Vassar College Women's Rowing
Vassar College (VC) · Poughkeepsie, New York · Private nonprofit university
Vassar College Women's Rowing coaches
Coaches at Vassar College who recruit Women's Rowing, head coach first.
The program
Where Vassar College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- vassarathletics.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
- 7 : 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
Vassar College in Poughkeepsie.
- Location
- Poughkeepsie, New York
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- vassar.edu
About Vassar College Women's Rowing
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Peter Wells, the Head Coach, leads the Vassar College Women's Rowing staff of 3 coaches, verified October 2026. Vassar College (VC) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Rowing as a member of the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Vassar College is a small private school in Poughkeepsie, New York with 2,462 undergraduates, a 19% acceptance rate and an average net price of $29,733 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Vassar College Women's Rowing
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Peter Wells, the Head Coach and Michelle Tebolt, the Assistant Coach. Vassar 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 Vassar College typically score 1450–1550 on the SAT and 33–35 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 Vassar College staff after a week, and again after your next regatta with updated results.
Email Coach Peter Wells at Vassar College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach PeterHow rowing recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Vassar College Women's Rowing FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Vassar College D3?
Yes. Vassar College competes in NCAA Division III Women's Rowing, in the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association.
Is Vassar College public or private?
Vassar College is a private nonprofit school in Poughkeepsie, New York.
What conference is Vassar College Women's Rowing in?
The Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association.
Does Vassar 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 Vassar College Women's Rowing have?
3 coaches, led by Peter Wells, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Vassar College Women's Rowing?
Peter Wells is the Head Coach.
When can Vassar 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 Vassar 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 Vassar College cost?
In-state tuition is $70,050 and out-of-state tuition is $70,050 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $29,733.
What is the Vassar College acceptance rate?
19% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Vassar College?
Admitted students typically score 1450–1550 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Vassar 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.
