Albion College Women's Cross Country
Albion College (AC) · Albion, Michigan · Private nonprofit university
Albion College Women's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Albion College who recruit Women's Cross Country, head coach first.
The program
Where Albion College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- gobrits.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 11 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 62% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Albion College in Albion.
- Location
- Albion, Michigan
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- albion.edu
About Albion College Women's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Kiehl Smith, the Head Cross Country/Assistant Track Coach, leads the Albion College Women's Cross Country staff of 2 coaches, verified October 2026. Albion College (AC) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Cross Country as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Albion College is a small private school in Albion, Michigan with 1,308 undergraduates, a 81% acceptance rate and an average net price of $18,470 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Albion College Women's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Kiehl Smith, the Head Cross Country/Assistant Track Coach and Lance Coleman, the Director of Track & Field/Cross Country. Albion 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 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 Kiehl 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 Albion College staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
Email Coach Kiehl Smith at Albion College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach KiehlHow cross country recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Albion College Women's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Albion College D3?
Yes. Albion College competes in NCAA Division III Women's Cross Country, in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
Is Albion College public or private?
Albion College is a private nonprofit school in Albion, Michigan.
What conference is Albion College Women's Cross Country in?
The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
Does Albion 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 Albion College Women's Cross Country have?
2 coaches, led by Kiehl Smith, the Head Cross Country/Assistant Track Coach.
Who is the head coach of Albion College Women's Cross Country?
Kiehl Smith is the Head Cross Country/Assistant Track Coach.
When can Albion 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 Albion 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 Albion College cost?
In-state tuition is $56,330 and out-of-state tuition is $56,330 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,470.
What is the Albion College acceptance rate?
81% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Albion 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.
