Northern Kentucky Track & Field / Cross Country Recruiting (D1)

Q: What events is Northern Kentucky track & field strongest in?

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

Q: How do I apply to Northern Kentucky for track & field or cross country?

You can start a Northern Kentucky application at nku.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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Paul Longano

Head Coach

Head Track & Field/Cross Country Coach

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Brooks Doughtie

Assistant Coach

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Brooks Rexroat

Assistant Coach

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Natalie Dragovich

XCCross Country/Track & Field Assistant Coach

T&FAssistant Coach

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Pamilla (P.J.) Ball

XCXC/Track & Field Assistant Coach

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Wil Doering

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VideoThe Norse Report (NKU Norse) · Sep 2026NKU head coach Paul Longano on The Norse Report, Ep. 5Paul Longano

What It Really Costs

$20k

All-in cost of attendance (in-state)

~$38k out-of-state (est.)

$8k

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

What families actually pay, by household income

<$30k$3k

$30–48k$4k

$48–75k$7k

$75–110k$13k

$110k+$15k

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How to read these numbers ▾

Tuition & fees: $11k in-state / $22k 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

No scholarship cap. Roster capped at 45

This school is in the House settlement for 2026-27: the old scholarship limit is gone and it may fund anyone on a 45-athlete track roster (17 for cross country), full or partial. What it actually funds is the school's choice and is not published.

$50,220

median pay, 10 years after starting

$23,000

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

Unlikely

1 in their final year · usually races 5

Hurdles

Unlikely

1 in their final year · usually races 2

Middle distance

Possible

1 in their final year · usually races 7 · about 3 spots

Distance

Unlikely

0 in their final year · usually races 5 · about 2 spots

Jumps

Unlikely

0 in their final year · usually races 3

Throws

Unlikely

0 in their final year · usually races 1

Multi-events

Unlikely

0 in their final year · usually races 2

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Freshmen still on the team a year later

16 of 17freshmen stayed · small group, D1 average 81%

Of the 1 who left: 0 transferred to another college program, 1 has no college races since.

17 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

▸Northern Kentucky signed one of the larger 2025-26 recruiting classes in Division I — 8 incoming athletes, 28th of 210 programs.

▸Northern Kentucky recruited most heavily in jumps this cycle (9 of 20 signees).

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Northern Kentucky Track & Field — Common Questions

What events is Northern Kentucky track & field strongest in?

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

How do I apply to Northern Kentucky for track & field or cross country?

You can start a Northern Kentucky application at nku.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

Paul Longano

Head Coach

Head Track & Field/Cross Country Coach

Unlock coach contact

Brooks Doughtie

Assistant Coach

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Brooks Rexroat

Assistant Coach

Unlock coach contact

Natalie Dragovich

XCCross Country/Track & Field Assistant Coach

T&FAssistant Coach

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Pamilla (P.J.) Ball

XCXC/Track & Field Assistant Coach

T&FAssistant Coach

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Wil Doering

Assistant Coach

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Hear From The Coaches

All programs →

VideoThe Norse Report (NKU Norse) · Sep 2026NKU head coach Paul Longano on The Norse Report, Ep. 5Paul Longano

What It Really Costs

$20k

All-in cost of attendance (in-state)

~$38k out-of-state (est.)

$8k

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

What families actually pay, by household income

<$30k$3k

$30–48k$4k

$48–75k$7k

$75–110k$13k

$110k+$15k

Apply now ↗

How to read these numbers ▾

Tuition & fees: $11k in-state / $22k 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

No scholarship cap. Roster capped at 45

$50,220

median pay, 10 years after starting

$23,000

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

Unlikely

1 in their final year · usually races 5

Hurdles

Unlikely

1 in their final year · usually races 2

Middle distance

Possible

1 in their final year · usually races 7 · about 3 spots

Distance

Unlikely

0 in their final year · usually races 5 · about 2 spots

Jumps

Unlikely

0 in their final year · usually races 3

Throws

Unlikely

0 in their final year · usually races 1

Multi-events

Unlikely

0 in their final year · usually races 2

See every program likely recruiting your event

Freshmen still on the team a year later

16 of 17freshmen stayed · small group, D1 average 81%

Of the 1 who left: 0 transferred to another college program, 1 has no college races since.

Program Intel

▸Northern Kentucky signed one of the larger 2025-26 recruiting classes in Division I — 8 incoming athletes, 28th of 210 programs.

▸Northern Kentucky recruited most heavily in jumps this cycle (9 of 20 signees).

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Northern Kentucky Track & Field — Common Questions

What events is Northern Kentucky track & field strongest in?

How do I apply to Northern Kentucky for track & field or cross country?

D1 recruiting standards by event

Northern Kentucky

Northern Kentucky Track & Field — Common Questions

What events is Northern Kentucky track & field strongest in?

How do I apply to Northern Kentucky for track & field or cross country?