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Belmont University Women's Softball

Welcome to the Belmont University women's softball recruiting profile. Belmont competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Missouri Valley Conference from Nashville, Tennessee. Led by head coach Laura Matthews, Belmont University pairs a 95% acceptance rate with a 70% graduation rate and a $38,578 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
22
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Missouri Valley 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.
9,421
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
95%
State
Tennessee
City
Nashville
Address
1900 Belmont Blvd

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 66% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Laura Matthews
Head Coach
(615) 460-5624·View profile
Emlyn Knerem
Assistant Coach
(615) 460-8080·View profile
Erin Kuba
Assistant Coach
(615) 460-8033·View profile
Faith Canfield
Softball Assistant Coach
View profile
D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 26% of D1 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.
70%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$42,770
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$55,930
F

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 9% of D1 women's softball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$40,560
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$40,560
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$15,010
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$38,578
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$50
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 63% of D1 women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,325,461
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$221,335
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (615) 460-6000

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