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Western Kentucky University Women's Cross Country

Western Kentucky University (WKU) · Bowling Green, Kentucky · Public university

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NCAA IConference USA
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Acceptance rate94%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate56%finish within six years
Undergraduates16,291Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty19 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Western Kentucky University Women's Cross Country coaches

Coaches at Western Kentucky University who recruit Women's Cross Country, head coach first.

Lee WoodDirector of Cross Country & Track and Field
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Brittany HendersonAssistant Coach
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Jeff HendersonAssistant Coach
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Athletics

The program

Where Western Kentucky University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Conference USA
Program level
Recognized
Athletics site
wkusports.com
Academics

How you compare

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

SATMiddle 50%: 840–1050
ACTMiddle 50%: 16–21

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Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
19 : 1
Graduation rate
56% in six years
Costs

What it costs

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

In-state tuitionFor Kentucky residents$11,652
Out-of-state tuition$27,000
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$12,548
Campus

Where it is

Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green.

Location
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Central
Website
wku.edu
Overview

About Western Kentucky University Women's Cross Country

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Lee Wood, the Director of Cross Country & Track and Field, leads the Western Kentucky University Women's Cross Country staff of 5 coaches. Western Kentucky University (WKU) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country as a member of the Conference USA. Western Kentucky University is a large public school in Bowling Green, Kentucky with 16,291 undergraduates, a 94% acceptance rate and an average net price of $12,548 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Western Kentucky University Women's Cross Country

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

  1. Find the right coachEmail Lee Wood, the Director of Cross Country & Track and Field and Brittany Henderson, the Assistant Coach. Western Kentucky University has 5 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 Lee can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Western Kentucky University typically score 840–1050 on the SAT and 16–21 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 Western Kentucky University staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
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Questions

Western Kentucky University Women's Cross Country FAQ

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

Is Western Kentucky University D1?

Yes. Western Kentucky University competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country, in the Conference USA.

Is Western Kentucky University public or private?

Western Kentucky University is a public school in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

What conference is Western Kentucky University Women's Cross Country in?

The Conference USA.

Does Western Kentucky University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Cross Country?

Western Kentucky 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 Western Kentucky University Women's Cross Country have?

5 coaches, led by Lee Wood, the Director of Cross Country & Track and Field.

How much does Western Kentucky University cost?

In-state tuition is $11,652 and out-of-state tuition is $27,000 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,548.

What is the Western Kentucky University acceptance rate?

94% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Western Kentucky University?

Admitted students typically score 840–1050 on the SAT and 16–21 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Western Kentucky 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.