Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Women's Cross Country
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) · Troy, New York · Private nonprofit university
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Women's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute who recruit Women's Cross Country, head coach first.
The program
Where Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- rpiathletics.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
- 14 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 84% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy.
- Location
- Troy, New York
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- rpi.edu
About Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Women's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
John Lynch, the Assistant Coach - Distance, leads the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Women's Cross Country staff of 5 coaches, verified October 2026. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Cross Country as a member of the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private school in Troy, New York with 7,040 undergraduates, a 63% acceptance rate and an average net price of $35,940 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Women's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail John Lynch, the Assistant Coach - Distance and Allison Thayer, the Assistant Coach - Steeplechase. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 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 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 John can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute typically score 1375–1510 on the SAT and 30–34 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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
Email Coach John Lynch at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach JohnHow cross country recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Women's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute D3?
Yes. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute competes in NCAA Division III Women's Cross Country, in the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association.
Is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute public or private?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private nonprofit school in Troy, New York.
What conference is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Women's Cross Country in?
The Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association.
Does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Women's Cross Country have?
5 coaches, led by John Lynch, the Assistant Coach - Distance.
When can Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute cost?
In-state tuition is $62,500 and out-of-state tuition is $62,500 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $35,940.
What is the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute acceptance rate?
63% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
Admitted students typically score 1375–1510 on the SAT and 30–34 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 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.
