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Grand Canyon University Women's Cross Country

Grand Canyon University (GCU) · Phoenix, Arizona · Private university

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Recognized
NCAA IWestern Athletic Conference
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Acceptance rate79%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate43%finish within six years
Undergraduates113,257Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty20 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Grand Canyon University Women's Cross Country coaches

Coaches at Grand Canyon University who recruit Women's Cross Country, head coach first.

Shayla HoulihanCross Country Head Coach
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Tom FloodDirector of Track and Field & Cross Country
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Jeremy TuttleAssistant Coach
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Athletics

The program

Where Grand Canyon University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Western Athletic Conference
Program level
Recognized
Athletics site
gculopes.com
Academics

How you compare

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

SATMiddle 50%: 1006–1113
ACTMiddle 50%: 20–22

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Popular majors

AccountingAdvertisingArts, Entertainment, and Media Management, GeneralAthletic Training/TrainerBioengineering and Biomedical EngineeringBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, General
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
20 : 1
Graduation rate
43% in six years
Costs

What it costs

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

TuitionOne rate for all students$16,473
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$22,239
Campus

Where it is

Grand Canyon University in Phoenix.

Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Type
Private
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Mountain
Website
gcu.edu
Overview

About Grand Canyon University Women's Cross Country

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Shayla Houlihan, the Cross Country Head Coach, leads the Grand Canyon University Women's Cross Country staff of 4 coaches. Grand Canyon University (GCU) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country as a member of the Western Athletic Conference. Grand Canyon University is a large private school in Phoenix, Arizona with 113,257 undergraduates, a 79% acceptance rate and an average net price of $22,239 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Grand Canyon University Women's Cross Country

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

  1. Find the right coachEmail Shayla Houlihan, the Cross Country Head Coach and Tom Flood, the Director of Track and Field & Cross Country. Grand Canyon University has 4 coaches for Women'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 Shayla can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Grand Canyon University typically score 1006–1113 on the SAT and 20–22 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 Grand Canyon University staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
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Questions

Grand Canyon University Women's Cross Country FAQ

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

Is Grand Canyon University D1?

Yes. Grand Canyon University competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country, in the Western Athletic Conference.

Is Grand Canyon University public or private?

Grand Canyon University is a private school in Phoenix, Arizona.

What conference is Grand Canyon University Women's Cross Country in?

The Western Athletic Conference.

Does Grand Canyon University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Cross Country?

Grand Canyon 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 Grand Canyon University Women's Cross Country have?

4 coaches, led by Shayla Houlihan, the Cross Country Head Coach.

How much does Grand Canyon University cost?

In-state tuition is $16,473 and out-of-state tuition is $16,473 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,239.

What is the Grand Canyon University acceptance rate?

79% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Grand Canyon University?

Admitted students typically score 1006–1113 on the SAT and 20–22 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Grand Canyon University Women's Cross Country coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.