Merrimack College Women's Cross Country
Merrimack College (Merrimack) · North Andover, Massachusetts · Private nonprofit university
Merrimack College Women's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Merrimack College who recruit Women's Cross Country, head coach first.
The program
Where Merrimack College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- merrimackathletics.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 13 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 70% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Merrimack College in North Andover.
- Location
- North Andover, Massachusetts
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- merrimack.edu
About Merrimack College Women's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Chris Cameron, the Head Coach - Distance, leads the Merrimack College Women's Cross Country staff of 2 coaches, verified October 2026. Merrimack College (Merrimack) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country as a member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic 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. Merrimack College is a private school in North Andover, Massachusetts with 5,862 undergraduates, a 70% acceptance rate and an average net price of $38,849 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Merrimack College Women's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Chris Cameron, the Head Coach - Distance and Cayla Pellegrini, the Assistant Coach - Distance. Merrimack College 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 Chris 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 Merrimack College staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
Email Coach Chris Cameron at Merrimack College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach ChrisHow cross country recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Merrimack College Women's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Merrimack College D1?
Yes. Merrimack College competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country, in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
Is Merrimack College public or private?
Merrimack College is a private nonprofit school in North Andover, Massachusetts.
What conference is Merrimack College Women's Cross Country in?
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
Does Merrimack College offer athletic scholarships for Women's Cross Country?
Merrimack 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 Merrimack College Women's Cross Country have?
2 coaches, led by Chris Cameron, the Head Coach - Distance.
Who is the head coach of Merrimack College Women's Cross Country?
Chris Cameron is the Head Coach - Distance.
When can Merrimack 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 Merrimack 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 Merrimack College cost?
In-state tuition is $49,352 and out-of-state tuition is $49,352 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $38,849.
What is the Merrimack College acceptance rate?
70% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Merrimack 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.
