Bard College Women's Swimming and Diving
Bard College (Bard) · Annandale-On-Hudson, New York · Private nonprofit university
Bard College Women's Swimming and Diving coaches
Coaches at Bard College who recruit Women's Swimming and Diving, head coach first.
The program
Where Bard College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- bardathletics.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
- 9 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 68% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Bard College in Annandale-On-Hudson.
- Location
- Annandale-On-Hudson, New York
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- bard.edu
About Bard College Women's Swimming and Diving
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Paul Druchniak is the Aquatics Director and Head Coach for Bard College Women's Swimming and Diving, verified October 2026. Bard College (Bard) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Swimming and Diving as a member of the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Bard College is a small private school in Annandale-On-Hudson, New York with 2,911 undergraduates, a 52% acceptance rate and an average net price of $25,218 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Bard College Women's Swimming and Diving
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Paul Druchniak, the Aquatics Director and Head Coach. Bard College has 1 coach 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 Paul can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Bard College typically score 1270–1450 on the SAT and 28–32 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 Bard College staff after a week, and again after your next meet with updated results.
Email Coach Paul Druchniak at Bard College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach PaulHow swimming and diving recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Bard College Women's Swimming and Diving FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Bard College D3?
Yes. Bard College competes in NCAA Division III Women's Swimming and Diving, in the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association.
Is Bard College public or private?
Bard College is a private nonprofit school in Annandale-On-Hudson, New York.
What conference is Bard College Women's Swimming and Diving in?
The Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association.
Does Bard 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 Bard College Women's Swimming and Diving have?
1 coach, led by Paul Druchniak, the Aquatics Director and Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Bard College Women's Swimming and Diving?
Paul Druchniak is the Aquatics Director and Head Coach.
When can Bard 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 Bard 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 Bard College cost?
In-state tuition is $65,614 and out-of-state tuition is $65,614 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,218.
What is the Bard College acceptance rate?
52% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Bard College?
Admitted students typically score 1270–1450 on the SAT and 28–32 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Bard 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.
