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 schools for Women’s Outdoor Track and Field by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, 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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Leading the list is Grinnell College, our #1 college for Women's Outdoor Track and Field. Grinnell College is a private not-for-profit school based in Grinnell, IA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $2,301, compared with $2,301 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Cornell College ranked #2 among the best colleges for Women's Outdoor Track and Field. This private not-for-profit school is set in Mount Vernon, IA. The program generates about $2,262 in revenue per athlete, compared with $1,926 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Loras College ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Outdoor Track and Field. Loras College is a private not-for-profit school based in Dubuque, IA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $2,173, compared with $2,173 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Wartburg College earned the #4 place for student athletes. This private not-for-profit school is set in Waverly, IA. The program generates about $1,015 in revenue per athlete, against $1,015 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Coe College earned the #5 place for student athletes. Based in Cedar Rapids, IA, Coe College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $1,733 per participant, with expenses of about $1,733 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
University of Dubuque placed #6 among the best colleges for Women's Outdoor Track and Field. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dubuque, IA. The program generates about $1,524 in revenue per athlete, against $1,271 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced 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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