Dakota State Track & Field / Cross Country Recruiting (NAIA)

Q: What events is Dakota State track & field strongest in?

Based on its recorded marks, Dakota State shows the most depth in distance, jumps, and sprints.

Q: How do I apply to Dakota State for track & field or cross country?

You can start a Dakota State application at dsu.edu. Recruiting interest and an application are separate steps — reach out to the coaching staff on this page in addition to applying.

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Alex Glover

Head Coach

Head Track & Field Coach

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Caleb Sayler

Graduate Assistant

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D'Artist Williams

Assistant Track & Field Coach

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Shandon Reitzell

Assistant Track & Field Coach

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Taylor Hauge

Assistant Track & Field Coach

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Treshawn Roberts

Volunteer Assistant Coach

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Zachary Haugen

Graduate Assistant

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What It Really Costs

$26k

All-in cost of attendance (in-state)

~$30k out-of-state (est.)

$21k

Typical net price after aid (in-state, aided families)

What families actually pay, by household income

<$30k$17k

$30–48k$19k

$48–75k$19k

$75–110k$23k

$110k+$23k

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How to read these numbers ▾

Tuition & fees: $10k in-state / $13k out-of-state; the rest is housing, food & books. All-in is what a family actually budgets.

Net price (tuition, fees & living costs minus grant aid) for federal-aid students, by family income band — a truer estimate of out-of-pocket cost than the sticker.

Cost of attendance & net price from federal college data (in-state / on-campus basis; out-of-state all-in is estimated as out-of-state tuition plus the same living costs). Individual aid varies. Program investment from EADA per-sport filings (coaching, travel, scholarships & ops) averaged across the track & field roster — heavier investment means more money in play, not a promised award.

What aid looks like here

MERIT AID

This school does not publish its merit aid numbers, so we cannot rate your chances.

ATHLETIC AID · MEN'S PROGRAM CAN OFFER

Up to 12 full scholarships for track, 5 for cross country

NAIA caps school-funded aid at 12 full equivalents for indoor and outdoor track combined and 5 for cross country. Strong students count less against the cap: a 3.75 high-school GPA or 27 ACT is exempt, 3.50 or 23 ACT counts half.

$50,970

median pay, 10 years after starting

$23,500

median federal debt at graduation

What would your family pay here?

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2024-25), IPEDS, aid rules. Estimates, not offers.

Open spots for 2027

Where this men's program loses athletes after the 2026-27 season, and whether it recruits the event. Estimates from official meet results and signing classes, as of 2026-10-08.

Sprints

Likely recruiting

2 in their final year · usually races 9 · about 1 spot

Hurdles

Unlikely

0 in their final year · usually races 1 · about 1 spot

Middle distance

Likely recruiting

5 in their final year · usually races 14 · about 6 spots

Distance

Possible

2 in their final year · usually races 5

Jumps

Unlikely

1 in their final year · usually races 5

Throws

Likely recruiting

4 in their final year · usually races 12 · about 5 spots

Multi-events

Possible

1 in their final year · usually races 4 · about 1 spot

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Freshmen still on the team a year later

68%about the same as the NAIA average (69%)

Of the 20 who left: 2 transferred to another college program, 18 have no college races since.

62 men's freshmen started here in fall 2021–2023. Stayed = on the roster or racing for this school the next season. “No college races since” can mean stepping away, injury, or a move to a school outside our data, such as a junior college. Source: official college season rosters and meet results.

Program Intel

▸Dakota State signed one of the larger 2025-26 recruiting classes in NAIA — 29 incoming athletes, 21st of 149 programs.

Dakota State Track & Field — Common Questions

What events is Dakota State track & field strongest in?

Based on its recorded marks, Dakota State shows the most depth in distance, jumps, and sprints.

How do I apply to Dakota State for track & field or cross country?

You can start a Dakota State application at dsu.edu. Recruiting interest and an application are separate steps — reach out to the coaching staff on this page in addition to applying.

Free preview. Coaching staff, performance marks, athletics budgets, standings, and recruiting classes are members-only.

Become a member

Alex Glover

Head Coach

Head Track & Field Coach

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Caleb Sayler

Graduate Assistant

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D'Artist Williams

Assistant Track & Field Coach

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Shandon Reitzell

Assistant Track & Field Coach

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Taylor Hauge

Assistant Track & Field Coach

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Treshawn Roberts

Volunteer Assistant Coach

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Zachary Haugen

Graduate Assistant

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What It Really Costs

$26k

All-in cost of attendance (in-state)

~$30k out-of-state (est.)

$21k

Typical net price after aid (in-state, aided families)

What families actually pay, by household income

<$30k$17k

$30–48k$19k

$48–75k$19k

$75–110k$23k

$110k+$23k

Apply now ↗Admissions site ↗

How to read these numbers ▾

Tuition & fees: $10k in-state / $13k out-of-state; the rest is housing, food & books. All-in is what a family actually budgets.

Net price (tuition, fees & living costs minus grant aid) for federal-aid students, by family income band — a truer estimate of out-of-pocket cost than the sticker.

What aid looks like here

MERIT AID

This school does not publish its merit aid numbers, so we cannot rate your chances.

ATHLETIC AID · MEN'S PROGRAM CAN OFFER

Up to 12 full scholarships for track, 5 for cross country

$50,970

median pay, 10 years after starting

$23,500

median federal debt at graduation

What would your family pay here?

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2024-25), IPEDS, aid rules. Estimates, not offers.

Open spots for 2027

Where this men's program loses athletes after the 2026-27 season, and whether it recruits the event. Estimates from official meet results and signing classes, as of 2026-10-08.

Sprints

Likely recruiting

2 in their final year · usually races 9 · about 1 spot

Hurdles

Unlikely

0 in their final year · usually races 1 · about 1 spot

Middle distance

Likely recruiting

5 in their final year · usually races 14 · about 6 spots

Distance

Possible

2 in their final year · usually races 5

Jumps

Unlikely

1 in their final year · usually races 5

Throws

Likely recruiting

4 in their final year · usually races 12 · about 5 spots

Multi-events

Possible

1 in their final year · usually races 4 · about 1 spot

See every program likely recruiting your event

Freshmen still on the team a year later

68%about the same as the NAIA average (69%)

Of the 20 who left: 2 transferred to another college program, 18 have no college races since.

Program Intel

▸Dakota State signed one of the larger 2025-26 recruiting classes in NAIA — 29 incoming athletes, 21st of 149 programs.

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Dakota State Track & Field — Common Questions

What events is Dakota State track & field strongest in?

How do I apply to Dakota State for track & field or cross country?

NAIA recruiting standards by event

Dakota State

Dakota State Track & Field — Common Questions

What events is Dakota State track & field strongest in?

How do I apply to Dakota State for track & field or cross country?