Boston University Women's Rowing
Boston University (BU) · Boston, Massachusetts · Private nonprofit university
Boston University Women's Rowing coaches
Coaches at Boston University who recruit Women's Rowing, head coach first.
The program
Where Boston University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Patriot League
- Program level
- Popular
- Athletics site
- goterriers.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
- 10 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 89% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Boston University in Boston.
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- bu.edu
About Boston University Women's Rowing
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Mary Foster, the Head Coach, leads the Boston University Women's Rowing staff of 5 coaches, verified October 2026. Boston University (BU) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Rowing as a member of the Patriot League. Under NCAA rules, Division I coaches in most sports can start contacting recruits on June 15 after sophomore year, though some sports start later or earlier. Boston University is a large private school in Boston, Massachusetts with 37,737 undergraduates, a 11% acceptance rate and an average net price of $27,551 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Boston University Women's Rowing
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Mary Foster, the Head Coach and Malcolm Doldron, the Director of Women's Rowing. Boston University has 5 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 I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude a video of you rowing in a boat or on the erg, with the link near the top so Mary can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Boston University typically score 1420–1530 on the SAT and 32–34 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 Boston University staff after a week, and again after your next regatta with updated results.
Email Coach Mary Foster at Boston University from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach MaryHow rowing recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Boston University Women's Rowing FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Boston University D1?
Yes. Boston University competes in NCAA Division I Women's Rowing, in the Patriot League.
Is Boston University public or private?
Boston University is a private nonprofit school in Boston, Massachusetts.
What conference is Boston University Women's Rowing in?
The Patriot League.
Does Boston University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Rowing?
Boston University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Boston University Women's Rowing have?
5 coaches, led by Mary Foster, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Boston University Women's Rowing?
Mary Foster is the Head Coach.
When can Boston University Women's Rowing coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division I coaches in most sports can start contacting recruits on June 15 after sophomore year, though some sports start later or earlier. 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 Boston University 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 Boston University cost?
In-state tuition is $66,670 and out-of-state tuition is $66,670 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $27,551.
What is the Boston University acceptance rate?
11% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Boston University?
Admitted students typically score 1420–1530 on the SAT and 32–34 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Boston University 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.
