Best Women's Cross Country Programs, Ranked by Academic Score

Athletics and academics don't have to be a tradeoff. Below, we've ranked all 1,348 women's Cross Country programs by academic score — a composite of acceptance rate, graduation rate, and long-term earnings that reflects the strength of the underlying school.

The average acceptance rate across women's Cross Country programs is 77%, with an average graduation rate of 56%, and median earnings around $55,830.

Use this ranking to find programs at schools with strong academic outcomes, then read our guide on how to compare scholarship offers.