[1] Colorado, coached by Bob Beattie, captured their first national championship, edging out rival Denver in the team standings.

[2] The sole repeat individual champion was Denver's Clarence Servold, in cross country.

[3] This year's championships were held March 27–29 in Colorado at Winter Park, west of Denver.

[2][3] These were the second NCAA championships at Winter Park (and in Colorado), which previously hosted in 1956.

Four events were held, which yielded seven individual titles.