by our College Data Analytics Team
Picking a college for your sport means looking beyond the field or court. We have ranked 10 colleges for Women’s Outdoor Track and Field 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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Explore the leading programs below:
No school ranked higher than University of Tulsa this year for Women's Outdoor Track and Field. This private not-for-profit school is set in Tulsa, OK. The program generates about $17,644 in revenue per athlete, compared with $17,644 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $34,797.
LeTourneau University is one of the top schools for Women's Outdoor Track and Field, at #2. Based in Longview, TX, LeTourneau University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $4,355 per participant, compared with $4,355 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Texas Lutheran University ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Outdoor Track and Field. Based in Seguin, TX, Texas Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $2,451 in revenue per athlete, compared with $3,801 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Southern Nazarene University earned the #4 place for student athletes. Located in Bethany, OK, Southern Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $5,353 in revenue per athlete, compared with $5,312 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,122.
The University of Texas at Tyler came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Women's Outdoor Track and Field. This public school is set in Tyler, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,406, compared with $6,406 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $6,209 per athlete.
Prairie View A & M University ranked #6 on our 2026 list for Women's Outdoor Track and Field. This public school is set in Prairie View, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,989, against $6,989 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,400.
Western New Mexico University landed the #7 spot this year. Based in Silver City, NM, Western New Mexico University is a public institution. The program generates about $7,931 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $7,884 per participant. The school awards about $9,177 in athletic aid per athlete.
Hardin-Simmons University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Hardin-Simmons University is a private not-for-profit school based in Abilene, TX. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $1,673, with expenses of about $1,884 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list for Women's Outdoor Track and Field. This public school is set in Alva, OK. The program generates about $1,838 in revenue per athlete, against $3,906 in expenses. The school awards about $2,134 in athletic aid 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.
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