

Mount Holyoke College Women's Swimming and Diving
Mount Holyoke College (MHC) · South Hadley, Massachusetts · Private nonprofit university
Mount Holyoke College Women's Swimming and Diving coaches
Coaches at Mount Holyoke College who recruit Women's Swimming and Diving, head coach first.
The program
Where Mount Holyoke College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- athletics.mtholyoke
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
- 84% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley.
- Location
- South Hadley, Massachusetts
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- mtholyoke.edu
About Mount Holyoke College Women's Swimming and Diving
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Dave Allen, the Head Swimming & Diving Coach - Aquatics Director, leads the Mount Holyoke College Women's Swimming and Diving staff of 4 coaches, verified June 2026. Mount Holyoke College (MHC) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Swimming and Diving as a member of the New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Mount Holyoke College is a small private school in South Hadley, Massachusetts with 2,275 undergraduates, a 36% acceptance rate and an average net price of $35,782 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Mount Holyoke College Women's Swimming and Diving
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Dave Allen, the Head Swimming & Diving Coach - Aquatics Director and Bill Tyler, the Assistant Swimming Coach. Mount Holyoke College has 4 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 Dave can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Mount Holyoke College typically score 1380–1530 on the SAT and 32–35 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 Mount Holyoke College staff after a week, and again after your next meet with updated results.
Email Coach Dave Allen at Mount Holyoke College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach DaveHow swimming and diving recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Mount Holyoke College Women's Swimming and Diving FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Mount Holyoke College D3?
Yes. Mount Holyoke College competes in NCAA Division III Women's Swimming and Diving, in the New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference.
Is Mount Holyoke College public or private?
Mount Holyoke College is a private nonprofit school in South Hadley, Massachusetts.
What conference is Mount Holyoke College Women's Swimming and Diving in?
The New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference.
Does Mount Holyoke 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 Mount Holyoke College Women's Swimming and Diving have?
4 coaches, led by Dave Allen, the Head Swimming & Diving Coach - Aquatics Director.
Who is the head coach of Mount Holyoke College Women's Swimming and Diving?
Dave Allen is the Head Swimming & Diving Coach - Aquatics Director.
When can Mount Holyoke 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 Mount Holyoke 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 Mount Holyoke College cost?
In-state tuition is $66,780 and out-of-state tuition is $66,780 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $35,782.
What is the Mount Holyoke College acceptance rate?
36% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Mount Holyoke College?
Admitted students typically score 1380–1530 on the SAT and 32–35 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Mount Holyoke 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.





