Southwest Baptist University Women's Cross Country
Southwest Baptist University (SBU) · Bolivar, Missouri · Private nonprofit university
Southwest Baptist University Women's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Southwest Baptist University who recruit Women's Cross Country, head coach first.
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The program
Where Southwest Baptist University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division II
- Conference
- Great Lakes Valley Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- sbubearcats.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
- 10 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 55% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar.
- Location
- Bolivar, Missouri
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Southern Baptist
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- sbuniv.edu
About Southwest Baptist University Women's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Corey McElhaney, the Head Coach, leads the Southwest Baptist University Women's Cross Country staff of 7 coaches. Southwest Baptist University (SBU) competes in NCAA Division II Women's Cross Country as a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Southwest Baptist University is a small private school in Bolivar, Missouri with 2,199 undergraduates, a 68% acceptance rate and an average net price of $19,781 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Southwest Baptist University Women's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Corey McElhaney, the Head Coach and Mike McIntosh, the Assistant Coach. Southwest Baptist University has 7 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 II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
- Send your videoInclude links to verified results on Athletic.net or MileSplit, with the link near the top so Corey can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Southwest Baptist University typically score 810–1210 on the SAT and 17–26 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 Southwest Baptist University staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
Southwest Baptist University Women's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Southwest Baptist University D2?
Yes. Southwest Baptist University competes in NCAA Division II Women's Cross Country, in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.
Is Southwest Baptist University public or private?
Southwest Baptist University is a private nonprofit school in Bolivar, Missouri.
What conference is Southwest Baptist University Women's Cross Country in?
The Great Lakes Valley Conference.
Does Southwest Baptist University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Cross Country?
Southwest Baptist University competes in NCAA Division II, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Southwest Baptist University Women's Cross Country have?
7 coaches, led by Corey McElhaney, the Head Coach.
How much does Southwest Baptist University cost?
In-state tuition is $28,656 and out-of-state tuition is $28,656 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,781.
What is the Southwest Baptist University acceptance rate?
68% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Southwest Baptist University?
Admitted students typically score 810–1210 on the SAT and 17–26 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Southwest Baptist 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.