Widener University Field Hockey
Widener University (WU) · Chester, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit university
Widener University Field Hockey coaches
Coaches at Widener University who recruit Women's Field Hockey, head coach first.
The program
Where Widener University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- widenerpride.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
- 11 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 68% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Widener University in Chester.
- Location
- Chester, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- widener.edu
About Widener University Field Hockey
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Melissa McCarthy, the Head Field Hockey Coach, leads the Widener University Field Hockey staff of 4 coaches, verified October 2026. Widener University (WU) competes in NCAA Division III Field Hockey as a member of the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Widener University is a private school in Chester, Pennsylvania with 5,713 undergraduates, a 71% acceptance rate and an average net price of $30,720 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Widener University Field Hockey
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Melissa McCarthy, the Head Field Hockey Coach and Katie Redding, the Assistant Field Hockey Coach. Widener University has 4 coaches for Field Hockey, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, club team and stats like goals and assists in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude a highlight video with full-field clips, with the link near the top so Melissa can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Widener University typically score 1080–1290 on the SAT and 22 – 29 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 Widener University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Email Coach MelissaHow field hockey recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Widener University Field Hockey FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Widener University D3?
Yes. Widener University competes in NCAA Division III Field Hockey, in the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation.
Is Widener University public or private?
Widener University is a private nonprofit school in Chester, Pennsylvania.
What conference is Widener University Field Hockey in?
The Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation.
Does Widener University offer athletic scholarships for Field Hockey?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Widener University Field Hockey have?
4 coaches, led by Melissa McCarthy, the Head Field Hockey Coach.
Who is the head coach of Widener University Field Hockey?
Melissa McCarthy is the Head Field Hockey Coach.
When can Widener University Field Hockey coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. 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 Widener University Field Hockey?
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 Widener University cost?
In-state tuition is $54,660 and out-of-state tuition is $54,660 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $30,720.
What is the Widener University acceptance rate?
71% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Widener University?
Admitted students typically score 1080–1290 on the SAT and 22 – 29 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Widener University Field Hockey 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.
