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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Women's Cross Country

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) · San Luis Obispo, California · Public university

Acceptance rate31%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate86%finish within six years
Undergraduates23,069Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty19 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Women's Cross Country coaches

Coaches at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo who recruit Women's Cross Country, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Big Sky Conference
Program level
Popular
Athletics site
gopoly.com
Academics

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, GeneralAgribusiness/Agricultural Business OperationsAgricultural Communication/JournalismAgricultural EngineeringAgricultural Mechanization, GeneralAgronomy and Crop ScienceAnimal Sciences, General
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
19 : 1
Graduation rate
86% in six years
Costs

What it costs

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

In-state tuitionFor California residents$6,084
Out-of-state tuition$18,684
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$17,453
Campus

Where it is

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo.

Location
San Luis Obispo, California
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Pacific
Website
calpoly.edu
Overview

About California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Women's Cross Country

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Delaney Rasmussen, the Head Cross Country Coach - Assistant Track Coach, leads the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Women's Cross Country staff of 6 coaches. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country as a member of the Big Sky Conference. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is a large public school in San Luis Obispo, California with 23,069 undergraduates, a 31% acceptance rate and an average net price of $17,453 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Women's Cross Country

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

  1. Find the right coachEmail Delaney Rasmussen, the Head Cross Country Coach - Assistant Track Coach and Jake Stewart, the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo has 6 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 Delaney can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
Questions

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Women's Cross Country FAQ

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

Is California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo D1?

Yes. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country, in the Big Sky Conference.

Is California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo public or private?

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is a public school in San Luis Obispo, California.

What conference is California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Women's Cross Country in?

The Big Sky Conference.

Does California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo offer athletic scholarships for Women's Cross Country?

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo 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 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Women's Cross Country have?

6 coaches, led by Delaney Rasmussen, the Head Cross Country Coach - Assistant Track Coach.

How much does California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo cost?

In-state tuition is $6,084 and out-of-state tuition is $18,684 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,453.

What is the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo acceptance rate?

31% of applicants are admitted.

How do I contact the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo 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.