Amherst College Field Hockey
Amherst College (AC) · Amherst, Massachusetts · Private nonprofit university
Amherst College Field Hockey coaches
Coaches at Amherst College who recruit Women's Field Hockey, head coach first.
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The program
Where Amherst College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- New England Small College Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- athletics.amherst
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
- 94% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Amherst College in Amherst.
- Location
- Amherst, Massachusetts
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- amherst.edu
About Amherst College Field Hockey
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Carol Knerr, the Head Coach, leads the Amherst College Field Hockey staff of 3 coaches, verified June 2026. Amherst College (AC) competes in NCAA Division III Field Hockey as a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference. Amherst College is a small private school in Amherst, Massachusetts with 1,914 undergraduates, a 9% acceptance rate and an average net price of $17,965 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Amherst College Field Hockey
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Carol Knerr, the Head Coach and Kaeleigh Lord, the Assistant Coach. Amherst College has 3 coaches for Field Hockey, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, club team and stats like goals and assists 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 a highlight video with full-field clips, with the link near the top so Carol can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Amherst College typically score 1490–1580 on the SAT and 33–35 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 Amherst College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Amherst College Field Hockey FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Amherst College D3?
Yes. Amherst College competes in NCAA Division III Field Hockey, in the New England Small College Athletic Conference.
Is Amherst College public or private?
Amherst College is a private nonprofit school in Amherst, Massachusetts.
What conference is Amherst College Field Hockey in?
The New England Small College Athletic Conference.
Does Amherst College offer athletic scholarships for Field Hockey?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Amherst College Field Hockey have?
3 coaches, led by Carol Knerr, the Head Coach.
How much does Amherst College cost?
In-state tuition is $69,820 and out-of-state tuition is $69,820 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,965.
What is the Amherst College acceptance rate?
9% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Amherst College?
Admitted students typically score 1490–1580 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Amherst College Field Hockey coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.