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Harvard University Women's Rowing

Harvard University (Harvard) · Cambridge, Massachusetts · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate4%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate98%finish within six years
Undergraduates30,259Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty7 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Harvard University Women's Rowing coaches

Coaches at Harvard University who recruit Women's Rowing, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Harvard University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Ivy Group
Program level
Popular
Athletics site
gocrimson.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1510–1580
ACTMiddle 50%: 34–36

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Popular majors

African-American/Black StudiesAnthropology, GeneralApplied Mathematics, GeneralArt History, Criticism and ConservationAstronomy and Astrophysics, OtherBioengineering and Biomedical EngineeringCell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Test policy
Required
Student-to-faculty
7 : 1
Graduation rate
98% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$56,550
Campus

Where it is

Harvard University in Cambridge.

Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Eastern
Website
harvard.edu
Overview

About Harvard University Women's Rowing

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Claire Ochal, the Head Coach, leads the Harvard University Women's Rowing staff of 10 coaches, verified June 2026. Harvard University (Harvard) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Rowing as a member of the Ivy Group. Harvard University is a large private school in Cambridge, Massachusetts with 30,259 undergraduates, a 4% acceptance rate.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Harvard University Women's Rowing

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Claire Ochal, the Head Coach and John Lindberg, the Head Coach. Harvard University has 10 coaches for Women's Rowing, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. 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.
  3. Send your videoInclude a video of you rowing in a boat or on the erg, with the link near the top so Claire can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Harvard University typically score 1510–1580 on the SAT and 34–36 on the ACT, and testing is required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Harvard University staff after a week, and again after your next regatta with updated results.
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Questions

Harvard University Women's Rowing FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Harvard University D1?

Yes. Harvard University competes in NCAA Division I Women's Rowing, in the Ivy Group.

Is Harvard University public or private?

Harvard University is a private nonprofit school in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

What conference is Harvard University Women's Rowing in?

The Ivy Group.

Does Harvard University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Rowing?

No. Ivy League schools don't offer athletic scholarships. Financial aid is need-based.

How many coaches does Harvard University Women's Rowing have?

10 coaches, led by Claire Ochal, the Head Coach.

How much does Harvard University cost?

In-state tuition is $56,550 and out-of-state tuition is $56,550 a year.

What is the Harvard University acceptance rate?

4% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Harvard University?

Admitted students typically score 1510–1580 on the SAT and 34–36 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Harvard University Women's Rowing 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.

Coaching staff verified June 2026