San Francisco State University Women's Cross Country
San Francisco State University (SF State) · San Francisco, California · Public university
San Francisco State University Women's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at San Francisco State University who recruit Women's Cross Country, head coach first.
The program
Where San Francisco State University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division II
- Conference
- California Collegiate Athletic Association
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- sfstategators.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 19 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 50% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
San Francisco State University in San Francisco.
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Pacific
- Website
- sfsu.edu
About San Francisco State University Women's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Tom Lyons, the Director of Cross Country and Track & Field, leads the San Francisco State University Women's Cross Country staff of 2 coaches, verified October 2026. San Francisco State University (SF State) competes in NCAA Division II Women's Cross Country as a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association. Under NCAA rules, Division II coaches can call and send materials at any time, and off-campus contact and official visits start June 15 after sophomore year. San Francisco State University is a large public school in San Francisco, California with 22,563 undergraduates, a 96% acceptance rate and an average net price of $13,168 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by San Francisco State University Women's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Tom Lyons, the Director of Cross Country and Track & Field and Candace Archer, the Assistant Cross Country and Track & Field Coach. San Francisco State University has 2 coaches for Women'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 II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
- Send your videoInclude links to verified results on Athletic.net or MileSplit, with the link near the top so Tom can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the San Francisco State University staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
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Email Coach TomHow cross country recruiting works on AthleticScholar →San Francisco State University Women's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is San Francisco State University D2?
Yes. San Francisco State University competes in NCAA Division II Women's Cross Country, in the California Collegiate Athletic Association.
Is San Francisco State University public or private?
San Francisco State University is a public school in San Francisco, California.
What conference is San Francisco State University Women's Cross Country in?
The California Collegiate Athletic Association.
Does San Francisco State University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Cross Country?
San Francisco State University competes in NCAA Division II, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does San Francisco State University Women's Cross Country have?
2 coaches, led by Tom Lyons, the Director of Cross Country and Track & Field.
When can San Francisco State University Women's Cross Country coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division II coaches can call and send materials at any time, and off-campus contact and official visits start June 15 after sophomore year. 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 San Francisco State University 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 San Francisco State University cost?
In-state tuition is $6,084 and out-of-state tuition is $18,684 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,168.
What is the San Francisco State University acceptance rate?
96% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the San Francisco State University 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.
