Best Women's Rowing Colleges 2026

Overview

Women's Rowing colleges

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.

Programs: 175
Coaches recruiting: 715

95Division I
23Division II
49Division III
5NAIA
1Junior college

The U.S. has 175 colleges with Women's Rowing programs. Of those, 95 compete in NCAA Division I, 23 in NCAA Division II, 49 in NCAA Division III, 5 in the NAIA and 1 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Alabama, Ohio State University and University of Michigan. 11 schools compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceLewis and Clark Community College · $2,781Average yearly cost after aid

Most selectiveColumbia University · 4%Acceptance rate

Largest campusUniversity of Central Florida · 69,713Undergraduate students

Questions

Questions about Women's Rowing colleges

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

How many colleges have Women's Rowing?

175 colleges have Women's Rowing programs: 95 Division I, 23 Division II, 49 Division III, 5 NAIA and 1 Junior college.

Which colleges have D1 Women's Rowing?

95 colleges compete in NCAA Division I Women's Rowing: Boston College, Boston University, Brown University, Bryant University, Bucknell University, California State University, Sacramento, Canisius University, Clemson University and 87 more.

Which colleges have D2 Women's Rowing?

23 colleges compete in NCAA Division II Women's Rowing: Assumption University, Barry University, California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California State University, Chico, California State University, Monterey Bay, Chowan University, Davenport University and 15 more.

Which colleges have D3 Women's Rowing?

49 colleges compete in NCAA Division III Women's Rowing: Adrian College, Bates College, Bowdoin College, Bryn Mawr College, Catholic University of America, Clark University, Colby College, Connecticut College and 41 more.

Which colleges have NAIA Women's Rowing?

5 colleges compete in NAIA Women's Rowing: California State University Maritime Academy, Oklahoma City University, Simpson University, Southeastern University and Xavier University of Louisiana.

Which colleges have JUCO Women's Rowing?

1 college competes in NJCAA junior college Women's Rowing: Lewis and Clark Community College.

What is the most affordable college with Women's Rowing?

Lewis and Clark Community College has the lowest average net price at $2,781 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Women's Rowing programs compete in?

The Atlantic Coast Conference has the most Women's Rowing programs.

How do I contact Women's Rowing coaches?

There are 715 coaches recruiting Women's Rowing. 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.

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