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 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 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:
No school ranked higher than St Olaf College this year for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Based in Northfield, MN, St Olaf College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $1,896 per participant, compared with $1,896 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Martin Luther College ranked #2 among the best colleges for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Martin Luther College is a private not-for-profit school based in New Ulm, MN. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $1,419, with expenses of about $1,419 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Bethany Lutheran College landed the #3 spot for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Bethany Lutheran College is a private not-for-profit school based in Mankato, MN. The program generates about $2,880 in revenue per athlete, compared with $2,757 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
University of Northwestern-St Paul ranked #4 among the best colleges for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). University of Northwestern-St Paul is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Paul, MN. Team revenue averages $1,592 per participant, compared with $1,592 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Augsburg University landed the #5 spot for Men's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Based in Minneapolis, MN, Augsburg University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $1,876 per participant, with expenses of about $1,876 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. Rankings consider 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
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