by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. Our ranking highlights 14 programs 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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Our analysis found Hamilton College to be the best college for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III) in New York. Based in Clinton, NY, Hamilton College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $2,749 in revenue per athlete, compared with $2,749 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Vassar College landed the #2 spot for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Located in Poughkeepsie, NY, Vassar College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $3,162 in revenue per athlete, compared with $3,013 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
St Lawrence University landed the #3 spot for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Based in Canton, NY, St Lawrence University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $2,370 in revenue per athlete, against $2,370 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $3,126.
Ithaca College earned the #4 place for student athletes. Located in Ithaca, NY, Ithaca College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $3,497 per participant, compared with $3,497 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Rochester Institute of Technology came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Located in Rochester, NY, Rochester Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $3,593 in revenue per athlete, against $3,499 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $3,070 per athlete.
St. John Fisher University placed #6 among the best colleges for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). St. John Fisher University is a private not-for-profit school based in Rochester, NY. The program generates about $1,690 in revenue per athlete, against $1,632 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Bard College landed the #7 spot this year. Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, NY, Bard College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $1,735, against $1,735 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Alfred University ranked #8 on our 2026 list for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Alfred, NY. Team revenue averages $5,621 per participant, with expenses of about $5,573 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
State University of New York at Cortland did well this year, earning the #9 position. Located in Cortland, NY, State University of New York at Cortland is a public institution. Team revenue averages $1,834 per participant, with expenses of about $1,834 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Russell Sage College did well this year, earning the #10 position. Russell Sage College is a private not-for-profit school based in Troy, NY. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $1,210, compared with $1,210 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Manhattanville University landed the #11 spot this year. Manhattanville University is a private not-for-profit school based in Purchase, NY. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $2,720, against $2,792 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Farmingdale State College ranked #12 on our 2026 list for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Farmingdale State College is a public school based in Farmingdale, NY. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $822, with expenses of about $764 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Utica University ranked #13 on our 2026 list for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Utica University is a private not-for-profit school based in Utica, NY. The program generates about $1,294 in revenue per athlete, against $1,176 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Hartwick College did well this year, earning the #14 position. Located in Oneonta, NY, Hartwick College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $2,220, with expenses of about $2,220 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.
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