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Davenport University Women's Rowing

Davenport University (DU) · Grand Rapids, Michigan · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate98%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate57%finish within six years
Undergraduates4,815Medium (2,000-10,000)
Student-to-faculty18 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Davenport University Women's Rowing coaches

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

Athletics

The program

Where Davenport University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division II
Conference
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
dupanthers.com
Academics

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

AccountingAuditingBiology/Biotechnology Technology/TechnicianBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and Operations, OtherBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCommunity Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
18 : 1
Graduation rate
57% in six years
Costs

What it costs

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

TuitionOne rate for all students$23,376
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$19,799
Campus

Where it is

Davenport University in Grand Rapids.

Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Eastern
Website
davenport.edu
Overview

About Davenport University Women's Rowing

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Connor Birchmeier, the Head Coach, leads the Davenport University Women's Rowing staff of 3 coaches, verified June 2026. Davenport University (DU) competes in NCAA Division II Women's Rowing as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Davenport University is a private school in Grand Rapids, Michigan with 4,815 undergraduates, a 98% acceptance rate and an average net price of $19,799 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Davenport University Women's Rowing

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

  1. Find the right coachEmail Connor Birchmeier, the Head Coach and Maddy Haberling, the Assistant Coach. Davenport University has 3 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 II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
  3. Send your videoInclude a video of you rowing in a boat or on the erg, with the link near the top so Connor can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Davenport University staff after a week, and again after your next regatta with updated results.
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Questions

Davenport University Women's Rowing FAQ

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

Is Davenport University D2?

Yes. Davenport University competes in NCAA Division II Women's Rowing, in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Is Davenport University public or private?

Davenport University is a private nonprofit school in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

What conference is Davenport University Women's Rowing in?

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

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

Davenport University competes in NCAA Division II, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

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

3 coaches, led by Connor Birchmeier, the Head Coach.

How much does Davenport University cost?

In-state tuition is $23,376 and out-of-state tuition is $23,376 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,799.

What is the Davenport University acceptance rate?

98% of applicants are admitted.

How do I contact the Davenport 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