Berea College Men's Cross Country
Berea College (BC) · Berea, Kentucky · Private nonprofit university
Berea College Men's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Berea College who recruit Men's Cross Country, head coach first.
The program
Where Berea College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Collegiate Conference of the South
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- bereaathletics.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
- 58% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Berea College in Berea.
- Location
- Berea, Kentucky
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- berea.edu
About Berea College Men's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Michael Thomas, the Head Coach, leads the Berea College Men's Cross Country staff of 2 coaches, verified October 2026. Berea College (BC) competes in NCAA Division III Men's Cross Country as a member of the Collegiate Conference of the South. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Berea College is a small private school in Berea, Kentucky with 1,527 undergraduates, a 19% acceptance rate and an average net price of $4,379 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Berea College Men's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Michael Thomas, the Head Coach and Isaiah Riggs, the Assistant Coach | Cross Country & Distance. Berea College has 2 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 Michael can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Berea College typically score 1156–1335 on the SAT and 23–28 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 Berea College staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
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Email Coach MichaelHow cross country recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Berea College Men's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Berea College D3?
Yes. Berea College competes in NCAA Division III Men's Cross Country, in the Collegiate Conference of the South.
Is Berea College public or private?
Berea College is a private nonprofit school in Berea, Kentucky.
What conference is Berea College Men's Cross Country in?
The Collegiate Conference of the South.
Does Berea 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 Berea College Men's Cross Country have?
2 coaches, led by Michael Thomas, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Berea College Men's Cross Country?
Michael Thomas is the Head Coach.
When can Berea 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 Berea 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 Berea College cost?
In-state tuition is $50,900 and out-of-state tuition is $50,900 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $4,379.
What is the Berea College acceptance rate?
19% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Berea College?
Admitted students typically score 1156–1335 on the SAT and 23–28 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Berea 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.
