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Best Women's Cross Country colleges in California

Explore colleges in California recruiting Women's Cross Country athletes, most popular programs first. Open any school to see its division, costs and coaches.

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Overview

Women's Cross Country colleges in California

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.

Programs
78
Coaches recruiting
280
  • 25Division I
  • 21Division II
  • 13Division III
  • 8NAIA
  • 2Junior college

California has 78 colleges with Women's Cross Country programs. Of those, 25 compete in NCAA Division I, 21 in NCAA Division II, 13 in NCAA Division III, 8 in the NAIA and 2 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Southern California, Stanford University and University of California, Los Angeles. 12 schools compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceCalifornia State University, Los Angeles · $4,460Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveCalifornia Institute of Technology · 3%Acceptance rate
Largest campusUniversity of California, Los Angeles · 47,335Undergraduate students
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Division I · 25

University of Southern California logoUniversity of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles · Big TenStanford University logoStanford UniversityStanford · Atlantic CoastUniversity of California, Los Angeles logoUniversity of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · Big TenUniversity of California, Berkeley logoUniversity of California, BerkeleyBerkeley · Atlantic Coast

Division II · 21

Westmont College logoWestmont CollegeSanta Barbara · Pacific WestCalifornia State University, Dominguez Hills logoCalifornia State University, Dominguez HillsCarson · California Collegiate Athletic AssociationCalifornia State University, Chico logoCalifornia State University, ChicoChico · California Collegiate Athletic AssociationConcordia University, Irvine logoConcordia University, IrvineIrvine · Pacific West
Questions

Questions about Women's Cross Country colleges in California

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges in California have Women's Cross Country?

78 colleges in California have Women's Cross Country programs: 25 Division I, 21 Division II, 13 Division III, 8 NAIA and 2 Junior college.

Which colleges in California have D1 Women's Cross Country?

25 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country: California Baptist University, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California State University, Bakersfield, California State University, Fresno, California State University, Fullerton, California State University, Long Beach, California State University, Northridge, Loyola Marymount University and 17 more.

Which colleges in California have D2 Women's Cross Country?

21 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division II Women's Cross Country: Academy of Art University, Azusa Pacific University, Biola University, California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California State University, Chico, California State University, Dominguez Hills, California State University, East Bay and 13 more.

Which colleges in California have D3 Women's Cross Country?

13 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division III Women's Cross Country: California Institute of Technology, California Lutheran University, Chapman University, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Occidental College, Pitzer College, Pomona College and 5 more.

Which colleges in California have NAIA Women's Cross Country?

8 colleges in California compete in NAIA Women's Cross Country: Hope International University, La Sierra University, Pacific Union College, Simpson University, Soka University of America, The Master's University, University of California, Merced and Westcliff University.

Which colleges in California have JUCO Women's Cross Country?

2 colleges in California compete in NJCAA junior college Women's Cross Country: Barstow Community College and Saddleback College.

What is the most affordable college in California with Women's Cross Country?

California State University, Los Angeles has the lowest average net price at $4,460 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Women's Cross Country programs in California compete in?

The Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has the most Women's Cross Country programs in California.

How do I contact Women's Cross Country coaches in California?

There are 280 coaches recruiting Women's Cross Country in California. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

By division

Women's Cross Country colleges by division in California

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.

JUCO Women's Cross Country colleges in California

2 schools in California compete in NJCAA junior college.