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Best Women's Cross Country colleges in North Carolina

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155 coaches recruiting Women's Cross Country in North Carolina
Overview

Women's Cross Country colleges in North Carolina

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

Programs
51
Coaches recruiting
155
  • 19Division I
  • 17Division II
  • 10Division III
  • 1NAIA
  • 3Junior college

North Carolina has 51 colleges with Women's Cross Country programs. Of those, 19 compete in NCAA Division I, 17 in NCAA Division II, 10 in NCAA Division III, 1 in the NAIA and 3 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Duke University, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University. 8 schools compete in the USA South Athletic Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceCleveland Community College · $706Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveDuke University · 6%Acceptance rate
Largest campusNorth Carolina State University · 38,464Undergraduate students
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Every Women's Cross Country program in North Carolina

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Division I · 19

Duke University logoDuke UniversityDurham · Atlantic CoastUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill logoUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel HillChapel Hill · Atlantic CoastNorth Carolina State University logoNorth Carolina State UniversityRaleigh · Atlantic CoastUniversity of North Carolina, Charlotte logoUniversity of North Carolina, CharlotteCharlotte · American Athletic

Division II · 17

Winston-Salem State University logoWinston-Salem State UniversityWinston-Salem · Central Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationLenoir Rhyne University logoLenoir Rhyne UniversityHickory · South AtlanticJohnson C Smith University logoJohnson C Smith UniversityCharlotte · Central Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationElizabeth City State University logoElizabeth City State UniversityElizabeth City · Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Division III · 10

William & Mary logoWilliam & MaryRaleigh · USA South AthleticPfeiffer University logoPfeiffer UniversityMisenheimer · USA South AthleticMethodist University logoMethodist UniversityFayetteville · USA South AthleticGuilford College logoGuilford CollegeGreensboro · Old Dominion Athletic

NAIA · 1

Montreat College logoMontreat CollegeMontreat · Appalachian Athletic

Junior college · 3

Cleveland Community College logoCleveland Community CollegeShelby · Region 10Louisburg College logoLouisburg CollegeLouisburg · Region 10Gaston College logoGaston CollegeDallas · Region 10

Other associations · 1

Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte logoJohnson & Wales University, CharlotteCharlotte
Questions

Questions about Women's Cross Country colleges in North Carolina

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

How many colleges in North Carolina have Women's Cross Country?

51 colleges in North Carolina have Women's Cross Country programs: 19 Division I, 17 Division II, 10 Division III, 1 NAIA and 3 Junior college.

Which colleges in North Carolina have D1 Women's Cross Country?

19 colleges in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country: Appalachian State University, Campbell University, Davidson College, Duke University, East Carolina University, Elon University, Gardner-Webb University, High Point University and 11 more.

Which colleges in North Carolina have D2 Women's Cross Country?

17 colleges in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division II Women's Cross Country: Barton College, Belmont Abbey College, Catawba College, Chowan University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C Smith University, Lees-McRae College and 9 more.

Which colleges in North Carolina have D3 Women's Cross Country?

10 colleges in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division III Women's Cross Country: Brevard College, Greensboro College, Guilford College, Meredith College, Methodist University, North Carolina Wesleyan University, Pfeiffer University, Salem College and 2 more.

Which colleges in North Carolina have NAIA Women's Cross Country?

1 college in North Carolina competes in NAIA Women's Cross Country: Montreat College.

Which colleges in North Carolina have JUCO Women's Cross Country?

3 colleges in North Carolina compete in NJCAA junior college Women's Cross Country: Cleveland Community College, Gaston College and Louisburg College.

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

Cleveland Community College has the lowest average net price at $706 a year after grants and scholarships.

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

The USA South Athletic Conference has the most Women's Cross Country programs in North Carolina.

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

There are 155 coaches recruiting Women's Cross Country in North Carolina. 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 North Carolina

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

D1 Women's Cross Country colleges in North Carolina

19 schools in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division I. The 12 most popular are listed below.

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D2 Women's Cross Country colleges in North Carolina

17 schools in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division II. The 12 most popular are listed below.

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D3 Women's Cross Country colleges in North Carolina

10 schools in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Women's Cross Country colleges in North Carolina

1 school in North Carolina competes in NAIA.

JUCO Women's Cross Country colleges in North Carolina

3 schools in North Carolina compete in NJCAA junior college.