Dickinson College Women's Cross Country
Dickinson College (Dickinson) · Carlisle, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit university
Dickinson College Women's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Dickinson College who recruit Women's Cross Country, head coach first.
The program
Where Dickinson College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Centennial Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- dickinsonathletics.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
- 11 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 80% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Dickinson College in Carlisle.
- Location
- Carlisle, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- dickinson.edu
About Dickinson College Women's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Don Nichter is the Head Cross Country/Assistant Track & Field Coach for Dickinson College Women's Cross Country, verified October 2026. Dickinson College (Dickinson) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Cross Country as a member of the Centennial Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Dickinson College is a small private school in Carlisle, Pennsylvania with 2,314 undergraduates, a 42% acceptance rate and an average net price of $40,242 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Dickinson College Women's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Don Nichter, the Head Cross Country/Assistant Track & Field Coach. Dickinson College has 1 coach 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 Don can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Dickinson College typically score 1310–1460 on the SAT and 30–33 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 Dickinson College staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
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Email Coach DonHow cross country recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Dickinson College Women's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Dickinson College D3?
Yes. Dickinson College competes in NCAA Division III Women's Cross Country, in the Centennial Conference.
Is Dickinson College public or private?
Dickinson College is a private nonprofit school in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
What conference is Dickinson College Women's Cross Country in?
The Centennial Conference.
Does Dickinson 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 Dickinson College Women's Cross Country have?
1 coach, led by Don Nichter, the Head Cross Country/Assistant Track & Field Coach.
Who is the head coach of Dickinson College Women's Cross Country?
Don Nichter is the Head Cross Country/Assistant Track & Field Coach.
When can Dickinson 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 Dickinson 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 Dickinson College cost?
In-state tuition is $65,100 and out-of-state tuition is $65,100 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $40,242.
What is the Dickinson College acceptance rate?
42% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Dickinson College?
Admitted students typically score 1310–1460 on the SAT and 30–33 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Dickinson 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.
