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Occidental College Women's Cross Country

Occidental College (Oxy) · Los Angeles, California · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate44%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate81%finish within six years
Undergraduates1,881Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty9 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Occidental College Women's Cross Country coaches

Coaches at Occidental College who recruit Women's Cross Country, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Occidental College competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division III
Conference
Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
oxyathletics.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1380–1520
ACTMiddle 50%: 31–34

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Popular majors

African-American/Black StudiesAmerican/United States Studies/CivilizationArea Studies, OtherArt/Art Studies, GeneralBiochemistryBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralChemistry, General
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
9 : 1
Graduation rate
81% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$65,678
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$47,113
Campus

Where it is

Occidental College in Los Angeles.

Location
Los Angeles, California
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Pacific
Website
oxy.edu
Overview

About Occidental College Women's Cross Country

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Robert Bartlett, the Head Coach, leads the Occidental College Women's Cross Country staff of 3 coaches, verified October 2026. Occidental College (Oxy) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Cross Country as a member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Occidental College is a small private school in Los Angeles, California with 1,881 undergraduates, a 44% acceptance rate and an average net price of $47,113 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Occidental College Women's Cross Country

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Robert Bartlett, the Head Coach and David Foley, the Assistant Coach - Strength Coach. Occidental College has 3 coaches for Women's Cross Country, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. 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.
  3. Send your videoInclude links to verified results on Athletic.net or MileSplit, with the link near the top so Robert can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Occidental College typically score 1380–1520 on the SAT and 31–34 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Occidental College staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.

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Questions

Occidental College Women's Cross Country FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Occidental College D3?

Yes. Occidental College competes in NCAA Division III Women's Cross Country, in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Is Occidental College public or private?

Occidental College is a private nonprofit school in Los Angeles, California.

What conference is Occidental College Women's Cross Country in?

The Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Does Occidental College offer athletic scholarships for Women'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 Occidental College Women's Cross Country have?

3 coaches, led by Robert Bartlett, the Head Coach.

Who is the head coach of Occidental College Women's Cross Country?

Robert Bartlett is the Head Coach.

When can Occidental College Women'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 Occidental College Women'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 Occidental College cost?

In-state tuition is $65,678 and out-of-state tuition is $65,678 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $47,113.

What is the Occidental College acceptance rate?

44% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Occidental College?

Admitted students typically score 1380–1520 on the SAT and 31–34 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Occidental College Women'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.

Coaching staff verified October 2026