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Boston College Men's Cross Country

Boston College (BC) · Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate16%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate91%finish within six years
Undergraduates15,432Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty10 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Boston College Men's Cross Country coaches

Coaches at Boston College who recruit Men's Cross Country, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Boston College competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
Program level
Popular
Athletics site
bceagles.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1440–1540
ACTMiddle 50%: 33–35

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Popular majors

AccountingAfrican-American/Black StudiesApplied PsychologyArt History, Criticism and ConservationBiochemistryBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, General
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
10 : 1
Graduation rate
91% in six years
Costs

What it costs

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

TuitionOne rate for all students$69,400
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$32,590
Campus

Where it is

Boston College in Chestnut Hill.

Location
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
Time zone
Eastern
Website
bc.edu
Overview

About Boston College Men's Cross Country

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Pete Watson, the Director of Track & Field & Cross Country, leads the Boston College Men's Cross Country staff of 5 coaches. Boston College (BC) competes in NCAA Division I Men's Cross Country as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Boston College is a large private school in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts with 15,432 undergraduates, a 16% acceptance rate and an average net price of $32,590 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Boston College Men's Cross Country

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

  1. Find the right coachEmail Pete Watson, the Director of Track & Field & Cross Country and Elisabeth Danis, the Assistant Coach. Boston College 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 Pete can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Boston College typically score 1440–1540 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Boston College staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
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Questions

Boston College Men's Cross Country FAQ

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

Is Boston College D1?

Yes. Boston College competes in NCAA Division I Men's Cross Country, in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Is Boston College public or private?

Boston College is a private nonprofit school in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

What conference is Boston College Men's Cross Country in?

The Atlantic Coast Conference.

Does Boston College offer athletic scholarships for Men's Cross Country?

Boston College 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 Boston College Men's Cross Country have?

5 coaches, led by Pete Watson, the Director of Track & Field & Cross Country.

How much does Boston College cost?

In-state tuition is $69,400 and out-of-state tuition is $69,400 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $32,590.

What is the Boston College acceptance rate?

16% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Boston College?

Admitted students typically score 1440–1540 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Boston 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.