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Northeastern University Women's Cross Country

Northeastern University (NEU) · Boston, Massachusetts · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate5%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate91%finish within six years
Undergraduates32,553Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty16 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Northeastern University Women's Cross Country coaches

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

Athletics

The program

Where Northeastern University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Colonial Athletic Association
Program level
Recognized
Athletics site
nuhuskies.com
Academics

How you compare

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

SATMiddle 50%: 1440–1540
ACTMiddle 50%: 33–35

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Popular majors

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Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
16 : 1
Graduation rate
91% in six years
Costs

What it costs

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

TuitionOne rate for all students$64,990
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$34,770
Campus

Where it is

Northeastern University in Boston.

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

About Northeastern University Women's Cross Country

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Tramaine Shaw, the Head Coach, leads the Northeastern University Women's Cross Country staff of 5 coaches. Northeastern University (NEU) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country as a member of the Colonial Athletic Association. Northeastern University is a large private school in Boston, Massachusetts with 32,553 undergraduates, a 5% acceptance rate and an average net price of $34,770 a year after aid.

Recruiting

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

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

  1. Find the right coachEmail Tramaine Shaw, the Head Coach and Matt Lonergan, the Associate Head Coach - M/W Distance. Northeastern 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 Tramaine can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Northeastern University typically score 1440–1540 on the SAT and 33–35 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 Northeastern University staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
Questions

Northeastern University Women's Cross Country FAQ

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

Is Northeastern University D1?

Yes. Northeastern University competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country, in the Colonial Athletic Association.

Is Northeastern University public or private?

Northeastern University is a private nonprofit school in Boston, Massachusetts.

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

The Colonial Athletic Association.

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

Northeastern 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 Northeastern University Women's Cross Country have?

5 coaches, led by Tramaine Shaw, the Head Coach.

How much does Northeastern University cost?

In-state tuition is $64,990 and out-of-state tuition is $64,990 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $34,770.

What is the Northeastern University acceptance rate?

5% of applicants are admitted.

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

Admitted students typically score 1440–1540 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Northeastern 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.