by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 16 programs for Women’s Outdoor Track and Field (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, College Factual scores each program on 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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Christopher Newport University tops our 2026 ranking of the best colleges for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). This public school is set in Newport News, VA. The program generates about $4,043 in revenue per athlete, against $4,043 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Washington and Lee University came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Located in Lexington, VA, Washington and Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $2,476, against $2,469 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Asbury University earned the #3 place for student athletes. This private not-for-profit school is set in Wilmore, KY. The program generates about $4,637 in revenue per athlete, against $4,637 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Covenant College came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Lookout Mountain, GA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $3,113, with expenses of about $3,051 per participant. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Hendrix College came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Hendrix College is a private not-for-profit school based in Conway, AR. The program generates about $3,469 in revenue per athlete, against $3,469 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Transylvania University landed the #6 spot this year. Transylvania University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lexington, KY. The program generates about $1,409 in revenue per athlete, compared with $1,409 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Regent University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Virginia Beach, VA. Team revenue averages $4,845 per participant, with expenses of about $4,845 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Roanoke College placed #8 among the best colleges for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Salem, VA. The program generates about $1,307 in revenue per athlete, against $1,307 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Berea College did well this year, earning the #9 position. Located in Berea, KY, Berea College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $2,237 per participant, compared with $1,319 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Lyon College did well this year, earning the #10 position. Based in Batesville, AR, Lyon College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $2,110, compared with $2,110 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte did well this year, earning the #11 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Charlotte, NC. Team revenue averages $3,651 per participant, compared with $1,611 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Huntingdon College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Located in Montgomery, AL, Huntingdon College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $4,244 per participant, against $3,807 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $1,932 per athlete.
Mary Baldwin University placed #13 among the best colleges for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Located in Staunton, VA, Mary Baldwin University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $1,794 in revenue per athlete, compared with $1,794 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Eastern Mennonite University landed the #14 spot this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Harrisonburg, VA. Team revenue averages $2,083 per participant, compared with $2,083 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Brevard College did well this year, earning the #15 position. Based in Brevard, NC, Brevard College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $4,087 per participant, with expenses of about $4,087 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $327.
Methodist University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Fayetteville, NC. The program generates about $3,185 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $3,185 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled 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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