by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. This list ranks 14 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 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
Hamilton College earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Based in Clinton, NY, Hamilton College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $3,234 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $3,234 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Vassar College landed the #2 spot for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Vassar College is a private not-for-profit school based in Poughkeepsie, NY. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,448, against $4,223 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
St Lawrence University landed the #3 spot for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Based in Canton, NY, St Lawrence University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $1,803 per participant, with expenses of about $1,803 per participant. Athletic aid averages $3,126 per athlete.
Ithaca College landed the #4 spot for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Ithaca College is a private not-for-profit school based in Ithaca, NY. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $2,657, compared with $2,657 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
St. John Fisher University earned the #5 place for student athletes. St. John Fisher University is a private not-for-profit school based in Rochester, NY. The program generates about $2,108 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $2,053 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Rochester Institute of Technology placed #6 among the best colleges for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Based in Rochester, NY, Rochester Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $2,110 per participant, with expenses of about $2,100 per participant. Athletic aid averages $3,070 per athlete.
Bard College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Bard College is a private not-for-profit school based in Annandale-On-Hudson, NY. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $1,352, against $1,352 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
State University of New York at Cortland did well this year, earning the #8 position. State University of New York at Cortland is a public school based in Cortland, NY. The program generates about $1,439 in revenue per athlete, against $1,439 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Alfred University placed #9 among the best colleges for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Alfred University is a private not-for-profit school based in Alfred, NY. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $2,715, against $2,657 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Russell Sage College ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Located in Troy, NY, Russell Sage College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $1,194 per participant, compared with $1,194 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Farmingdale State College landed the #11 spot this year. Based in Farmingdale, NY, Farmingdale State College is a public institution. Team revenue averages $440 per participant, compared with $462 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Hartwick College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Oneonta, NY. Team revenue averages $2,213 per participant, with expenses of about $2,213 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Manhattanville University ranked #13 on our 2026 list for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Purchase, NY. Team revenue averages $1,508 per participant, compared with $1,548 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Utica University ranked #14 on our 2026 list for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Based in Utica, NY, Utica University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $1,042 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $925 per participant. 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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