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Bethel University Women's Softball

The Bethel University women's softball program competes in NCAA Division III (D3) as a member of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The program is better funded than 21% of D3 women's softball programs, earning a D for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 90% of D3 women's softball programs, and the school is more affordable than 8% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
22
Division
NCAA/NAIA competitive tier for this program.
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
1,741
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
91%
State
Minnesota
City
Saint Paul
Address
3900 Bethel Dr
Staff
Roman Foore
Softball Associate Head Coach
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Dale Stapf
Softball Assistant Coach
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John Jensen
Softball Assistant Coach
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Maddie Bomsta
Softball Assistant Coach
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Kimberly VanSomeren
Head Athletic Trainer For Women's Basketball, Softball, and Women's Golf; Assistant Athletic Trainer For Football
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Penny Foore
Head Softball Coach // Assistant Athletic Director
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D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 21% of D3 women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$165,564
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$61,921
Head Coach Compensation
Total annual head coach compensation.
$29,389
Recruiting Expenses
Annual program spending on recruiting activities.
$626
Avg. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
Not reported
A

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 90% of D3 women's softball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
87%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
73%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$55,145
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$63,764
F

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 8% of D3 women's softball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$42,760
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$42,760
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,090
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$28,439
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Free
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