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Best Men's Cross Country colleges in Iowa

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Overview

Men's Cross Country colleges in Iowa

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

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36
Coaches recruiting
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  • 4Division I
  • 10Division III
  • 11NAIA
  • 10Junior college

Iowa has 36 colleges with Men's Cross Country programs. Of those, 4 compete in NCAA Division I, 10 in NCAA Division III, 11 in the NAIA, 10 at the junior college level and 1 in other associations. The most popular programs are University of Iowa, Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa. Its head coach is Laura Harmon at Iowa State University. 8 schools compete in the American Rivers Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceSouthwestern Community College · $9,410Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveGrinnell College · 15%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Iowa · 30,779Undergraduate students
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Every Men's Cross Country program in Iowa

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Division I · 4

University of Iowa logoUniversity of IowaIowa City · Big TenIowa State University logoIowa State UniversityAmes · Big Twelve · Coach Laura HarmonUniversity of Northern Iowa logoUniversity of Northern IowaCedar Falls · Missouri ValleyDrake University logoDrake UniversityDes Moines · Pioneer Football League · Coach Sam Read

Division III · 10

Cornell College logoCornell CollegeMount Vernon · Midwest · Coach Jerry FrawleyBuena Vista University logoBuena Vista UniversityStorm Lake · American RiversCentral College logoCentral CollegePella · American RiversSimpson College logoSimpson CollegeIndianola · American Rivers · Coach Heath Moenck

NAIA · 11

Grand View University logoGrand View UniversityDes Moines · Heart of America AthleticDordt University logoDordt UniversitySioux Center · Great Plains AthleticGraceland University, Lamoni logoGraceland University, LamoniLamoni · Coach Tom ShoreClarke University logoClarke UniversityDubuque · Heart of America Athletic · Coach Thomas Schwartz

Junior college · 10

Iowa Western Community College logoIowa Western Community CollegeCouncil Bluffs · Region 11Indian Hills Community College logoIndian Hills Community CollegeOttumwa · Region 11 · Coach Curtis KingIowa Central Community College logoIowa Central Community CollegeFort Dodge · Region 11 · Coach Dee BrownDes Moines Area Community College logoDes Moines Area Community CollegeAnkeny · Region 11 · Coach Michael Melchert

Other associations · 1

Emmaus Bible College logoEmmaus Bible CollegeDubuque · NCCAA Division I, Midwest · Coach Jeremiah Gerardy
Questions

Questions about Men's Cross Country colleges in Iowa

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

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

36 colleges in Iowa have Men's Cross Country programs: 4 Division I, 10 Division III, 11 NAIA and 10 Junior college.

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

4 colleges in Iowa compete in NCAA Division I Men's Cross Country: Drake University, Iowa State University, University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa.

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

10 colleges in Iowa compete in NCAA Division III Men's Cross Country: Buena Vista University, Central College, Coe College, Cornell College, Grinnell College, Loras College, Luther College, Simpson College and 2 more.

Which colleges in Iowa have NAIA Men's Cross Country?

11 colleges in Iowa compete in NAIA Men's Cross Country: Briar Cliff University, Clarke University, Dordt University, Graceland Universit, Graceland University, Lamoni, Grand View University, Mount Mercy University, Northwestern College and 3 more.

Which colleges in Iowa have JUCO Men's Cross Country?

10 colleges in Iowa compete in NJCAA junior college Men's Cross Country: Des Moines Area Community College, Eastern Iowa Community College District, Hawkeye Community College, Indian Hills Community College, Iowa Central Community College, Iowa Western Community College, Northeast Iowa Community College, North Iowa Area Community College and 2 more.

What is the most affordable college in Iowa with Men's Cross Country?

Southwestern Community College has the lowest average net price at $9,410 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Men's Cross Country programs in Iowa compete in?

The American Rivers Conference has the most Men's Cross Country programs in Iowa.

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

Laura Harmon (Iowa State University), Sam Read (Drake University), Jerry Frawley (Cornell College), Tom Shore (Graceland University, Lamoni), Heath Moenck (Simpson College), Ryan Chapman (Wartburg College), Thomas Schwartz (Clarke University) and Riley Miessner (Briar Cliff University).

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

There are 63 coaches recruiting Men's Cross Country in Iowa. 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 Iowa

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

D1 Men's Cross Country colleges in Iowa

4 schools in Iowa compete in NCAA Division I.

D3 Men's Cross Country colleges in Iowa

10 schools in Iowa compete in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Men's Cross Country colleges in Iowa

11 schools in Iowa compete in NAIA.

JUCO Men's Cross Country colleges in Iowa

10 schools in Iowa compete in NJCAA junior college.