Pennsylvania State University Women's Cross Country
Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) · University Park, Pennsylvania · Public university
Pennsylvania State University Women's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Pennsylvania State University who recruit Women's Cross Country, head coach first.
The program
Where Pennsylvania State University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Big Ten Conference
- Program level
- Elite Program
- Athletics site
- gopsusports.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
- 16 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 86% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Pennsylvania State University in University Park.
- Location
- University Park, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- psu.edu
About Pennsylvania State University Women's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
John Gondak, the Head Coach, leads the Pennsylvania State University Women's Cross Country staff of 9 coaches, verified November 2026. Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country as a member of the Big Ten 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. Pennsylvania State University is a large public school in University Park, Pennsylvania with 50,737 undergraduates, a 61% acceptance rate and an average net price of $27,889 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Pennsylvania State University Women's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail John Gondak, the Head Coach and Aaron Kindt, the Assistant Coach - Mid-Distance & Distance. Pennsylvania State University has 9 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 John can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Pennsylvania State University typically score 1240–1420 on the SAT and 27–32 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 Pennsylvania State University staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
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Email Coach JohnHow cross country recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Pennsylvania State University Women's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Pennsylvania State University D1?
Yes. Pennsylvania State University competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country, in the Big Ten Conference.
Is Pennsylvania State University public or private?
Pennsylvania State University is a public school in University Park, Pennsylvania.
What conference is Pennsylvania State University Women's Cross Country in?
The Big Ten Conference.
Does Pennsylvania State University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Cross Country?
Pennsylvania State University 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 Pennsylvania State University Women's Cross Country have?
9 coaches, led by John Gondak, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Pennsylvania State University Women's Cross Country?
John Gondak is the Head Coach.
When can Pennsylvania State University 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 Pennsylvania State University 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 Pennsylvania State University cost?
In-state tuition is $20,066 and out-of-state tuition is $41,212 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $27,889.
What is the Pennsylvania State University acceptance rate?
61% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University?
Admitted students typically score 1240–1420 on the SAT and 27–32 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Pennsylvania State University 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.
