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University of Dayton Women's Softball

The University of Dayton women's softball program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) as a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, based in Dayton, Ohio. The program is better funded than 90% of D1 women's softball programs, earning an A for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 94% of D1 women's softball programs, and the school is more affordable than 12% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
19
Division
NCAA/NAIA competitive tier for this program.
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Atlantic 10 Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
7,882
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
62%
State
Ohio
City
Dayton
Address
300 College Park
Staff
Cara Clark
Head Coach
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 90% of D1 women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$784,843
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$417,271
Head Coach Compensation
Total annual head coach compensation.
$178,791
Recruiting Expenses
Annual program spending on recruiting activities.
$30,036
Avg. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$26,334
A

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 94% of D1 women's softball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
89%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
80%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$62,477
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$75,537
D

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 12% of D1 women's softball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$47,600
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$47,600
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$15,640
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$31,236
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Free
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (937) 229-1000[email protected]

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