What 400m mark do you need to get recruited by South Carolina State (men's)?

The median high-school 400m mark of South Carolina State's 2025-26 American men's signees was 54.30, with the class ranging 50.16 – 56.78 across 3 signees. That's what they actually signed — not a published standard. South Carolina State competes in the MEAC.

What 200m mark do you need to get recruited by South Carolina State (men's)?

The median high-school 200m mark of South Carolina State's 2025-26 American men's signees was 23.29, with the class ranging 22.74 – 23.84 across 2 signees. That's what they actually signed — not a published standard. South Carolina State competes in the MEAC.

What 100m mark do you need to get recruited by South Carolina State (men's)?

The median high-school 100m mark of South Carolina State's 2025-26 American men's signees was 11.62, with the class ranging 11.62 across 1 signee. That's what they actually signed — not a published standard. South Carolina State competes in the MEAC.

What 100m mark do you need to get recruited by South Carolina State (women's)?

The median high-school 100m mark of South Carolina State's 2025-26 American women's signees was 12.48, with the class ranging 11.90 – 13.44 across 9 signees. That's what they actually signed — not a published standard. South Carolina State competes in the MEAC.

What 200m mark do you need to get recruited by South Carolina State (women's)?

The median high-school 200m mark of South Carolina State's 2025-26 American women's signees was 25.76, with the class ranging 24.37 – 26.23 across 7 signees. That's what they actually signed — not a published standard. South Carolina State competes in the MEAC.

What 400m mark do you need to get recruited by South Carolina State (women's)?

The median high-school 400m mark of South Carolina State's 2025-26 American women's signees was 58.34, with the class ranging 56.43 – 1:00.44 across 6 signees. That's what they actually signed — not a published standard. South Carolina State competes in the MEAC.

Who is the head track and field coach at South Carolina State?

Donald Cooper (Head Coach M&W Cross Country/Track & Field (Sprints/Hurdles/Multi/PV)) leads the South Carolina State track & field program. Donald Cooper leads a staff of 8 covering 4 event groups.

Real Recruiting Standards · 2025-26

What it actually takes to run at South Carolina State

NCAA Division I · MEAC · SC

South Carolina State signed 26 athletes for 2025-26. What follows are their real high-school marks, not a program’s published walk-on line — the honest answer to “would they recruit me?”

South Carolina State is a 2,762-student public campus in Orangeburg, SC and competes in the MEAC. Donald Cooper leads a staff of 8 covering 4 event groups.

“Median” is the middle signee’s PR; “range” runs from the fastest to the slowest mark in the class. 1500m/Mile and 3000m are converted to 1600m/3200m for comparison. Pulled from verified meet results.

South Carolina State program snapshot

Division: NCAA Division I
Conference: MEAC
Campus: Orangeburg, SC
Enrollment: 2,762 students
T&F operating budget: $345K men · $393K women

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Men's standards

US-based signees, marks verified against American high-school meet results.

EventWhat their median signee ranFull class rangeDepth

400mSprints

54.30median signee

50.16 – 56.78class range

54.303 signees

200mSprints

23.29median signee

22.74 – 23.84class range

23.292 signees

100mSprints

11.62median signee

11.62class range

11.621 signee

+2 more events with real signee standards — Discus, Shot Put

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Women's standards

US-based signees, marks verified against American high-school meet results.

EventWhat their median signee ranFull class rangeDepth

100mSprints

12.48median signee

11.90 – 13.44class range

12.489 signees

200mSprints

25.76median signee

24.37 – 26.23class range

25.767 signees

400mSprints

58.34median signee

56.43 – 1:00.44class range

58.346 signees

+7 more events with real signee standards — High Jump, Long Jump, 100m Hurdles, 300m Hurdles, Pole Vault, Javelin, Shot Put

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Who recruits for South Carolina State

As listed on the program’s official coaching staff page. Event groups coached here: sprints and hurdles, distance and cross country, throws, combined events.

Donald CooperHead Coach M&W Cross Country/Track & Field (Sprints/Hurdles/Multi/PV)Multis
Ashley JordanAthletic Academic Support Coach (XC/T&F)Distance
Dexter RatliffAssistant Coach (Throws/Multi)Throws
Jourdon CooperAthletics Academic Graduate Assistant
Lindon CooperVolunteer Assistant (Sprints/Hurdles)Sprints & Hurdles
Linnell CooperVolunteer Assistant (Hurdles)Sprints & Hurdles
Regan KimtaiAssistant Coach Cross Country/Track & Field (Mid-Distance and Distance)Distance
Savionna R. GloverAssistant Coach Cross Country/Track & Field (Jumps/Multi)Multis

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This class’s marks, not a permanent standard: the range shifts every cycle as rosters and needs change. Progression, event fit, academics and open spots all factor into a real recruiting decision — fitting the range is a conversation-starter, not an offer.

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