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Mission University Women's Softball

The Mission University women's softball program competes in NAIA as a member of the American Midwest Conference, based in Springfield, Missouri. The program is better funded than 6% of NAIA women's softball programs, earning a F for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 11% of NAIA women's softball programs, and the school is more affordable than 42% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
19
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
NAIA
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
American Midwest 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.
421
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
100% (Open Admission)
State
Missouri
City
Springfield
Address
628 E Kearney
Staff
Dana Meinders
Head Women's Softball Coach
(417) 893-8749·View profile
Jocelyn Cunningham
Assistant Softball Coach
(918) 841-2037·View profile
D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 11% of NAIA women's softball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
59%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
44%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$30,600
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$38,641
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 42% of NAIA women's softball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$15,750
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$15,750
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$8,800
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$23,118
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
F

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 6% of NAIA women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$150,592
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$29,793
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