Mississippi State University Men's Cross Country
Mississippi State University (MSU) · Mississippi State, Mississippi · Public university
Mississippi State University Men's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Mississippi State University who recruit Men's Cross Country, head coach first.
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The program
Where Mississippi State University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Southeastern Conference
- Program level
- Popular
- Athletics site
- hailstate.com
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
- 16 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 67% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Mississippi State University in Mississippi State.
- Location
- Mississippi State, Mississippi
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- msstate.edu
About Mississippi State University Men's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Chris Woods, the Head Track & Field Coach, leads the Mississippi State University Men's Cross Country staff of 9 coaches. Mississippi State University (MSU) competes in NCAA Division I Men's Cross Country as a member of the Southeastern Conference. Mississippi State University is a large public school in Mississippi State, Mississippi with 23,150 undergraduates, a 78% acceptance rate and an average net price of $18,478 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Mississippi State University Men's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Chris Woods, the Head Track & Field Coach and April Thomas, the Associate Head Track & Field Coach. Mississippi State University has 9 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 I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude links to verified results on Athletic.net or MileSplit, with the link near the top so Chris can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Mississippi State University typically score 1100–1350 on the SAT and 21–29 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 Mississippi State University staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
Mississippi State University Men's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Mississippi State University D1?
Yes. Mississippi State University competes in NCAA Division I Men's Cross Country, in the Southeastern Conference.
Is Mississippi State University public or private?
Mississippi State University is a public school in Mississippi State, Mississippi.
What conference is Mississippi State University Men's Cross Country in?
The Southeastern Conference.
Does Mississippi State University offer athletic scholarships for Men's Cross Country?
Mississippi 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 Mississippi State University Men's Cross Country have?
9 coaches, led by Chris Woods, the Head Track & Field Coach.
How much does Mississippi State University cost?
In-state tuition is $10,052 and out-of-state tuition is $27,487 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,478.
What is the Mississippi State University acceptance rate?
78% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Mississippi State University?
Admitted students typically score 1100–1350 on the SAT and 21–29 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Mississippi State University 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.