by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. We have ranked 6 schools 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 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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Leading the list is Grinnell College, our #1 college for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Based in Grinnell, IA, Grinnell College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $2,301 per participant, compared with $2,301 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Cornell College earned the #2 place for student athletes. This private not-for-profit school is set in Mount Vernon, IA. The program generates about $2,262 in revenue per athlete, against $1,926 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Loras College ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Located in Dubuque, IA, Loras College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $2,173 in revenue per athlete, compared with $2,173 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Wartburg College landed the #4 spot for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Waverly, IA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $1,015, against $1,015 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Coe College ranked #5 among the best colleges for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). Located in Cedar Rapids, IA, Coe College is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $1,733, with expenses of about $1,733 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
University of Dubuque ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Women's Outdoor Track and Field (Division III). This private not-for-profit school is set in Dubuque, IA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $1,524, against $1,271 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 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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