 place for student athletes. Based in Jersey City, NJ, New Jersey City University is a public institution. The program generates about $5,087 in revenue per athlete, compared with $4,897 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published 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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