Wartburg College Women's Rifle
Wartburg College (WC) · Waverly, Iowa · Private nonprofit university
Wartburg College Women's Rifle coaches
Coaches at Wartburg College who recruit Women's Rifle, head coach first.
The program
Where Wartburg College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- American Rivers Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- go-knights.net
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
- 13 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 64% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Wartburg College in Waverly.
- Location
- Waverly, Iowa
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- wartburg.edu
About Wartburg College Women's Rifle
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Russell Malterud, the Head Coach, leads the Wartburg College Women's Rifle staff of 2 coaches, verified October 2026. Wartburg College (WC) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Rifle as a member of the American Rivers Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Wartburg College is a small private school in Waverly, Iowa with 1,483 undergraduates, a 76% acceptance rate and an average net price of $23,321 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Wartburg College Women's Rifle
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Russell Malterud, the Head Coach and KayLynn Sieber, the Assistant Coach. Wartburg College has 2 coaches for Women's Rifle, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your air rifle and smallbore scores and national ranking 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 your recent match results and scorecards, with the link near the top so Russell can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Wartburg College typically score 930–1200 on the SAT and 21–27 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 Wartburg College staff after a week, and again after your next match with updated results.
Email Coach Russell Malterud at Wartburg College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach RussellHow rifle recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Wartburg College Women's Rifle FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Wartburg College D3?
Yes. Wartburg College competes in NCAA Division III Women's Rifle, in the American Rivers Conference.
Is Wartburg College public or private?
Wartburg College is a private nonprofit school in Waverly, Iowa.
What conference is Wartburg College Women's Rifle in?
The American Rivers Conference.
Does Wartburg College offer athletic scholarships for Women's Rifle?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Wartburg College Women's Rifle have?
2 coaches, led by Russell Malterud, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Wartburg College Women's Rifle?
Russell Malterud is the Head Coach.
When can Wartburg College Women's Rifle 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 Wartburg College Women's Rifle?
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 Wartburg College cost?
In-state tuition is $25,000 and out-of-state tuition is $25,000 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,321.
What is the Wartburg College acceptance rate?
76% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Wartburg College?
Admitted students typically score 930–1200 on the SAT and 21–27 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Wartburg College Women's Rifle 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.
