by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. Our ranking highlights 18 colleges 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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Explore the leading programs below:
Franklin and Marshall College earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Franklin and Marshall College is a private not-for-profit school based in Lancaster, PA. The program generates about $2,437 in revenue per athlete, compared with $1,953 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $53.
University of Scranton landed the #2 spot for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Based in Scranton, PA, University of Scranton is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $1,184, against $1,184 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Dickinson College came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Located in Carlisle, PA, Dickinson College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $887, with expenses of about $697 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
DeSales University earned the #4 place for student athletes. Located in Center Valley, PA, DeSales University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $3,899 per participant, compared with $3,825 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Saint Vincent College is one of the top schools for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III), at #5. Based in Latrobe, PA, Saint Vincent College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $1,747, compared with $1,747 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Chatham University landed the #6 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. The program generates about $4,896 in revenue per athlete, against $4,896 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Juniata College landed the #7 spot this year. Based in Huntingdon, PA, Juniata College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $2,716, compared with $2,389 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lancaster Bible College landed the #8 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lancaster, PA. Team revenue averages $1,853 per participant, compared with $1,301 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Lebanon Valley College came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Based in Annville, PA, Lebanon Valley College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $802, compared with $766 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Widener University ranked #10 on our 2026 list for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Based in Chester, PA, Widener University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $2,251, against $2,161 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Carlow University landed the #11 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. Team revenue averages $10,268 per participant, against $10,268 in expenses. The school awards about $2,353 in athletic aid per athlete.
Immaculata University did well this year, earning the #12 position. Based in Immaculata, PA, Immaculata University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $1,086 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $1,086 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Neumann 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 Aston, PA. Team revenue averages $2,566 per participant, with expenses of about $2,566 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Waynesburg University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Located in Waynesburg, PA, Waynesburg University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $888 per participant, with expenses of about $888 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
University of Valley Forge ranked #15 on our 2026 list for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Phoenixville, PA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $493, compared with $493 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Delaware Valley University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Based in Doylestown, PA, Delaware Valley University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $721 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $721 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Albright College did well this year, earning the #17 position. Albright College is a private not-for-profit school based in Reading, PA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $1,048, against $1,048 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Rosemont College landed the #18 spot this year. Based in Rosemont, PA, Rosemont College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $918, with expenses of about $918 per participant. 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. Programs are scored on 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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