Whitman College Men's Cross Country
Whitman College (Whitman) · Walla Walla, Washington · Private nonprofit university
Whitman College Men's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Whitman College who recruit Men's Cross Country, head coach first.
The program
Where Whitman College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Northwest Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- whitmanblues.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
- 10 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 81% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Whitman College in Walla Walla.
- Location
- Walla Walla, Washington
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Pacific
- Website
- whitman.edu
About Whitman College Men's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Scott Shields, the Head Men's and Women's Cross Country Coach, leads the Whitman College Men's Cross Country staff of 3 coaches, verified October 2026. Whitman College (Whitman) competes in NCAA Division III Men's Cross Country as a member of the Northwest Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Whitman College is a small private school in Walla Walla, Washington with 1,561 undergraduates, a 38% acceptance rate and an average net price of $41,601 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Whitman College Men's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Scott Shields, the Head Men's and Women's Cross Country Coach and Becca Lastoskie, the Assistant Men's and Women's Cross Country Coach. Whitman College has 3 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 Scott can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Whitman College typically score 1310–1480 on the SAT and 29–33 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 Whitman College staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
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Email Coach ScottHow cross country recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Whitman College Men's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Whitman College D3?
Yes. Whitman College competes in NCAA Division III Men's Cross Country, in the Northwest Conference.
Is Whitman College public or private?
Whitman College is a private nonprofit school in Walla Walla, Washington.
What conference is Whitman College Men's Cross Country in?
The Northwest Conference.
Does Whitman 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 Whitman College Men's Cross Country have?
3 coaches, led by Scott Shields, the Head Men's and Women's Cross Country Coach.
Who is the head coach of Whitman College Men's Cross Country?
Scott Shields is the Head Men's and Women's Cross Country Coach.
When can Whitman 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 Whitman 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 Whitman College cost?
In-state tuition is $63,510 and out-of-state tuition is $63,510 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $41,601.
What is the Whitman College acceptance rate?
38% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Whitman College?
Admitted students typically score 1310–1480 on the SAT and 29–33 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Whitman 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.
