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Harvard University Women's Cross Country

Harvard University (Harvard) · Cambridge, Massachusetts · Private nonprofit university

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NCAA IIvy Group
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Acceptance rate4%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate98%finish within six years
Undergraduates30,259Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty7 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Harvard University Women's Cross Country coaches

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

Alex GibbyAssociate Head Coach - Distance/Middle-Distance
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Kebba TolbertAssociate Head Coach - Recruiting - Women's Sprints
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Marc MangiacottiAssociate Head Coach - Men's Sprints
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Athletics

The program

Where Harvard University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Ivy Group
Program level
Popular
Athletics site
gocrimson.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1510–1580
ACTMiddle 50%: 34–36

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Popular majors

African-American/Black StudiesAnthropology, GeneralApplied Mathematics, GeneralArt History, Criticism and ConservationAstronomy and Astrophysics, OtherBioengineering and Biomedical EngineeringCell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Test policy
Required
Student-to-faculty
7 : 1
Graduation rate
98% in six years
Costs

What it costs

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

TuitionOne rate for all students$56,550
Campus

Where it is

Harvard University in Cambridge.

Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Eastern
Website
harvard.edu
Overview

About Harvard University Women's Cross Country

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Alex Gibby, the Associate Head Coach - Distance/Middle-Distance, leads the Harvard University Women's Cross Country staff of 11 coaches. Harvard University (Harvard) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country as a member of the Ivy Group. Harvard University is a large private school in Cambridge, Massachusetts with 30,259 undergraduates, a 4% acceptance rate.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Harvard University Women's Cross Country

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

  1. Find the right coachEmail Alex Gibby, the Associate Head Coach - Distance/Middle-Distance and Kebba Tolbert, the Associate Head Coach - Recruiting - Women's Sprints. Harvard University has 11 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 Alex can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Harvard University typically score 1510–1580 on the SAT and 34–36 on the ACT, and testing is required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Harvard University staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
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Questions

Harvard University Women's Cross Country FAQ

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

Is Harvard University D1?

Yes. Harvard University competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country, in the Ivy Group.

Is Harvard University public or private?

Harvard University is a private nonprofit school in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

What conference is Harvard University Women's Cross Country in?

The Ivy Group.

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

No. Ivy League schools don't offer athletic scholarships. Financial aid is need-based.

How many coaches does Harvard University Women's Cross Country have?

11 coaches, led by Alex Gibby, the Associate Head Coach - Distance/Middle-Distance.

How much does Harvard University cost?

In-state tuition is $56,550 and out-of-state tuition is $56,550 a year.

What is the Harvard University acceptance rate?

4% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Harvard University?

Admitted students typically score 1510–1580 on the SAT and 34–36 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Harvard 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.