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University at Buffalo Women's Softball

Welcome to the University at Buffalo women's softball recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Mid-American Conference from Buffalo, New York. Led by head coach Chelsea Plimpton, University at Buffalo pairs a 74% acceptance rate with a 75% graduation rate and a $20,529 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
23
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
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.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
35,427
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
74%
State
New York
City
Buffalo
Address
12 Capen Hall
Staff
Chelsea Plimpton
Head Coach

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 37% of games over the last five seasons.

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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 67% of D1 women's softball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
85%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
75%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$53,742
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$70,814
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 48% of D1 women's softball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$7,070
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$27,670
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$17,426
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$20,529
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$50
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 50% of D1 women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,089,539
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$210,574
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (716) 645-2000

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