by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. Our ranking highlights 6 programs for Men’s Outdoor Track and Field (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
Grinnell College earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Grinnell College is a private not-for-profit school based in Grinnell, IA. Team revenue averages $2,067 per participant, with expenses of about $2,067 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Cornell College came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Mount Vernon, IA. Team revenue averages $1,336 per participant, against $1,138 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Loras College landed the #3 spot for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Located in Dubuque, IA, Loras College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $1,504, with expenses of about $1,504 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Coe College is one of the top schools for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III), at #4. Based in Cedar Rapids, IA, Coe College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $1,849 in revenue per athlete, against $1,849 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Wartburg College ranked #5 among the best colleges for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Wartburg College is a private not-for-profit school based in Waverly, IA. The program generates about $1,036 in revenue per athlete, compared with $1,036 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
University of Dubuque ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). University of Dubuque is a private not-for-profit school based in Dubuque, IA. The program generates about $1,523 in revenue per athlete, compared with $1,271 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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