Amherst College Women's Rugby
Amherst College (AC) · Amherst, Massachusetts · Private nonprofit university
Amherst College Women's Rugby coaches
Coaches at Amherst College who recruit Women's Rugby, 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 Women's Rugby
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Busani Xaba, the Head Coach, leads the Amherst College Women's Rugby staff of 3 coaches. Amherst College (AC) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Rugby 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 Women's Rugby
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Busani Xaba, the Head Coach and Janna El Ashmawy, the Assistant Coach. Amherst College has 3 coaches for Women's Rugby, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, and team level 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 full-match clips and a highlight video, with the link near the top so Busani 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 match with updated results.
Amherst College Women's Rugby 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 Women's Rugby, 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 Women's Rugby in?
The New England Small College Athletic Conference.
Does Amherst College offer athletic scholarships for Women's Rugby?
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 Women's Rugby have?
3 coaches, led by Busani Xaba, 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 Women's Rugby coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.