Smith College Women's Rowing
Smith College (Smith) · Northampton, Massachusetts · Private nonprofit university
Smith College Women's Rowing coaches
Coaches at Smith College who recruit Women's Rowing, head coach first.
The program
Where Smith College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- gosmithbears.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
- 8 : 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
Smith College in Northampton.
- Location
- Northampton, Massachusetts
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- smith.edu
About Smith College Women's Rowing
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Meg Conan, the Head Coach, leads the Smith College Women's Rowing staff of 3 coaches, verified October 2026. Smith College (Smith) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Rowing as a member of the New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Smith College is a small private school in Northampton, Massachusetts with 2,857 undergraduates, a 21% acceptance rate and an average net price of $27,823 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Smith College Women's Rowing
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Meg Conan, the Head Coach and Graham Marks, the Assistant Rowing Coach. Smith 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 Meg can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Smith College typically score 1420–1540 on the SAT and 32–35 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 Smith College staff after a week, and again after your next regatta with updated results.
Email Coach Meg Conan at Smith College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach MegHow rowing recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Smith College Women's Rowing FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Smith College D3?
Yes. Smith College competes in NCAA Division III Women's Rowing, in the New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference.
Is Smith College public or private?
Smith College is a private nonprofit school in Northampton, Massachusetts.
What conference is Smith College Women's Rowing in?
The New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference.
Does Smith 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 Smith College Women's Rowing have?
3 coaches, led by Meg Conan, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Smith College Women's Rowing?
Meg Conan is the Head Coach.
When can Smith 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 Smith 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 Smith College cost?
In-state tuition is $64,870 and out-of-state tuition is $64,870 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $27,823.
What is the Smith College acceptance rate?
21% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Smith College?
Admitted students typically score 1420–1540 on the SAT and 32–35 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Smith 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.
