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Best Men's Cross Country colleges in California

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Overview

Men's Cross Country colleges in California

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Coaches verified November 2026.

Programs
78
Coaches recruiting
165
  • 26Division I
  • 20Division II
  • 13Division III
  • 8NAIA
  • 2Junior college

California has 78 colleges with Men's Cross Country programs. Of those, 26 compete in NCAA Division I, 20 in NCAA Division II, 13 in NCAA Division III, 8 in the NAIA, 2 at the junior college level and 9 in other associations. 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.

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Every Men's Cross Country program in California

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Division I · 26

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 · Coach Ryan Hill

Division II · 20

Westmont College logoWestmont CollegeSanta Barbara · Pacific West · Coach Russell SmelleyCalifornia 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 · Coach David Pleitez

Division III · 13

Questions

Questions about Men's Cross Country colleges in California

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

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

78 colleges in California have Men's Cross Country programs: 26 Division I, 20 Division II, 13 Division III, 8 NAIA and 2 Junior college.

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

26 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division I Men'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, California State University, Sacramento and 18 more.

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

20 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division II Men'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 12 more.

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

13 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division III Men'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 Men's Cross Country?

8 colleges in California compete in NAIA Men'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 Men's Cross Country?

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

What is the most affordable college in California with Men'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 Men's Cross Country programs in California compete in?

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

Who are the Men's Cross Country head coaches in California?

Ryan Hill (University of California, Berkeley), Shelia Burrell (San Diego State University), Justin Johnson (California State University, Northridge), Jack Hoyt (California State University, Fresno), Greg Rhines (California State University, Long Beach), Tina Fernandes (California State University, Fullerton), Sean Smith (California Baptist University) and Pete Cushman (Santa Clara University).

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

There are 165 coaches recruiting Men'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

Men's Cross Country colleges by division in California

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

JUCO Men's Cross Country colleges in California

2 schools in California compete in NJCAA junior college.