Berry College Men's Cross Country
Berry College (Berry) · Mount Berry, Georgia · Private nonprofit university
Berry College Men's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Berry College who recruit Men's Cross Country, head coach first.
The program
Where Berry College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Southern Athletic Association
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- berryvikings.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
- 12 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 69% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Berry College in Mount Berry.
- Location
- Mount Berry, Georgia
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- berry.edu
About Berry College Men's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Paul Deaton is the Head Cross Country - Asst. Track & Field Coach for Berry College Men's Cross Country, verified October 2026. Berry College (Berry) competes in NCAA Division III Men's Cross Country as a member of the Southern Athletic Association. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Berry College is a small private school in Mount Berry, Georgia with 2,484 undergraduates, a 64% acceptance rate and an average net price of $25,383 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Berry College Men's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Paul Deaton, the Head Cross Country - Asst. Track & Field Coach. Berry College has 1 coach 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 Paul can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Berry College typically score 1125–1330 on the SAT and 22–28 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 Berry College staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
Email Coach Paul Deaton at Berry College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach PaulHow cross country recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Berry College Men's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Berry College D3?
Yes. Berry College competes in NCAA Division III Men's Cross Country, in the Southern Athletic Association.
Is Berry College public or private?
Berry College is a private nonprofit school in Mount Berry, Georgia.
What conference is Berry College Men's Cross Country in?
The Southern Athletic Association.
Does Berry 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 Berry College Men's Cross Country have?
1 coach, led by Paul Deaton, the Head Cross Country - Asst. Track & Field Coach.
Who is the head coach of Berry College Men's Cross Country?
Paul Deaton is the Head Cross Country - Asst. Track & Field Coach.
When can Berry 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 Berry 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 Berry College cost?
In-state tuition is $41,160 and out-of-state tuition is $41,160 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,383.
What is the Berry College acceptance rate?
64% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Berry College?
Admitted students typically score 1125–1330 on the SAT and 22–28 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Berry 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.
