Williams College Women's Rowing
Williams College (Williams) · Williamstown, Massachusetts · Private nonprofit university
Williams College Women's Rowing coaches
Coaches at Williams College who recruit Women's Rowing, head coach first.
The program
Where Williams College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- New England Small College Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- ephsports.williams
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
- 6 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 94% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Williams College in Williamstown.
- Location
- Williamstown, Massachusetts
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- williams.edu
About Williams College Women's Rowing
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Paula Thoms, the Head Coach, leads the Williams College Women's Rowing staff of 2 coaches, verified June 2026. Williams College (Williams) 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. Williams College is a small private school in Williamstown, Massachusetts with 2,164 undergraduates, a 8% acceptance rate and an average net price of $16,988 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Williams College Women's Rowing
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Paula Thoms, the Head Coach and El Hilton, the Assistant Coach. Williams College has 2 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 Paula can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Williams College typically score 1490–1570 on the SAT and 34–35 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 Williams College staff after a week, and again after your next regatta with updated results.
Email Coach Paula Thoms at Williams College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach PaulaHow rowing recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Williams College Women's Rowing FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Williams College D3?
Yes. Williams College competes in NCAA Division III Women's Rowing, in the New England Small College Athletic Conference.
Is Williams College public or private?
Williams College is a private nonprofit school in Williamstown, Massachusetts.
What conference is Williams College Women's Rowing in?
The New England Small College Athletic Conference.
Does Williams 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 Williams College Women's Rowing have?
2 coaches, led by Paula Thoms, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Williams College Women's Rowing?
Paula Thoms is the Head Coach.
When can Williams 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 Williams 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 Williams College cost?
In-state tuition is $68,240 and out-of-state tuition is $68,240 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,988.
What is the Williams College acceptance rate?
8% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Williams College?
Admitted students typically score 1490–1570 on the SAT and 34–35 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Williams 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.
