by our College Data Analytics Team
Choosing a college as a student athlete means weighing both the classroom and the competition. We have ranked 6 colleges for Men’s Cross Country (Division II) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, College Factual scores each program on a blend of academic-athletic outcomes (NCAA Academic Progress Rate and Graduation Success Rate), athletic financial resources (team revenue, expenses, and aid per athlete from the EADA survey), and overall school quality, drawing on NCAA, U.S. Department of Education EADA, and IPEDS data. Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Our analysis found Clark Atlanta University to be the best college for Men's Cross Country (Division II) in Georgia. This private not-for-profit school is set in Atlanta, GA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,700, compared with $8,797 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $11,630.
Valdosta State University landed the #2 spot for Men's Cross Country (Division II). Valdosta State University is a public school based in Valdosta, GA. Team revenue averages $9,548 per participant, with expenses of about $9,548 per participant. Athletic aid averages $6,542 per athlete.
Columbus State University is one of the top schools for Men's Cross Country (Division II), at #3. Located in Columbus, GA, Columbus State University is a public institution. The program generates about $5,480 in revenue per athlete, against $5,480 in expenses. The school awards about $4,670 in athletic aid per athlete.
Fort Valley State University came in at #4 on this year's ranking for Men's Cross Country (Division II). Located in Fort Valley, GA, Fort Valley State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $3,846, against $3,846 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $2,378 per athlete.
Clayton State University earned the #5 place for student athletes. Based in Morrow, GA, Clayton State University is a public institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $6,200, against $3,987 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $3,906.
Georgia Southwestern State University landed the #6 spot this year. Georgia Southwestern State University is a public school based in Americus, GA. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $2,298, compared with $2,298 spent per athlete. The school awards about $4,453 in athletic aid per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of academic-athletic outcomes (NCAA Academic Progress Rate and Graduation Success Rate), athletic financial resources (team revenue, expenses, and athletic aid from the federal EADA survey), and overall school quality. The current methodology measures academic-athletic quality and does not include team win/loss performance.
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