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Howard University Men's Cross Country

Howard University (HU) · Washington, District of Columbia · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate41%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate70%finish within six years
Undergraduates14,890Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty13 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Howard University Men's Cross Country coaches

Coaches at Howard University who recruit Men's Cross Country, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Howard University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Program level
Recognized
Athletics site
hubison.com
Academics

How you compare

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

SATMiddle 50%: 1090–1320
ACTMiddle 50%: 22–28

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Popular majors

AccountingAfrican StudiesAfrican-American/Black StudiesArchitectureArt/Art Studies, GeneralBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralChemical Engineering
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
13 : 1
Graduation rate
70% in six years
Costs

What it costs

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

TuitionOne rate for all students$35,344
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$30,028
Campus

Where it is

Howard University in Washington.

Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Eastern
Website
howard.edu
Overview

About Howard University Men's Cross Country

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Jessica Cousins, the Associate Head Coach, leads the Howard University Men's Cross Country staff of 5 coaches. Howard University (HU) competes in NCAA Division I Men's Cross Country as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Howard University is a large private school in Washington, District of Columbia with 14,890 undergraduates, a 41% acceptance rate and an average net price of $30,028 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Howard University Men's Cross Country

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

  1. Find the right coachEmail Jessica Cousins, the Associate Head Coach and Dameon Morgan, the Cross Country Head Coach - Track & Field Assistant. Howard University has 5 coaches for Men'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 Jessica can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Howard University typically score 1090–1320 on the SAT and 22–28 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 Howard University staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.

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Questions

Howard University Men's Cross Country FAQ

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

Is Howard University D1?

Yes. Howard University competes in NCAA Division I Men's Cross Country, in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

Is Howard University public or private?

Howard University is a private nonprofit school in Washington, District of Columbia.

What conference is Howard University Men's Cross Country in?

The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

Does Howard University offer athletic scholarships for Men's Cross Country?

Howard 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 Howard University Men's Cross Country have?

5 coaches, led by Jessica Cousins, the Associate Head Coach.

How much does Howard University cost?

In-state tuition is $35,344 and out-of-state tuition is $35,344 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $30,028.

What is the Howard University acceptance rate?

41% of applicants are admitted.

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

Admitted students typically score 1090–1320 on the SAT and 22–28 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Howard University 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.