by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. We have ranked 6 schools for Men’s Cross Country (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, College Factual weighs 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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Leading the list is Colby College, our #1 college for Men's Cross Country (Division III). Located in Waterville, ME, Colby College is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $6,052 in revenue per athlete, against $6,052 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Maine Maritime Academy ranked #2 among the best colleges for Men's Cross Country (Division III). Maine Maritime Academy is a public school based in Castine, ME. The program generates about $1,485 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $1,485 per participant. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
University of New England is one of the top schools for Men's Cross Country (Division III), at #3. This private not-for-profit school is set in Biddeford, ME. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $3,570, compared with $3,474 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Husson University is one of the top schools for Men's Cross Country (Division III), at #4. Located in Bangor, ME, Husson University is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,565, compared with $4,565 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Thomas College earned the #5 place for student athletes. Thomas College is a private not-for-profit school based in Waterville, ME. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $5,165, against $5,165 in expenses. The school awards about $244 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Maine at Presque Isle landed the #6 spot this year. This public school is set in Presque Isle, ME. Team revenue averages $3,324 per participant, with expenses of about $3,324 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Programs are scored on 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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