by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. We have ranked 7 schools for Women’s Outdoor Track and Field (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To arm you with the information you need, College Factual evaluates each program using 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:
North Greenville University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division II). North Greenville University is a private not-for-profit school based in Tigerville, SC. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,001, against $13,900 in expenses. The school awards about $15,158 in athletic aid per athlete.
Converse University ranked #2 among the best colleges for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division II). Based in Spartanburg, SC, Converse University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $5,130 per participant, against $5,080 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $7,241 per athlete.
Erskine College ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division II). Based in Due West, SC, Erskine College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,171, with expenses of about $3,987 per participant. The school awards about $3,924 in athletic aid per athlete.
Claflin University is one of the top schools for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division II), at #4. This private not-for-profit school is set in Orangeburg, SC. Team revenue averages $2,054 per participant, against $2,054 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $4,337.
Coker University came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division II). This private not-for-profit school is set in Hartsville, SC. The program generates about $4,683 in revenue per athlete, compared with $4,641 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $6,938.
University of South Carolina Beaufort ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division II). Based in Bluffton, SC, University of South Carolina Beaufort is a public institution. Team revenue averages $3,107 per participant, against $3,171 in expenses. The school awards about $5,478 in athletic aid per athlete.
Benedict College placed #7 among the best colleges for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division II). Based in Columbia, SC, Benedict College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $9,795 per participant, compared with $5,495 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $5,098.
*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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