Bates College Women's Rowing
Bates College (Bates) · Lewiston, Maine · Private nonprofit university
Bates College Women's Rowing coaches
Coaches at Bates College who recruit Women's Rowing, head coach first.
The program
Where Bates College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- New England Small College Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- gobatesbobcats.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
- 9 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 90% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Bates College in Lewiston.
- Location
- Lewiston, Maine
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- bates.edu
About Bates College Women's Rowing
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Peter Steenstra, the Head Men's & Women's Rowing Coach, leads the Bates College Women's Rowing staff of 3 coaches, verified October 2026. Bates College (Bates) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Rowing as a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Bates College is a small private school in Lewiston, Maine with 1,760 undergraduates, a 13% acceptance rate and an average net price of $26,658 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Bates College Women's Rowing
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Peter Steenstra, the Head Men's & Women's Rowing Coach and Greta O'Hara, the Assistant Women's Rowing Coach - Recruiting Coordinator. Bates College has 3 coaches for Women's Rowing, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- 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.
- Send your videoInclude a video of you rowing in a boat or on the erg, with the link near the top so Peter can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Bates College typically score 1420–1530 on the SAT and 31–34 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 Bates College staff after a week, and again after your next regatta with updated results.
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Email Coach PeterHow rowing recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Bates College Women's Rowing FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Bates College D3?
Yes. Bates College competes in NCAA Division III Women's Rowing, in the New England Small College Athletic Conference.
Is Bates College public or private?
Bates College is a private nonprofit school in Lewiston, Maine.
What conference is Bates College Women's Rowing in?
The New England Small College Athletic Conference.
Does Bates 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 Bates College Women's Rowing have?
3 coaches, led by Peter Steenstra, the Head Men's & Women's Rowing Coach.
Who is the head coach of Bates College Women's Rowing?
Peter Steenstra is the Head Men's & Women's Rowing Coach.
Who is the recruiting coordinator for Bates College Women's Rowing?
Greta O'Hara, Assistant Women's Rowing Coach - Recruiting Coordinator.
When can Bates 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 Bates 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 Bates College cost?
In-state tuition is $66,590 and out-of-state tuition is $66,590 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,658.
What is the Bates College acceptance rate?
13% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Bates College?
Admitted students typically score 1420–1530 on the SAT and 31–34 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Bates 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.
