Boston College Women's Cross Country
Boston College (BC) · Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts · Private nonprofit university
Boston College Women's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Boston College who recruit Women's Cross Country, head coach first.
The program
Where Boston College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Atlantic Coast Conference
- Program level
- Popular
- Athletics site
- bceagles.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
- 91% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Boston College in Chestnut Hill.
- Location
- Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- bc.edu
About Boston College Women's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Elisabeth Danis, the Associate Head Coach - Track & Field/Cross Country, leads the Boston College Women's Cross Country staff of 5 coaches, verified October 2026. Boston College (BC) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country as a member of the Atlantic Coast 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. Boston College is a large private school in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts with 15,432 undergraduates, a 16% acceptance rate and an average net price of $32,590 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Boston College Women's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Elisabeth Danis, the Associate Head Coach - Track & Field/Cross Country and Pete Watson, the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country. Boston College has 5 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 Elisabeth can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Boston College typically score 1440–1540 on the SAT and 33–35 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 Boston College staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
Email Coach Elisabeth Danis at Boston College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach ElisabethHow cross country recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Boston College Women's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Boston College D1?
Yes. Boston College competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country, in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Is Boston College public or private?
Boston College is a private nonprofit school in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
What conference is Boston College Women's Cross Country in?
The Atlantic Coast Conference.
Does Boston College offer athletic scholarships for Women's Cross Country?
Boston College 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 Boston College Women's Cross Country have?
5 coaches, led by Elisabeth Danis, the Associate Head Coach - Track & Field/Cross Country.
Who is the head coach of Boston College Women's Cross Country?
Elisabeth Danis is the Associate Head Coach - Track & Field/Cross Country.
When can Boston College 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 Boston 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 Boston College cost?
In-state tuition is $69,400 and out-of-state tuition is $69,400 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $32,590.
What is the Boston College acceptance rate?
16% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Boston College?
Admitted students typically score 1440–1540 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Boston 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.
