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Best Women's Swimming and Diving colleges in Virginia

Explore colleges in Virginia recruiting Women's Swimming and Diving athletes, most popular programs first. Open any school to see its division, costs and coaches, or let our swimming and diving recruiting platform email every coach for you.

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Overview

Women's Swimming and Diving colleges in Virginia

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Coaches verified November 2026.

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22
Coaches recruiting
54
  • 9Division I
  • 13Division III

Virginia has 22 colleges with Women's Swimming and Diving programs. Of those, 9 compete in NCAA Division I and 13 in NCAA Division III. The most popular programs are University of Virginia, Virginia Tech and Liberty University. Their head coaches are Todd DeSorbo at University of Virginia, Ryan Hawkins at Virginia Tech and Jake Shellenberger at Liberty University. 10 schools compete in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceOld Dominion University · $16,419Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveWashington & Lee University · 14%Acceptance rateLargest campusLiberty University · 104,327Undergraduate students
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Every Women's Swimming and Diving program in Virginia

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Division I · 9

University of Virginia logoUniversity of VirginiaCharlottesville · Atlantic Coast · Coach Todd DeSorboVirginia Tech logoVirginia TechBlacksburg · Atlantic Coast · Coach Ryan HawkinsLiberty University logoLiberty UniversityLynchburg · Conference USA · Coach Jake ShellenbergerJames Madison University logoJames Madison UniversityHarrisonburg · Sun Belt · Coach Dane Pedersen

Division III · 13

Bridgewater College logoBridgewater CollegeBridgewater · Old Dominion Athletic · Coach Ethan ColemanUniversity of Mary Washington logoUniversity of Mary WashingtonFredericksburg · Coast-To-Coast AthleticVirginia Wesleyan University logoVirginia Wesleyan UniversityVirginia Beach · Old Dominion AthleticHampden Sydney College logoHampden Sydney CollegeHampden-Sydney · Old Dominion Athletic · Coach Courtney Faller
Questions

Questions about Women's Swimming and Diving colleges in Virginia

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges in Virginia have Women's Swimming and Diving?

22 colleges in Virginia have Women's Swimming and Diving programs: 9 Division I and 13 Division III.

Which colleges in Virginia have D1 Women's Swimming and Diving?

9 colleges in Virginia compete in NCAA Division I Women's Swimming and Diving: George Mason University, James Madison University, Liberty University, Old Dominion University, University of Richmond, University of Virginia, Virginia Military Institute, Virginia Tech and 1 more.

Which colleges in Virginia have D3 Women's Swimming and Diving?

13 colleges in Virginia compete in NCAA Division III Women's Swimming and Diving: Bridgewater College, Hampden Sydney College, Hollins University, Marymount University, Randolph College, Randolph-Macon College, Roanoke College, Southern Virginia University and 5 more.

What is the most affordable college in Virginia with Women's Swimming and Diving?

Old Dominion University has the lowest average net price at $16,419 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Women's Swimming and Diving programs in Virginia compete in?

The Old Dominion Athletic Conference has the most Women's Swimming and Diving programs in Virginia.

Who are the Women's Swimming and Diving head coaches in Virginia?

Todd DeSorbo (University of Virginia), Ryan Hawkins (Virginia Tech), Jake Shellenberger (Liberty University), Dane Pedersen (James Madison University), Jess Livsey (Old Dominion University), Matt Barany (University of Richmond), Nate Kellogg (William & Mary) and Adam Zaczkowski (Virginia Military Institute).

How do I contact Women's Swimming and Diving coaches in Virginia?

There are 54 coaches recruiting Women's Swimming and Diving in Virginia. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

By division

Women's Swimming and Diving colleges by division in Virginia

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.

D1 Women's Swimming and Diving colleges in Virginia

9 schools in Virginia compete in NCAA Division I.

D3 Women's Swimming and Diving colleges in Virginia

13 schools in Virginia compete in NCAA Division III. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 13 D3 Women's Swimming and Diving colleges in Virginia