Colgate University Women's Rowing
Colgate University (Colgate) · Hamilton, New York · Private nonprofit university
Colgate University Women's Rowing coaches
Coaches at Colgate University who recruit Women's Rowing, head coach first.
The program
Where Colgate University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Patriot League
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- colgateathletics.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
- 91% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Colgate University in Hamilton.
- Location
- Hamilton, New York
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- colgate.edu
About Colgate University Women's Rowing
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Jim Lister, the Head Women's Rowing Coach, leads the Colgate University Women's Rowing staff of 4 coaches, verified October 2026. Colgate University (Colgate) 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. Colgate University is a private school in Hamilton, New York with 3,211 undergraduates, a 14% acceptance rate and an average net price of $26,954 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Colgate University Women's Rowing
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Jim Lister, the Head Women's Rowing Coach and Khaled Sanad, the Head Men's Rowing Coach. Colgate University has 4 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 Jim can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Colgate University typically score 1430–1540 on the SAT and 33–34 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 Colgate University staff after a week, and again after your next regatta with updated results.
Email Coach Jim Lister at Colgate University from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach JimHow rowing recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Colgate University Women's Rowing FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Colgate University D1?
Yes. Colgate University competes in NCAA Division I Women's Rowing, in the Patriot League.
Is Colgate University public or private?
Colgate University is a private nonprofit school in Hamilton, New York.
What conference is Colgate University Women's Rowing in?
The Patriot League.
Does Colgate University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Rowing?
Colgate 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 Colgate University Women's Rowing have?
4 coaches, led by Jim Lister, the Head Women's Rowing Coach.
Who is the head coach of Colgate University Women's Rowing?
Jim Lister is the Head Women's Rowing Coach.
When can Colgate 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 Colgate 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 Colgate University cost?
In-state tuition is $69,886 and out-of-state tuition is $69,886 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,954.
What is the Colgate University acceptance rate?
14% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Colgate University?
Admitted students typically score 1430–1540 on the SAT and 33–34 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Colgate 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.
