by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. This list ranks 6 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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Explore the leading programs below:
Washington and Lee University tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Located in Lexington, VA, Washington and Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $2,813, against $2,808 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Christopher Newport University landed the #2 spot for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Located in Newport News, VA, Christopher Newport University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $3,110, compared with $3,110 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Roanoke College came in at #3 on this year's ranking for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Roanoke College is a private not-for-profit school based in Salem, VA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $1,331, with expenses of about $1,331 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Regent University landed the #4 spot for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Virginia Beach, VA. Team revenue averages $2,422 per participant, compared with $2,422 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Mary Baldwin University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Staunton, VA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $1,697, against $1,697 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Eastern Mennonite University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Eastern Mennonite University is a private not-for-profit school based in Harrisonburg, VA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $2,277, compared with $2,277 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled 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.
References
See our data sources and methodologies.