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United States Air Force Academy Men's Cross Country

United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) · USAF Academy, Colorado · Public university

Acceptance rate14%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate88%finish within six years
Undergraduates4,114Medium (2,000-10,000)
Student-to-faculty7 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

United States Air Force Academy Men's Cross Country coaches

Coaches at United States Air Force Academy who recruit Men's Cross Country, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where United States Air Force Academy competes and how it ranks.

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

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1230–1440
ACTMiddle 50%: 26–33

Create a profile to see where your scores land.

Popular majors

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, GeneralAstronautical EngineeringBehavioral SciencesBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralChemistry, GeneralCivil Engineering, General
Test policy
Required
Student-to-faculty
7 : 1
Graduation rate
88% in six years
Campus

Where it is

United States Air Force Academy in USAF Academy.

Location
USAF Academy, Colorado
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Mountain
Website
usafa.edu
Overview

About United States Air Force Academy Men's Cross Country

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Laura Bowerman, the Head Cross Country Coach, leads the United States Air Force Academy Men's Cross Country staff of 4 coaches. United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) competes in NCAA Division I Men's Cross Country as a member of the Mountain West Conference. United States Air Force Academy is a public school in USAF Academy, Colorado with 4,114 undergraduates, a 14% acceptance rate.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by United States Air Force Academy Men's Cross Country

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

  1. Find the right coachEmail Laura Bowerman, the Head Cross Country Coach and Ryan Cole, the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country. United States Air Force Academy has 4 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 Laura can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at United States Air Force Academy typically score 1230–1440 on the SAT and 26–33 on the ACT, and testing is required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the United States Air Force Academy staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
Questions

United States Air Force Academy Men's Cross Country FAQ

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

Is United States Air Force Academy D1?

Yes. United States Air Force Academy competes in NCAA Division I Men's Cross Country, in the Mountain West Conference.

Is United States Air Force Academy public or private?

United States Air Force Academy is a public school in USAF Academy, Colorado.

What conference is United States Air Force Academy Men's Cross Country in?

The Mountain West Conference.

Does United States Air Force Academy offer athletic scholarships for Men's Cross Country?

United States Air Force Academy 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 United States Air Force Academy Men's Cross Country have?

4 coaches, led by Laura Bowerman, the Head Cross Country Coach.

What is the United States Air Force Academy acceptance rate?

14% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for United States Air Force Academy?

Admitted students typically score 1230–1440 on the SAT and 26–33 on the ACT.

How do I contact the United States Air Force Academy 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.