Westmont College Men's Cross Country
Westmont College (WC) · Santa Barbara, California · Private nonprofit university
Westmont College Men's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Westmont College who recruit Men's Cross Country, head coach first.
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The program
Where Westmont College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division II
- Conference
- Pacific West Conference
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- athletics.westmont.edu
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 10 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 70% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Westmont College in Santa Barbara.
- Location
- Santa Barbara, California
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Non-Denominational
- Time zone
- Pacific
- Website
- westmont.edu
About Westmont College Men's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Russell Smelley, the Head Coach, leads the Westmont College Men's Cross Country staff of 3 coaches. Westmont College (WC) competes in NCAA Division II Men's Cross Country as a member of the Pacific West Conference. Westmont College is a small private school in Santa Barbara, California with 1,310 undergraduates, a 77% acceptance rate.
How to get recruited by Westmont College Men's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Russell Smelley, the Head Coach and Chris Hanessian, the Assistant Coach. Westmont College has 3 coaches for Men's Cross Country, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your 5K or 3-mile PRs and your 1600m and 3200m times in the subject line and first sentences. Division II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
- Send your videoInclude links to verified results on Athletic.net or MileSplit, with the link near the top so Russell can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Westmont College typically score 1240–1450 on the SAT and 25–32 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Westmont College staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
Westmont College Men's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Westmont College D2?
Yes. Westmont College competes in NCAA Division II Men's Cross Country, in the Pacific West Conference.
Is Westmont College public or private?
Westmont College is a private nonprofit school in Santa Barbara, California.
What conference is Westmont College Men's Cross Country in?
The Pacific West Conference.
Does Westmont College offer athletic scholarships for Men's Cross Country?
Westmont College competes in NCAA Division II, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Westmont College Men's Cross Country have?
3 coaches, led by Russell Smelley, the Head Coach.
How much does Westmont College cost?
In-state tuition is $52,320 and out-of-state tuition is $52,320 a year.
What is the Westmont College acceptance rate?
77% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Westmont College?
Admitted students typically score 1240–1450 on the SAT and 25–32 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Westmont College Men's Cross Country coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.