Miami University, Oxford Men's Cross Country
Miami University, Oxford (Miami) · Oxford, Ohio · Public university
Miami University, Oxford Men's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Miami University, Oxford who recruit Men's Cross Country, head coach first.
The program
Where Miami University, Oxford competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Mid-American Conference
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- miamiredhawks.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
- 16 : 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
Miami University, Oxford in Oxford.
- Location
- Oxford, Ohio
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- miamioh.edu
About Miami University, Oxford Men's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Russ Peterson, the Director of Cross Country & Track and Field, leads the Miami University, Oxford Men's Cross Country staff of 7 coaches, verified October 2026. Miami University, Oxford (Miami) competes in NCAA Division I Men's Cross Country as a member of the Mid-American Conference. 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. Miami University, Oxford is a large public school in Oxford, Ohio with 18,838 undergraduates, a 75% acceptance rate and an average net price of $28,229 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Miami University, Oxford Men's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Russ Peterson, the Director of Cross Country & Track and Field and De'Sean Turner, the Head Cross Country Coach - Associate Head Track and Field Coach. Miami University, Oxford has 7 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 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 Russ can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Miami University, Oxford typically score 1220–1390 on the SAT and 25–30 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 Miami University, Oxford staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
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Email Coach RussHow cross country recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Miami University, Oxford Men's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Miami University, Oxford D1?
Yes. Miami University, Oxford competes in NCAA Division I Men's Cross Country, in the Mid-American Conference.
Is Miami University, Oxford public or private?
Miami University, Oxford is a public school in Oxford, Ohio.
What conference is Miami University, Oxford Men's Cross Country in?
The Mid-American Conference.
Does Miami University, Oxford offer athletic scholarships for Men's Cross Country?
Miami University, Oxford competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Miami University, Oxford Men's Cross Country have?
7 coaches, led by Russ Peterson, the Director of Cross Country & Track and Field.
When can Miami University, Oxford 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 Miami University, Oxford 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 Miami University, Oxford cost?
In-state tuition is $14,420 and out-of-state tuition is $35,866 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $28,229.
What is the Miami University, Oxford acceptance rate?
75% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Miami University, Oxford?
Admitted students typically score 1220–1390 on the SAT and 25–30 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Miami University, Oxford 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.
