by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. This list ranks 5 colleges for Women’s Outdoor Track and Field (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
Colby College earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Based in Waterville, ME, Colby College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $3,430 per participant, against $3,430 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
University of New England earned the #2 place for student athletes. University of New England is a private not-for-profit school based in Biddeford, ME. Team revenue averages $3,224 per participant, against $3,204 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Husson University landed the #3 spot for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Bangor, ME. The program generates about $4,322 in revenue per athlete, against $4,322 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
University of Maine at Presque Isle came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). University of Maine at Presque Isle is a public school based in Presque Isle, ME. Team revenue averages $6,440 per participant, against $6,440 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Thomas College is one of the top schools for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III), at #5. Located in Waterville, ME, Thomas College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $2,586 in revenue per athlete, against $2,586 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $244.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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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