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Eastern Michigan University Men's Cross Country

Welcome to the Eastern Michigan University men's cross country recruiting profile. Eastern Michigan competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Mid-American Conference from Ypsilanti, Michigan. Led by head coach Chris Best, Eastern Michigan University pairs a 80% acceptance rate with a 46% graduation rate and a $15,742 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
Not reported
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Mid-American Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
16,093
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
80%
State
Michigan
City
Ypsilanti
Address
900 Oakwood St.
Staff
Chris Best
Head Coach
D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 23% of D1 men's cross country programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
69%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
46%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$43,148
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$51,793
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 72% of D1 men's cross country programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$15,920
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$15,920
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,846
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$15,742
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$35

Program Resources

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
Not reported
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
Not reported
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