Knox College Women's Cross Country
Knox College (Knox College) · Galesburg, Illinois · Private nonprofit university
Knox College Women's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Knox College who recruit Women's Cross Country, head coach first.
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The program
Where Knox College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Midwest Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- prairiefire.knox
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
- 11 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 68% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Knox College in Galesburg.
- Location
- Galesburg, Illinois
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- knox.edu
About Knox College Women's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Mark Nelson, the Director of Track and Field and Cross Country, leads the Knox College Women's Cross Country staff of 2 coaches. Knox College (Knox College) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Cross Country as a member of the Midwest Conference. Knox College is a small private school in Galesburg, Illinois with 1,136 undergraduates, a 71% acceptance rate and an average net price of $25,524 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Knox College Women's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Mark Nelson, the Director of Track and Field and Cross Country and Ryan Monson, the Head Cross Country Coach/Assistant Track Field Coach. Knox College has 2 coaches 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 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 Mark can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Knox College typically score 1180–1440 on the SAT and 21–32 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 Knox College staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
Knox College Women's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Knox College D3?
Yes. Knox College competes in NCAA Division III Women's Cross Country, in the Midwest Conference.
Is Knox College public or private?
Knox College is a private nonprofit school in Galesburg, Illinois.
What conference is Knox College Women's Cross Country in?
The Midwest Conference.
Does Knox College offer athletic scholarships for Women'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 Knox College Women's Cross Country have?
2 coaches, led by Mark Nelson, the Director of Track and Field and Cross Country.
How much does Knox College cost?
In-state tuition is $57,075 and out-of-state tuition is $57,075 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,524.
What is the Knox College acceptance rate?
71% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Knox College?
Admitted students typically score 1180–1440 on the SAT and 21–32 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Knox College 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.