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Portland State University Women's Cross Country

Portland State University (PSU) · Portland, Oregon · Public university

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Recognized
NCAA IBig Sky Conference
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Acceptance rate91%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate53%finish within six years
Undergraduates19,951Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty17 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Portland State University Women's Cross Country coaches

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

Joseph BlueHead Coach
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Nick MerillanaInterim Head Coach
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Athletics

The program

Where Portland State University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Big Sky Conference
Program level
Recognized
Athletics site
goviks.com
Academics

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

AccountingAfrican-American/Black StudiesAmerican Indian/Native American StudiesAnthropology, GeneralArchitectureArt History, Criticism and ConservationAudiology/Audiologist
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
17 : 1
Graduation rate
53% in six years
Costs

What it costs

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

In-state tuitionFor Oregon residents$9,114
Out-of-state tuition$27,132
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$10,195
Campus

Where it is

Portland State University in Portland.

Location
Portland, Oregon
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Pacific
Website
pdx.edu
Overview

About Portland State University Women's Cross Country

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Joseph Blue, the Head Coach, leads the Portland State University Women's Cross Country staff of 2 coaches. Portland State University (PSU) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country as a member of the Big Sky Conference. Portland State University is a large public school in Portland, Oregon with 19,951 undergraduates, a 91% acceptance rate and an average net price of $10,195 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Portland State University Women's Cross Country

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

  1. Find the right coachEmail Joseph Blue, the Head Coach and Nick Merillana, the Interim Head Coach. Portland State 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.
  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 Joseph can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Portland State University staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
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Questions

Portland State University Women's Cross Country FAQ

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

Is Portland State University D1?

Yes. Portland State University competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country, in the Big Sky Conference.

Is Portland State University public or private?

Portland State University is a public school in Portland, Oregon.

What conference is Portland State University Women's Cross Country in?

The Big Sky Conference.

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

Portland State 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 Portland State University Women's Cross Country have?

2 coaches, led by Joseph Blue, the Head Coach.

How much does Portland State University cost?

In-state tuition is $9,114 and out-of-state tuition is $27,132 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,195.

What is the Portland State University acceptance rate?

91% of applicants are admitted.

How do I contact the Portland State 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.