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University of Akron Main Campus Women's Softball

The University of Akron Main Campus women's softball program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) as a member of the Mid-American Conference, based in Akron, Ohio. The program is better funded than 85% of D1 women's softball programs, earning a B for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 50% of D1 women's softball programs, and the school is more affordable than 68% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
23
Division
NCAA/NAIA competitive tier for this program.
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Mid-American Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
8,374
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
71%
State
Ohio
City
Akron
Address
302 Buchtel Common
Staff
Craig Nicholson
Head Coach
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 85% of D1 women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$727,294
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$150,389
Head Coach Compensation
Total annual head coach compensation.
$132,462
Recruiting Expenses
Annual program spending on recruiting activities.
$29,680
Avg. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$15,762
C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 50% of D1 women's softball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
73%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
50%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$42,269
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$46,600
B

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 68% of D1 women's softball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$10,399
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$14,839
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,070
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$14,981
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$50
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (330) 972-7111

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