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University of Northern Colorado Women's Softball

Welcome to the University of Northern Colorado women's softball recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Big Sky Conference from Greeley, Colorado. Led by head coach Dedeann Pendleton-Helm, University of Northern Colorado pairs a 86% acceptance rate with a 51% graduation rate and a $19,376 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
26
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Big Sky Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
10,404
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
86%
State
Colorado
City
Greeley
Address
Carter Hall - Rm 4000
Staff
Dedeann Pendleton-Helm
Head Coach

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 47% of games over the last five seasons.

100%50%0%43%'21-2253%'22-2351%'23-2439%'24-2547%'25-26
D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 21% of D1 women's softball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
76%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
51%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$43,756
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$52,231
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 45% of D1 women's softball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$9,047
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$24,125
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$15,344
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$19,376
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$50
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 36% of D1 women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$873,353
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$194,376
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (970) 351-1890[email protected]

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