Guilford College Women's Rugby
Guilford College (Guilford) · Greensboro, North Carolina · Private nonprofit university
Guilford College Women's Rugby coaches
Coaches at Guilford College who recruit Women's Rugby, head coach first.
The program
Where Guilford College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Old Dominion Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- guilfordquakers.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
- 12 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 46% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Guilford College in Greensboro.
- Location
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Friends
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- guilford.edu
About Guilford College Women's Rugby
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Josh Nowak, the Assistant Women's Rugby Coach - Club Men's Rugby Head Coach, leads the Guilford College Women's Rugby staff of 4 coaches, verified October 2026. Guilford College (Guilford) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Rugby as a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Guilford College is a small private school in Greensboro, North Carolina with 1,180 undergraduates, a 80% acceptance rate and an average net price of $22,620 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Guilford College Women's Rugby
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Josh Nowak, the Assistant Women's Rugby Coach - Club Men's Rugby Head Coach and Christine Newcomb, the Head Women's Rugby Coach - Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. Guilford College has 4 coaches for Women's Rugby, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, and team level 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 full-match clips and a highlight video, with the link near the top so Josh can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Guilford College typically score 1120–1260 on the SAT and 18–24 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 Guilford College staff after a week, and again after your next match with updated results.
Email Coach Josh Nowak at Guilford College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
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Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Guilford College D3?
Yes. Guilford College competes in NCAA Division III Women's Rugby, in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
Is Guilford College public or private?
Guilford College is a private nonprofit school in Greensboro, North Carolina.
What conference is Guilford College Women's Rugby in?
The Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
Does Guilford College offer athletic scholarships for Women's Rugby?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Guilford College Women's Rugby have?
4 coaches, led by Josh Nowak, the Assistant Women's Rugby Coach - Club Men's Rugby Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Guilford College Women's Rugby?
Josh Nowak is the Assistant Women's Rugby Coach - Club Men's Rugby Head Coach.
When can Guilford College Women's Rugby 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 Guilford College Women's Rugby?
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 Guilford College cost?
In-state tuition is $40,400 and out-of-state tuition is $40,400 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,620.
What is the Guilford College acceptance rate?
80% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Guilford College?
Admitted students typically score 1120–1260 on the SAT and 18–24 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Guilford College Women's Rugby 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.
