Union College Men's Cross Country
Union College (UC) · Barbourville, Kentucky · Private nonprofit university
Union College Men's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Union College who recruit Men's Cross Country, head coach first.
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The program
Where Union College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NAIA
- Conference
- Appalachian Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- unionathletics.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
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Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 14 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 32% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Union College in Barbourville.
- Location
- Barbourville, Kentucky
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- United Methodist
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- unionky.edu
About Union College Men's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Payton Ellison, the Head Coach, leads the Union College Men's Cross Country staff of 3 coaches. Union College (UC) competes in NAIA Men's Cross Country as a member of the Appalachian Athletic Conference. Union College is a small private school in Barbourville, Kentucky with 1,324 undergraduates, a 63% acceptance rate and an average net price of $19,223 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Union College Men's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Payton Ellison, the Head Coach and Byron Kramer, the Assistant Coach. Union 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. NAIA coaches have flexible recruiting rules and can contact you early.
- Send your videoInclude links to verified results on Athletic.net or MileSplit, with the link near the top so Payton can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Union College typically score 15–22 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 Union College staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
Union College Men's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Union College NAIA?
Yes. Union College competes in NAIA Men's Cross Country, in the Appalachian Athletic Conference.
Is Union College public or private?
Union College is a private nonprofit school in Barbourville, Kentucky.
What conference is Union College Men's Cross Country in?
The Appalachian Athletic Conference.
Does Union College offer athletic scholarships for Men's Cross Country?
Union College competes in NAIA, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Union College Men's Cross Country have?
3 coaches, led by Payton Ellison, the Head Coach.
How much does Union College cost?
In-state tuition is $28,737 and out-of-state tuition is $28,737 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,223.
What is the Union College acceptance rate?
63% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Union College?
Admitted students typically score 15–22 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Union 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.