D'Youville University Women's Soccer
D'Youville University (DYU) · Buffalo, New York · Private nonprofit university
D'Youville University Women's Soccer coaches
Coaches at D'Youville University who recruit Women's Soccer, head coach first.
The program
Where D'Youville University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division II
- Conference
- East Coast Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- dyusaints.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
- 14 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 67% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
D'Youville University in Buffalo.
- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- dyu.edu
About D'Youville University Women's Soccer
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Angela Nicholas-Tolsma, the Head Women's Soccer Coach, leads the D'Youville University Women's Soccer staff of 4 coaches, verified October 2026. D'Youville University (DYU) competes in NCAA Division II Women's Soccer as a member of the East Coast Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division II coaches can call and send materials at any time, and off-campus contact and official visits start June 15 after sophomore year. D'Youville University is a small private school in Buffalo, New York with 2,556 undergraduates, a 81% acceptance rate.
How to get recruited by D'Youville University Women's Soccer
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Angela Nicholas-Tolsma, the Head Women's Soccer Coach and Mike O'Connor, the Assistant Women's Soccer Coach. D'Youville University has 4 coaches for Women's Soccer, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, club team and league, and stats like goals and assists in the subject line and first sentences. Division II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
- Send your videoInclude a highlight video plus one full game, with the link near the top so Angela can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at D'Youville University typically score 995–1220 on the SAT, 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 D'Youville University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Email Coach Angela Nicholas-Tolsma at D'Youville University from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach AngelaHow soccer recruiting works on AthleticScholar →D'Youville University Women's Soccer FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is D'Youville University D2?
Yes. D'Youville University competes in NCAA Division II Women's Soccer, in the East Coast Conference.
Is D'Youville University public or private?
D'Youville University is a private nonprofit school in Buffalo, New York.
What conference is D'Youville University Women's Soccer in?
The East Coast Conference.
Does D'Youville University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Soccer?
D'Youville University competes in NCAA Division II, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does D'Youville University Women's Soccer have?
4 coaches, led by Angela Nicholas-Tolsma, the Head Women's Soccer Coach.
Who is the head coach of D'Youville University Women's Soccer?
Angela Nicholas-Tolsma is the Head Women's Soccer Coach.
When can D'Youville University Women's Soccer coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division II coaches can call and send materials at any time, and off-campus contact and official visits start June 15 after sophomore year. 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 D'Youville University Women's Soccer?
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 D'Youville University cost?
In-state tuition is $33,600 and out-of-state tuition is $33,600 a year.
What is the D'Youville University acceptance rate?
81% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for D'Youville University?
Admitted students typically score 995–1220 on the SAT.
How do I contact the D'Youville University Women's Soccer 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.
