Grinnell College Women's Swimming and Diving
Grinnell College (GC) · Grinnell, Iowa · Private nonprofit university
Grinnell College Women's Swimming and Diving coaches
Coaches at Grinnell College who recruit Women's Swimming and Diving, head coach first.
The program
Where Grinnell College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Midwest Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- pioneers.grinnell
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
- 88% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Grinnell College in Grinnell.
- Location
- Grinnell, Iowa
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- grinnell.edu
About Grinnell College Women's Swimming and Diving
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Matt Hedman, the Head Swimming and Diving Coach, leads the Grinnell College Women's Swimming and Diving staff of 3 coaches, verified June 2026. Grinnell College (GC) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Swimming and Diving as a member of the Midwest Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Grinnell College is a small private school in Grinnell, Iowa with 1,788 undergraduates, a 15% acceptance rate and an average net price of $33,446 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Grinnell College Women's Swimming and Diving
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Matt Hedman, the Head Swimming and Diving Coach and Deidre Freeman Huff, the Associate Swimming and Diving Coach - Aquatics Director. Grinnell College has 3 coaches for Women's Swimming and Diving, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your best times in your events, or your dive list and scores 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 links to your verified times on SwimCloud, with the link near the top so Matt can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Grinnell College typically score 1410–1540 on the SAT and 31–34 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 Grinnell College staff after a week, and again after your next meet with updated results.
Email Coach Matt Hedman at Grinnell College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach MattHow swimming and diving recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Grinnell College Women's Swimming and Diving FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Grinnell College D3?
Yes. Grinnell College competes in NCAA Division III Women's Swimming and Diving, in the Midwest Conference.
Is Grinnell College public or private?
Grinnell College is a private nonprofit school in Grinnell, Iowa.
What conference is Grinnell College Women's Swimming and Diving in?
The Midwest Conference.
Does Grinnell College offer athletic scholarships for Women's Swimming and Diving?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Grinnell College Women's Swimming and Diving have?
3 coaches, led by Matt Hedman, the Head Swimming and Diving Coach.
Who is the head coach of Grinnell College Women's Swimming and Diving?
Matt Hedman is the Head Swimming and Diving Coach.
When can Grinnell College Women's Swimming and Diving 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 Grinnell College Women's Swimming and Diving?
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 Grinnell College cost?
In-state tuition is $67,650 and out-of-state tuition is $67,650 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $33,446.
What is the Grinnell College acceptance rate?
15% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Grinnell College?
Admitted students typically score 1410–1540 on the SAT and 31–34 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Grinnell College Women's Swimming and Diving 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.
