

Warren Wilson College Men's Cross Country
Warren Wilson College (WWC) · Swannanoa, North Carolina · Private nonprofit university
Warren Wilson College Men's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Warren Wilson College who recruit Men's Cross Country, head coach first.
The program
Where Warren Wilson College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- warrenwilsonowls.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
- 42% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa.
- Location
- Swannanoa, North Carolina
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- warren-wilson.edu
About Warren Wilson College Men's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Chris Stroup is the Head Men & Women's Cross Country / Track & Field Coach for Warren Wilson College Men's Cross Country, verified October 2026. Warren Wilson College (WWC) competes in NCAA Division III Men's Cross Country as a member of the Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Warren Wilson College is a small private school in Swannanoa, North Carolina with 791 undergraduates, a 71% acceptance rate and an average net price of $27,913 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Warren Wilson College Men's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Chris Stroup, the Head Men & Women's Cross Country / Track & Field Coach. Warren Wilson 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 Chris can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Warren Wilson College typically score 25–29 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 Warren Wilson College staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
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Email Coach ChrisHow cross country recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Warren Wilson College Men's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Warren Wilson College D3?
Yes. Warren Wilson College competes in NCAA Division III Men's Cross Country, in the Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference.
Is Warren Wilson College public or private?
Warren Wilson College is a private nonprofit school in Swannanoa, North Carolina.
What conference is Warren Wilson College Men's Cross Country in?
The Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference.
Does Warren Wilson 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 Warren Wilson College Men's Cross Country have?
1 coach, led by Chris Stroup, the Head Men & Women's Cross Country / Track & Field Coach.
Who is the head coach of Warren Wilson College Men's Cross Country?
Chris Stroup is the Head Men & Women's Cross Country / Track & Field Coach.
When can Warren Wilson 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 Warren Wilson 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 Warren Wilson College cost?
In-state tuition is $40,480 and out-of-state tuition is $40,480 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $27,913.
What is the Warren Wilson College acceptance rate?
71% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Warren Wilson College?
Admitted students typically score 25–29 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Warren Wilson 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.





