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Temple University Women's Cross Country

Temple University (TU) · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Public university

Acceptance rate80%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate75%finish within six years
Undergraduates29,640Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty12 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Temple University Women's Cross Country coaches

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

Athletics

The program

Where Temple University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
American Athletic Conference
Program level
Recognized
Athletics site
owlsports.com
Academics

Academics

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

Popular majors

AccountingActingActuarial ScienceAdvertisingAfrican-American/Black StudiesAnthropology, GeneralApplied Mathematics, General
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
12 : 1
Graduation rate
75% in six years
Costs

What it costs

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

In-state tuitionFor Pennsylvania residents$21,989
Out-of-state tuition$37,789
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$28,088
Campus

Where it is

Temple University in Philadelphia.

Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Eastern
Website
temple.edu
Overview

About Temple University Women's Cross Country

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Elvis Forde, the Head Coach, leads the Temple University Women's Cross Country staff of 2 coaches, verified September 2026. Temple University (TU) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country as a member of the American Athletic Conference. Temple University is a large public school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with 29,640 undergraduates, a 80% acceptance rate and an average net price of $28,088 a year after aid.

Recruiting

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

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

  1. Find the right coachEmail Elvis Forde, the Head Coach and Kevin Kelly, the Assistant Coach. Temple 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 Elvis 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 Temple University staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
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Questions

Temple University Women's Cross Country FAQ

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

Is Temple University D1?

Yes. Temple University competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country, in the American Athletic Conference.

Is Temple University public or private?

Temple University is a public school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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

The American Athletic Conference.

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

Temple 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 Temple University Women's Cross Country have?

2 coaches, led by Elvis Forde, the Head Coach.

How much does Temple University cost?

In-state tuition is $21,989 and out-of-state tuition is $37,789 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $28,088.

What is the Temple University acceptance rate?

80% of applicants are admitted.

How do I contact the Temple 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.

Coaching staff verified September 2026