by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 6 programs 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 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 Washington and Lee University this year for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Located in Lexington, VA, Washington and Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $2,476 per participant, against $2,469 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Christopher Newport University came in at #2 on this year's ranking for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Based in Newport News, VA, Christopher Newport University is a public institution. Team revenue averages $4,043 per participant, against $4,043 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Regent University landed the #3 spot for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Virginia Beach, VA. The program generates about $4,845 in revenue per athlete, against $4,845 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Roanoke College ranked #4 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. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Mary Baldwin University ranked #5 among the best colleges for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Mary Baldwin University is a private not-for-profit school based in Staunton, VA. The program generates about $1,794 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $1,794 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Eastern Mennonite University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Based in Harrisonburg, VA, Eastern Mennonite University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $2,083 per participant, against $2,083 in expenses. 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. 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.
References
See our data sources and methodologies.