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San Jose State University Men's Cross Country

San Jose State University (SJSU) · San Jose, California · Public university

Acceptance rate85%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate69%finish within six years
Undergraduates37,661Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty25 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

San Jose State University Men's Cross Country coaches

Coaches at San Jose State University who recruit Men's Cross Country, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where San Jose State University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Mountain West Conference
Program level
Popular
Athletics site
sjsuspartans.com
Academics

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

AdvertisingAeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, GeneralAerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, GeneralAfrican-American/Black StudiesAnthropology, GeneralApplied Mathematics, GeneralArt History, Criticism and Conservation
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
25 : 1
Graduation rate
69% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

In-state tuitionFor California residents$6,084
Out-of-state tuition$18,684
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$13,892
Campus

Where it is

San Jose State University in San Jose.

Location
San Jose, California
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Pacific
Website
sjsu.edu
Overview

About San Jose State University Men's Cross Country

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Lamont Johnson, the Associate Head Coach, leads the San Jose State University Men's Cross Country staff of 5 coaches. San Jose State University (SJSU) competes in NCAA Division I Men's Cross Country as a member of the Mountain West Conference. San Jose State University is a large public school in San Jose, California with 37,661 undergraduates, a 85% acceptance rate and an average net price of $13,892 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by San Jose State University Men's Cross Country

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Lamont Johnson, the Associate Head Coach and Charles Ryan, the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country. San Jose State University has 5 coaches for Men's Cross Country, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your 5K or 3-mile PRs and your 1600m and 3200m times in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude links to verified results on Athletic.net or MileSplit, with the link near the top so Lamont can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the San Jose State University staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
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Questions

San Jose State University Men's Cross Country FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is San Jose State University D1?

Yes. San Jose State University competes in NCAA Division I Men's Cross Country, in the Mountain West Conference.

Is San Jose State University public or private?

San Jose State University is a public school in San Jose, California.

What conference is San Jose State University Men's Cross Country in?

The Mountain West Conference.

Does San Jose State University offer athletic scholarships for Men's Cross Country?

San Jose State University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does San Jose State University Men's Cross Country have?

5 coaches, led by Lamont Johnson, the Associate Head Coach.

How much does San Jose State University cost?

In-state tuition is $6,084 and out-of-state tuition is $18,684 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,892.

What is the San Jose State University acceptance rate?

85% of applicants are admitted.

How do I contact the San Jose State University Men's Cross Country coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.