Hope College Men's Cross Country
Hope College (HC) · Holland, Michigan · Private nonprofit university
Hope College Men's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Hope College who recruit Men's Cross Country, head coach first.
The program
Where Hope College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- athletics.hope
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
- 80% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Hope College in Holland.
- Location
- Holland, Michigan
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- hope.edu
About Hope College Men's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Mark Northuis, the Head Coach, leads the Hope College Men's Cross Country staff of 5 coaches, verified June 2026. Hope College (HC) competes in NCAA Division III Men's Cross Country as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Hope College is a private school in Holland, Michigan with 3,395 undergraduates, a 79% acceptance rate and an average net price of $28,643 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Hope College Men's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Mark Northuis, the Head Coach and Brian VanZanten, the Associate Head Coach. Hope College has 5 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 Mark can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Hope College typically score 1100–1340 on the SAT and 25–31 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 Hope College staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
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Email Coach MarkHow cross country recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Hope College Men's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Hope College D3?
Yes. Hope College competes in NCAA Division III Men's Cross Country, in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
Is Hope College public or private?
Hope College is a private nonprofit school in Holland, Michigan.
What conference is Hope College Men's Cross Country in?
The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
Does Hope 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 Hope College Men's Cross Country have?
5 coaches, led by Mark Northuis, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Hope College Men's Cross Country?
Mark Northuis is the Head Coach.
When can Hope 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 Hope 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 Hope College cost?
In-state tuition is $39,014 and out-of-state tuition is $39,014 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $28,643.
What is the Hope College acceptance rate?
79% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Hope College?
Admitted students typically score 1100–1340 on the SAT and 25–31 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Hope 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.
