Princeton University Men's Cross Country
Princeton University (Princeton) · Princeton, New Jersey · Private nonprofit university
Princeton University Men's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Princeton University who recruit Men's Cross Country, head coach first.
The program
Where Princeton University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Ivy Group
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- goprincetontigers.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
- 5 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 98% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Princeton University in Princeton.
- Location
- Princeton, New Jersey
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- princeton.edu
About Princeton University Men's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Jason Vigilante is the Head Coach of Men's Track & Field - Cross Country for Princeton University Men's Cross Country, verified October 2026. Princeton University (Princeton) competes in NCAA Division I Men's Cross Country as a member of the Ivy Group. Under NCAA rules, Division I coaches in most sports can start contacting recruits on June 15 after sophomore year, though some sports start later or earlier. Princeton University is a private school in Princeton, New Jersey with 9,137 undergraduates, a 5% acceptance rate and an average net price of $19,811 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Princeton University Men's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Jason Vigilante, the Head Coach of Men's Track & Field - Cross Country. Princeton University 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 I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude links to verified results on Athletic.net or MileSplit, with the link near the top so Jason can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Princeton University typically score 1510–1580 on the SAT and 34–35 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 Princeton University staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
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Email Coach JasonHow cross country recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Princeton University Men's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Princeton University D1?
Yes. Princeton University competes in NCAA Division I Men's Cross Country, in the Ivy Group.
Is Princeton University public or private?
Princeton University is a private nonprofit school in Princeton, New Jersey.
What conference is Princeton University Men's Cross Country in?
The Ivy Group.
Does Princeton University offer athletic scholarships for Men's Cross Country?
No. Ivy League schools don't offer athletic scholarships. Financial aid is need-based.
How many coaches does Princeton University Men's Cross Country have?
1 coach, led by Jason Vigilante, the Head Coach of Men's Track & Field - Cross Country.
Who is the head coach of Princeton University Men's Cross Country?
Jason Vigilante is the Head Coach of Men's Track & Field - Cross Country.
When can Princeton University Men's Cross Country coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division I coaches in most sports can start contacting recruits on June 15 after sophomore year, though some sports start later or earlier. 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 Princeton University 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 Princeton University cost?
In-state tuition is $62,400 and out-of-state tuition is $62,400 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,811.
What is the Princeton University acceptance rate?
5% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Princeton University?
Admitted students typically score 1510–1580 on the SAT and 34–35 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Princeton 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.
