AthleticScholar Logo
Colleges

Best Women's Cross Country colleges in Washington

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

Team
Sport
State (optional)
Division (optional)
60 coaches recruiting Women's Cross Country in Washington
Overview

Women's Cross Country colleges in Washington

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

Programs
17
Coaches recruiting
60
  • 5Division I
  • 4Division II
  • 4Division III
  • 3NAIA
  • 1Junior college

Washington has 17 colleges with Women's Cross Country programs. Of those, 5 compete in NCAA Division I, 4 in NCAA Division II, 4 in NCAA Division III, 3 in the NAIA and 1 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Washington, Washington State University and Gonzaga University. 4 schools compete in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceUniversity of Washington · $11,784Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveWhitman College · 38%Acceptance rate
Largest campusUniversity of Washington · 56,997Undergraduate students
All programs

Every Women's Cross Country program in Washington

Open any school to see its coaches, costs and admissions.

Division I · 5

University of Washington logoUniversity of WashingtonSeattle · Big TenWashington State University logoWashington State UniversityPullman · Pacific-12Gonzaga University logoGonzaga UniversitySpokane · West CoastSeattle University logoSeattle UniversitySeattle · Western Athletic

Division II · 4

Central Washington University logoCentral Washington UniversityEllensburg · Great Northwest AthleticSeattle Pacific University logoSeattle Pacific UniversitySeattle · Great Northwest AthleticSaint Martin's University logoSaint Martin's UniversityLacey · Great Northwest AthleticWestern Washington University logoWestern Washington UniversityBellingham · Great Northwest Athletic

Division III · 4

Whitworth University logoWhitworth UniversitySpokane · NorthwestPacific Lutheran University logoPacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma · NorthwestUniversity of Puget Sound logoUniversity of Puget SoundTacoma · NorthwestWhitman College logoWhitman CollegeWalla Walla · Northwest

NAIA · 3

Walla Walla University logoWalla Walla UniversityCollege Place · Cascade CollegiateNorthwest University logoNorthwest UniversityKirkland · Cascade CollegiateThe Evergreen State College logoThe Evergreen State CollegeOlympia · Cascade Collegiate

Junior college · 1

Everett Community College logoEverett Community CollegeEverett · Region 2
Questions

Questions about Women's Cross Country colleges in Washington

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

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

17 colleges in Washington have Women's Cross Country programs: 5 Division I, 4 Division II, 4 Division III, 3 NAIA and 1 Junior college.

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

5 colleges in Washington compete in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country: Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga University, Seattle University, University of Washington and Washington State University.

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

4 colleges in Washington compete in NCAA Division II Women's Cross Country: Central Washington University, Saint Martin's University, Seattle Pacific University and Western Washington University.

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

4 colleges in Washington compete in NCAA Division III Women's Cross Country: Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, Whitman College and Whitworth University.

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

3 colleges in Washington compete in NAIA Women's Cross Country: Northwest University, The Evergreen State College and Walla Walla University.

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

1 college in Washington competes in NJCAA junior college Women's Cross Country: Everett Community College.

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

University of Washington has the lowest average net price at $11,784 a year after grants and scholarships.

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

The Great Northwest Athletic Conference has the most Women's Cross Country programs in Washington.

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

There are 60 coaches recruiting Women's Cross Country in Washington. 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 Washington

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

D1 Women's Cross Country colleges in Washington

5 schools in Washington compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Women's Cross Country colleges in Washington

4 schools in Washington compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Women's Cross Country colleges in Washington

4 schools in Washington compete in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Women's Cross Country colleges in Washington

3 schools in Washington compete in NAIA.

JUCO Women's Cross Country colleges in Washington

1 school in Washington competes in NJCAA junior college.