
Ohio State University
Elite ProgramColumbus, Ohio · NCAA D1 · Big Ten
NCAA D1 · Big Ten
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Columbus, Ohio · NCAA D1 · Big Ten
NCAA D1 · Big Ten

Boulder, Colorado · NCAA D1 · Big Twelve
NCAA D1 · Big Twelve

Lexington, Kentucky · NCAA D1 · Southeastern
NCAA D1 · Southeastern

Columbia, South Carolina · NCAA D1 · Southeastern
NCAA D1 · Southeastern

Salt Lake City, Utah · NCAA D1 · Big Twelve
NCAA D1 · Big Twelve

Villanova, Pennsylvania · NCAA D1 · Colonial Athletic Association
NCAA D1 · Colonial Athletic Association
How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Coaches verified October 2026.
The U.S. has 245 colleges with Men's Cheerleading programs. Of those, 56 compete in NCAA Division I, 62 in NCAA Division II, 59 in NCAA Division III, 42 in the NAIA and 26 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Ohio State University, University of Colorado Boulder and University of Kentucky. 7 schools compete in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the most common conference.
Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.
245 colleges have Men's Cheerleading programs: 56 Division I, 62 Division II, 59 Division III, 42 NAIA and 26 Junior college.
56 colleges compete in NCAA Division I Men's Cheerleading: Alabama A&M University, Alcorn State University, Bellarmine University, California Baptist University, Campbell University, Charleston Southern University, Cleveland State University, Davidson College and 48 more.
62 colleges compete in NCAA Division II Men's Cheerleading: Adelphi University, Albany State University, Allen University, Auburn University at Montgomery, Augusta University, Bowie State University, Clark Atlanta University, Columbus State University and 54 more.
59 colleges compete in NCAA Division III Men's Cheerleading: Adrian College, Albion College, Albright College, Alfred University, Asbury University, Aurora University, Averett University, Belhaven University and 51 more.
42 colleges compete in NAIA Men's Cheerleading: Aquinas College, Baker University, Brenau University, Bryan College, Dayton, College of Idaho, Dakota Wesleyan University, Defiance College, Doane University and 34 more.
26 colleges compete in NJCAA junior college Men's Cheerleading: Coahoma Community College, Coffeyville Community College, Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Eastern Oklahoma State College, East Mississippi Community College, Ellsworth Community College, Garden City Community College, Hinds Community College and 18 more.
Coahoma Community College has the lowest average net price at $-135 a year after grants and scholarships.
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association has the most Men's Cheerleading programs.
Meegan Mostransky (Siena College), Chelsea Lemon (University of Illinois, Chicago), Callie Taylor (Dallas Baptist University), Canaan Loope (Tusculum University), Chad Butler (Limestone University), Avery Osborne (Montana State University, Billings), Fanny Johnson (Felician University) and Kelli Rich (Northwest Nazarene University).
There are 33 coaches recruiting Men's Cheerleading. 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.
The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.
56 schools compete in NCAA Division I. The 12 most popular are listed below.
62 schools compete in NCAA Division II. The 12 most popular are listed below.
59 schools compete in NCAA Division III. The 12 most popular are listed below.
42 schools compete in NAIA. The 12 most popular are listed below.
26 schools compete in NJCAA junior college. The 12 most popular are listed below.