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Bethel University Women's Softball

Welcome to the Bethel University women's softball recruiting profile. Bethel competes in NAIA in the Crossroads League from Mishawaka, Indiana. Led by head coach Natalie Newell, Bethel University pairs a 98% acceptance rate with a 52% graduation rate and a $19,494 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
21
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
NAIA
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Crossroads League
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
1,392
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
98%
State
Indiana
City
Mishawaka
Address
1001 Bethel Circle
Staff
Natalie Newell
Softball Head Coach
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Haley Fair
Softball Assistant Coach
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 52% of NAIA women's softball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
72%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
52%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$44,271
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$48,860
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 54% of NAIA women's softball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$34,000
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$34,000
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,140
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$19,494
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 11% of NAIA women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$241,081
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$31,934
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