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 schools for Men’s Outdoor Track and Field 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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No school ranked higher than Drew University this year for Men's Outdoor Track and Field. This private not-for-profit school is set in Madison, NJ. Team revenue averages $1,838 per participant, with expenses of about $1,838 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Montclair State University landed the #2 spot for Men's Outdoor Track and Field. Located in Montclair, NJ, Montclair State University is a public institution. The program generates about $1,641 in revenue per athlete, compared with $1,832 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Kean University ranked #3 among the best colleges for Men's Outdoor Track and Field. Located in Union, NJ, Kean University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $2,866, against $2,866 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Saint Elizabeth University earned the #4 place for student athletes. This private not-for-profit school is set in Morristown, NJ. The program generates about $2,982 in revenue per athlete, compared with $2,982 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
New Jersey City University is one of the top schools for Men's Outdoor Track and Field, at #5. New Jersey City University is a public school based in Jersey City, NJ. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,087, with expenses of about $4,897 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced 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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