by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. Our ranking highlights 5 schools for Women’s Cross Country (Division II) in Plains States 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 Rockhurst University to be the best college for Women's Cross Country (Division II) in Plains States in the The Plains States Region. Located in Kansas City, MO, Rockhurst University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $5,590 per participant, with expenses of about $5,590 per participant. Athletic aid averages $8,130 per athlete.
Newman University landed the #2 spot for Women's Cross Country (Division II) in Plains States. Located in Wichita, KS, Newman University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $15,419 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $15,419 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $10,192.
Winona State University ranked #3 among the best colleges for Women's Cross Country (Division II) in Plains States. Winona State University is a public school based in Winona, MN. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $1,977, compared with $1,977 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $3,907.
University of Minnesota-Crookston landed the #4 spot for Women's Cross Country (Division II) in Plains States. University of Minnesota-Crookston is a public school based in Crookston, MN. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $14,353, compared with $14,353 spent per athlete. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $7,101.
Southwest Baptist University is one of the top schools for Women's Cross Country (Division II) in Plains States, at #5. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bolivar, MO. The program generates about $12,916 in revenue per athlete, against $12,916 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $7,015 per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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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