Columbia University Women's Track and Field
Columbia University (Columbia) · New York, New York · Private nonprofit university
Columbia University Women's Track and Field coaches
Coaches at Columbia University who recruit Women's Track and Field, head coach first.
The program
Where Columbia University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Ivy Group
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- gocolumbialions.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
- 6 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 96% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Columbia University in New York.
- Location
- New York, New York
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- columbia.edu
About Columbia University Women's Track and Field
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Kevin LaSure, the Associate Head Coach - Sprints & Relays, leads the Columbia University Women's Track and Field staff of 7 coaches, verified October 2026. Columbia University (Columbia) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Track and Field as a member of the Ivy Group. By event, Kevin LaSure coaches 100m Dash, 200m Dash and 400m Dash, Daniel Ireland coaches 800m Dash, 1600m Run and 3200m Run and David Lado coaches Long Jump, Triple Jump, 100m Hurdles, 110m Hurdles and more. Under NCAA rules, Division I coaches in most sports can start contacting recruits on June 15 after sophomore year, though some sports start later or earlier. Columbia University is a large private school in New York, New York with 35,173 undergraduates, a 4% acceptance rate and an average net price of $20,869 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Columbia University Women's Track and Field
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Kevin LaSure, the Associate Head Coach - Sprints & Relays and Daniel Ireland, the Director of Cross Country/Track & Field - Middle Distance & Distance. Columbia University has 7 coaches for Women's Track and Field, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your PRs in your events, with links to verified results in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude race or attempt video from recent meets, with the link near the top so Kevin can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Columbia University typically score 1510–1580 on the SAT and 34–35 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 Columbia University staff after a week, and again after your next meet with updated results.
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Email Coach KevinHow track and field recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Columbia University Women's Track and Field FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Columbia University D1?
Yes. Columbia University competes in NCAA Division I Women's Track and Field, in the Ivy Group.
Is Columbia University public or private?
Columbia University is a private nonprofit school in New York, New York.
What conference is Columbia University Women's Track and Field in?
The Ivy Group.
Does Columbia University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Track and Field?
No. Ivy League schools don't offer athletic scholarships. Financial aid is need-based.
How many coaches does Columbia University Women's Track and Field have?
7 coaches, led by Kevin LaSure, the Associate Head Coach - Sprints & Relays.
Who is the head coach of Columbia University Women's Track and Field?
Kevin LaSure is the Associate Head Coach - Sprints & Relays.
When can Columbia University Women's Track and Field coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division I coaches in most sports can start contacting recruits on June 15 after sophomore year, though some sports start later or earlier. 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 Columbia University Women's Track and Field?
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 Columbia University cost?
In-state tuition is $66,722 and out-of-state tuition is $66,722 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,869.
What is the Columbia University acceptance rate?
4% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Columbia University?
Admitted students typically score 1510–1580 on the SAT and 34–35 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Columbia University Women's Track and Field 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.
