

Occidental College Men's Cross Country
Occidental College (Oxy) · Los Angeles, California · Private nonprofit university
Occidental College Men's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Occidental College who recruit Men's Cross Country, head coach first.
The program
Where Occidental College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- oxyathletics.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
- 9 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 81% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Occidental College in Los Angeles.
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Pacific
- Website
- oxy.edu
About Occidental College Men's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Robert Bartlett, the Head Coach, leads the Occidental College Men's Cross Country staff of 3 coaches, verified October 2026. Occidental College (Oxy) competes in NCAA Division III Men's Cross Country as a member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Occidental College is a small private school in Los Angeles, California with 1,881 undergraduates, a 44% acceptance rate and an average net price of $47,113 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Occidental College Men's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Robert Bartlett, the Head Coach and David Foley, the Assistant Coach - Strength Coach. Occidental College has 3 coaches for Men'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 III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude links to verified results on Athletic.net or MileSplit, with the link near the top so Robert can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Occidental College typically score 1380–1520 on the SAT and 31–34 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 Occidental College staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
Email Coach Robert Bartlett at Occidental College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach RobertHow cross country recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Occidental College Men's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Occidental College D3?
Yes. Occidental College competes in NCAA Division III Men's Cross Country, in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Is Occidental College public or private?
Occidental College is a private nonprofit school in Los Angeles, California.
What conference is Occidental College Men's Cross Country in?
The Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Does Occidental College offer athletic scholarships for Men's Cross Country?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Occidental College Men's Cross Country have?
3 coaches, led by Robert Bartlett, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Occidental College Men's Cross Country?
Robert Bartlett is the Head Coach.
When can Occidental College Men's Cross Country coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Occidental College Men's Cross Country?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Occidental College cost?
In-state tuition is $65,678 and out-of-state tuition is $65,678 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $47,113.
What is the Occidental College acceptance rate?
44% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Occidental College?
Admitted students typically score 1380–1520 on the SAT and 31–34 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Occidental College Men'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.





