Samford University Women's Cross Country
Samford University (SU) · Birmingham, Alabama · Private nonprofit university
Samford University Women's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Samford University who recruit Women's Cross Country, head coach first.
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The program
Where Samford University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Southern Conference
- Program level
- Popular
- Athletics site
- samfordsports.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
- 14 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 77% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Samford University in Birmingham.
- Location
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Baptist
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- samford.edu
About Samford University Women's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Wes Penberthy is the Head Cross Country Coach for Samford University Women's Cross Country. Samford University (SU) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country as a member of the Southern Conference. Samford University is a private school in Birmingham, Alabama with 6,097 undergraduates, a 82% acceptance rate and an average net price of $32,176 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Samford University Women's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Wes Penberthy, the Head Cross Country Coach. Samford University has 1 coach for Women'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 Wes can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Samford University typically score 1070–1250 on the SAT and 22–28 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 Samford University staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
Samford University Women's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Samford University D1?
Yes. Samford University competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country, in the Southern Conference.
Is Samford University public or private?
Samford University is a private nonprofit school in Birmingham, Alabama.
What conference is Samford University Women's Cross Country in?
The Southern Conference.
Does Samford University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Cross Country?
Samford 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 Samford University Women's Cross Country have?
1 coach, led by Wes Penberthy, the Head Cross Country Coach.
How much does Samford University cost?
In-state tuition is $39,000 and out-of-state tuition is $39,000 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $32,176.
What is the Samford University acceptance rate?
82% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Samford University?
Admitted students typically score 1070–1250 on the SAT and 22–28 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Samford University Women'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.