AthleticScholar Logo
Colleges

Best Women's Cross Country colleges in Minnesota

Explore colleges in Minnesota recruiting Women's Cross Country athletes, most popular programs first. Open any school to see its division, costs and coaches, or let our cross country recruiting platform email every coach for you.

Team
Sport
State (optional)
Division (optional)
99 coaches recruiting in Minnesota
Overview

Women's Cross Country colleges in Minnesota

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

Programs
34
Coaches recruiting
60
  • 2Division I
  • 9Division II
  • 21Division III
  • 1Junior college

Minnesota has 34 colleges with Women's Cross Country programs. Of those, 2 compete in NCAA Division I, 9 in NCAA Division II, 21 in NCAA Division III, 1 at the junior college level and 1 in other associations. The most popular programs are University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, University of St. Thomas and Minnesota State University, Mankato. Its head coach is Pete Wareham at University of St. Thomas. 15 schools compete in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceUniversity of Minnesota, Morris · $9,677Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveCarleton College · 20%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Minnesota, Twin Cities · 56,666Undergraduate students
All programs

Every Women's Cross Country program in Minnesota

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

Division I · 2

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities logoUniversity of Minnesota, Twin CitiesMinneapolis · Big TenUniversity of St. Thomas logoUniversity of St. ThomasSaint Paul · Pioneer Football League · Coach Pete Wareham

Division II · 9

Minnesota State University, Mankato logoMinnesota State University, MankatoMankato · Northern Sun IntercollegiateUniversity of Minnesota, Duluth logoUniversity of Minnesota, DuluthDuluth · Northern Sun IntercollegiateSaint Cloud State University logoSaint Cloud State UniversitySaint Cloud · Northern Sun Intercollegiate · Coach Gabrielle BrownConcordia University, Saint Paul logoConcordia University, Saint PaulSaint Paul · Northern Sun Intercollegiate

Division III · 21

Saint John's University logoSaint John's UniversityCollegeville · Minnesota Intercollegiate AthleticGustavus Adolphus College logoGustavus Adolphus CollegeSaint Peter · Minnesota Intercollegiate AthleticHamline University logoHamline UniversitySaint Paul · Minnesota Intercollegiate AthleticSaint Johns University, Minnesota logoSaint Johns University, MinnesotaCollegeville · Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic

Junior college · 1

Lake Superior College logoLake Superior CollegeDuluth · Region 13 · Coach Matt Stith

Other associations · 1

Oak Hills Christian College logoOak Hills Christian CollegeBemidji · NCCAA Division I, Midwest
Questions

Questions about Women's Cross Country colleges in Minnesota

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

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

34 colleges in Minnesota have Women's Cross Country programs: 2 Division I, 9 Division II, 21 Division III and 1 Junior college.

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

2 colleges in Minnesota compete in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and University of St. Thomas.

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

9 colleges in Minnesota compete in NCAA Division II Women's Cross Country: Bemidji State University, Concordia University, Saint Paul, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Saint Cloud State University, Southwest Minnesota State University, University of Minnesota, Crookston, University of Minnesota, Duluth and 1 more.

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

21 colleges in Minnesota compete in NCAA Division III Women's Cross Country: Augsburg University, Bethany Lutheran College, Bethel University, Carleton College, College of Saint Benedict, College of Saint Scholastica, Concordia College, Moorhead, Crown College and 13 more.

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

1 college in Minnesota competes in NJCAA junior college Women's Cross Country: Lake Superior College.

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

University of Minnesota, Morris has the lowest average net price at $9,677 a year after grants and scholarships.

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

The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has the most Women's Cross Country programs in Minnesota.

Who are the Women's Cross Country head coaches in Minnesota?

Pete Wareham (University of St. Thomas), Gabrielle Brown (Saint Cloud State University), Steven Krouse (University of Minnesota, Crookston), Darin Shepardson (Winona State University), Ryan Milner (Minnesota State University Moorhead), Benjamin Baird (Bemidji State University), Kirk Nauman (Southwest Minnesota State University) and Erica Maker (St. Olaf College).

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

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

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

D1 Women's Cross Country colleges in Minnesota

2 schools in Minnesota compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Women's Cross Country colleges in Minnesota

9 schools in Minnesota compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Women's Cross Country colleges in Minnesota

21 schools in Minnesota compete in NCAA Division III. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 21 D3 Women's Cross Country colleges in Minnesota

JUCO Women's Cross Country colleges in Minnesota

1 school in Minnesota competes in NJCAA junior college.