Messiah University Men's Cross Country
Messiah University (MU) · Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit university
Messiah University Men's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Messiah University who recruit Men's Cross Country, head coach first.
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The program
Where Messiah University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- gomessiah.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
- 12 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 75% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Messiah University in Mechanicsburg.
- Location
- Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Interdenominational
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- messiah.edu
About Messiah University Men's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Dale Fogelsanger, the Head Coach, leads the Messiah University Men's Cross Country staff of 4 coaches. Messiah University (MU) competes in NCAA Division III Men's Cross Country as a member of the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation. Messiah University is a private school in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania with 3,373 undergraduates, a 79% acceptance rate and an average net price of $29,882 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Messiah University Men's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Dale Fogelsanger, the Head Coach and Emily Cornelius, the Assistant Coach - Distance. Messiah University has 4 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 III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude links to verified results on Athletic.net or MileSplit, with the link near the top so Dale can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Messiah University typically score 1110–1350 on the SAT and 26–31 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 Messiah University staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
Messiah University Men's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Messiah University D3?
Yes. Messiah University competes in NCAA Division III Men's Cross Country, in the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation.
Is Messiah University public or private?
Messiah University is a private nonprofit school in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
What conference is Messiah University Men's Cross Country in?
The Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation.
Does Messiah University offer athletic scholarships for Men's Cross Country?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Messiah University Men's Cross Country have?
4 coaches, led by Dale Fogelsanger, the Head Coach.
How much does Messiah University cost?
In-state tuition is $41,300 and out-of-state tuition is $41,300 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $29,882.
What is the Messiah University acceptance rate?
79% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Messiah University?
Admitted students typically score 1110–1350 on the SAT and 26–31 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Messiah 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.