by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. Our ranking highlights 5 programs for Women’s Outdoor Track and Field (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, 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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No school ranked higher than Drew University this year for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Based in Madison, NJ, Drew University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $1,889 in revenue per athlete, compared with $1,889 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Kean University earned the #2 place for student athletes. Located in Union, NJ, Kean University is a public institution. The program generates about $3,380 in revenue per athlete, against $3,380 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Montclair State University earned the #3 place for student athletes. Located in Montclair, NJ, Montclair State University is a public institution. The program generates about $1,627 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $1,962 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Saint Elizabeth University ranked #4 among the best colleges for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Based in Morristown, NJ, Saint Elizabeth University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $1,962 in revenue per athlete, compared with $1,962 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
New Jersey City University is one of the top schools for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III), at #5. Located in Jersey City, NJ, New Jersey City University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $5,832 per participant, against $6,290 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced 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.
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