Fairfield University Women's Rowing
Fairfield University (Fairfield) · Fairfield, Connecticut · Private nonprofit university
Fairfield University Women's Rowing coaches
Coaches at Fairfield University who recruit Women's Rowing, head coach first.
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The program
Where Fairfield University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- fairfieldstags.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
- 12 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 84% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Fairfield University in Fairfield.
- Location
- Fairfield, Connecticut
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- fairfield.edu
About Fairfield University Women's Rowing
How the program competes and what the school is like.
David Patterson, the Director of Rowing - Head Women's Rowing Coach, leads the Fairfield University Women's Rowing staff of 2 coaches, verified June 2026. Fairfield University (Fairfield) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Rowing as a member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Fairfield University is a private school in Fairfield, Connecticut with 6,864 undergraduates, a 33% acceptance rate.
How to get recruited by Fairfield University Women's Rowing
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail David Patterson, the Director of Rowing - Head Women's Rowing Coach and Scott Branscomb, the Assistant Women's Rowing Coach. Fairfield University has 2 coaches for Women's Rowing, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your 2K erg time, height and weight, and side 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 a video of you rowing in a boat or on the erg, with the link near the top so David can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Fairfield University typically score 1260–1390 on the SAT and 29–32 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 Fairfield University staff after a week, and again after your next regatta with updated results.
Fairfield University Women's Rowing FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Fairfield University D1?
Yes. Fairfield University competes in NCAA Division I Women's Rowing, in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
Is Fairfield University public or private?
Fairfield University is a private nonprofit school in Fairfield, Connecticut.
What conference is Fairfield University Women's Rowing in?
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
Does Fairfield University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Rowing?
Fairfield University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Fairfield University Women's Rowing have?
2 coaches, led by David Patterson, the Director of Rowing - Head Women's Rowing Coach.
How much does Fairfield University cost?
In-state tuition is $57,450 and out-of-state tuition is $57,450 a year.
What is the Fairfield University acceptance rate?
33% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Fairfield University?
Admitted students typically score 1260–1390 on the SAT and 29–32 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Fairfield University Women's Rowing coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.