Friends University Women's Cross Country
Friends University (FU) · Wichita, Kansas · Private nonprofit university
Friends University Women's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Friends University who recruit Women's Cross Country, head coach first.
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The program
Where Friends University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NAIA
- Conference
- Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- friendsathletics.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
- 43% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Friends University in Wichita.
- Location
- Wichita, Kansas
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- friends.edu
About Friends University Women's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Tracy Jex, the Head Cross Country Coach - Assistant Track & Field Coach, leads the Friends University Women's Cross Country staff of 2 coaches, verified June 2026. Friends University (FU) competes in NAIA Women's Cross Country as a member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. Friends University is a small private school in Wichita, Kansas with 1,961 undergraduates, a 55% acceptance rate and an average net price of $22,579 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Friends University Women's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Tracy Jex, the Head Cross Country Coach - Assistant Track & Field Coach and McKenna Laing, the Graduate Assistant Intern Coach. Friends University 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. NAIA coaches have flexible recruiting rules and can contact you early.
- Send your videoInclude links to verified results on Athletic.net or MileSplit, with the link near the top so Tracy can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Friends University typically score 960–1090 on the SAT and 15–28 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 Friends University staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
Friends University Women's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Friends University NAIA?
Yes. Friends University competes in NAIA Women's Cross Country, in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Is Friends University public or private?
Friends University is a private nonprofit school in Wichita, Kansas.
What conference is Friends University Women's Cross Country in?
The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Does Friends University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Cross Country?
Friends University competes in NAIA, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Friends University Women's Cross Country have?
2 coaches, led by Tracy Jex, the Head Cross Country Coach - Assistant Track & Field Coach.
How much does Friends University cost?
In-state tuition is $33,552 and out-of-state tuition is $33,552 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,579.
What is the Friends University acceptance rate?
55% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Friends University?
Admitted students typically score 960–1090 on the SAT and 15–28 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Friends 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.