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Saint Mary's College Women's Rowing

Saint Mary's College (SMC) · Notre Dame, Indiana · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate76%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate69%finish within six years
Undergraduates1,601Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty9 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Saint Mary's College Women's Rowing coaches

Coaches at Saint Mary's College who recruit Women's Rowing, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Saint Mary's College competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division III
Conference
Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
smcgaels.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1130–1325
ACTMiddle 50%: 26–30

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Popular majors

AccountingArt/Art Studies, GeneralBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralChemistry, GeneralCommunication Sciences and Disorders, GeneralCommunication, General
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
9 : 1
Graduation rate
69% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$52,110
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$30,389
Campus

Where it is

Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame.

Location
Notre Dame, Indiana
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
Time zone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Website
saintmarys.edu
Overview

About Saint Mary's College Women's Rowing

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Brian Ebke, the Head Coach, leads the Saint Mary's College Women's Rowing staff of 3 coaches, verified November 2026. Saint Mary's College (SMC) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Rowing as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Saint Mary's College is a small private school in Notre Dame, Indiana with 1,601 undergraduates, a 76% acceptance rate and an average net price of $30,389 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Saint Mary's College Women's Rowing

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Brian Ebke, the Head Coach and Ilyana Achziger, the Assistant Coach. Saint Mary's College has 3 coaches for Women's Rowing, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your 2K erg time, height and weight, and side in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
  3. Send your videoInclude a video of you rowing in a boat or on the erg, with the link near the top so Brian can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Saint Mary's College typically score 1130–1325 on the SAT and 26–30 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Saint Mary's College staff after a week, and again after your next regatta with updated results.

Email Coach Brian Ebke at Saint Mary's College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.

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Questions

Saint Mary's College Women's Rowing FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Saint Mary's College D3?

Yes. Saint Mary's College competes in NCAA Division III Women's Rowing, in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

Is Saint Mary's College public or private?

Saint Mary's College is a private nonprofit school in Notre Dame, Indiana.

What conference is Saint Mary's College Women's Rowing in?

The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

Does Saint Mary's College offer athletic scholarships for Women's Rowing?

No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.

How many coaches does Saint Mary's College Women's Rowing have?

3 coaches, led by Brian Ebke, the Head Coach.

Who is the head coach of Saint Mary's College Women's Rowing?

Brian Ebke is the Head Coach.

When can Saint Mary's College Women's Rowing 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 Saint Mary's College Women's Rowing?

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 Saint Mary's College cost?

In-state tuition is $52,110 and out-of-state tuition is $52,110 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $30,389.

What is the Saint Mary's College acceptance rate?

76% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Saint Mary's College?

Admitted students typically score 1130–1325 on the SAT and 26–30 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Saint Mary's College Women's Rowing 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.

Coaching staff verified November 2026