Smith College Women's Cross Country
Smith College (Smith) · Northampton, Massachusetts · Private nonprofit university
Smith College Women's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Smith College who recruit Women's Cross Country, head coach first.
The program
Where Smith College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- gosmithbears.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
- 8 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 89% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Smith College in Northampton.
- Location
- Northampton, Massachusetts
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- smith.edu
About Smith College Women's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Jack Wood, the Director of Cross Country & Track & Field, leads the Smith College Women's Cross Country staff of 6 coaches, verified October 2026. Smith College (Smith) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Cross Country as a member of the New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Smith College is a small private school in Northampton, Massachusetts with 2,857 undergraduates, a 21% acceptance rate and an average net price of $27,823 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Smith College Women's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Jack Wood, the Director of Cross Country & Track & Field and Anders Larson, the Assistant Coach. Smith College has 6 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 III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude links to verified results on Athletic.net or MileSplit, with the link near the top so Jack can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Smith College typically score 1420–1540 on the SAT and 32–35 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 Smith College staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
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Email Coach JackHow cross country recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Smith College Women's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Smith College D3?
Yes. Smith College competes in NCAA Division III Women's Cross Country, in the New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference.
Is Smith College public or private?
Smith College is a private nonprofit school in Northampton, Massachusetts.
What conference is Smith College Women's Cross Country in?
The New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference.
Does Smith 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 Smith College Women's Cross Country have?
6 coaches, led by Jack Wood, the Director of Cross Country & Track & Field.
When can Smith 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 Smith 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 Smith College cost?
In-state tuition is $64,870 and out-of-state tuition is $64,870 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $27,823.
What is the Smith College acceptance rate?
21% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Smith College?
Admitted students typically score 1420–1540 on the SAT and 32–35 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Smith 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.
