Kennesaw State University Women's Cross Country
Kennesaw State University (KSU) · Kennesaw, Georgia · Public university
Kennesaw State University Women's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Kennesaw State University who recruit Women's Cross Country, head coach first.
The program
Where Kennesaw State University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Conference USA
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- ksuowls.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
- 23 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 52% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw.
- Location
- Kennesaw, Georgia
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- kennesaw.edu
About Kennesaw State University Women's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Cale McDaniel, the Director of Track and Field and Cross Country, leads the Kennesaw State University Women's Cross Country staff of 2 coaches, verified October 2026. Kennesaw State University (KSU) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country as a member of the Conference USA. 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. Kennesaw State University is a large public school in Kennesaw, Georgia with 47,764 undergraduates, a 69% acceptance rate and an average net price of $15,636 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Kennesaw State University Women's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Cale McDaniel, the Director of Track and Field and Cross Country and Adam Bray, the Head Cross Country Coach - Assistant Track and Field Coach. Kennesaw 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 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 Cale can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Kennesaw State University typically score 1000–1220 on the SAT and 19–26 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 Kennesaw State University staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
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Email Coach CaleHow cross country recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Kennesaw State University Women's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Kennesaw State University D1?
Yes. Kennesaw State University competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country, in the Conference USA.
Is Kennesaw State University public or private?
Kennesaw State University is a public school in Kennesaw, Georgia.
What conference is Kennesaw State University Women's Cross Country in?
The Conference USA.
Does Kennesaw State University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Cross Country?
Kennesaw State University 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 Kennesaw State University Women's Cross Country have?
2 coaches, led by Cale McDaniel, the Director of Track and Field and Cross Country.
When can Kennesaw State University Women'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 Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw State University cost?
In-state tuition is $4,560 and out-of-state tuition is $16,488 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,636.
What is the Kennesaw State University acceptance rate?
69% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Kennesaw State University?
Admitted students typically score 1000–1220 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Kennesaw 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.
