by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 5 schools for Women’s Outdoor Track and Field (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, 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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Explore the leading programs below:
Our analysis found Earlham College to be the best college for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III) in Indiana. Based in Richmond, IN, Earlham College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $2,987, against $2,987 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is one of the top schools for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III), at #2. Located in Terre Haute, IN, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $689, against $689 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Trine University ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Based in Angola, IN, Trine University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $752, with expenses of about $757 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Hanover College came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Located in Hanover, IN, Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $1,607 per participant, against $1,607 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Manchester University earned the #5 place for student athletes. Based in North Manchester, IN, Manchester University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $1,433 in revenue per athlete, against $1,373 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published 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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More about our data sources and methodologies.