Arkansas Softball
University of Arkansas · Razorbacks
SEC · Fayetteville, AR
$10K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $29K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
70%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $13K
WCWS 1 of last 5 years
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Arkansas softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D1.
- Conference level
- Power Conference
- In the job since
- 2018
- Est. in-state year, all in
- $23,038
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $42,062Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Total enrollment
- 32,140
Cost and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024. Conference level and coaching data: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- SEC
- Location
- Fayetteville, AR
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
Coaching Staff
Courtney Deifel
Head Coach
Matt Meuchel
Associate Head Coach
Justin Shults
Associate Head Coach
Parker Staggs
Assistant Coach
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Camps & Clinics
Winter Junior Razorbacks Camp
- Date
- January 16th, 2027
- Cost
- $131.00
- Age Group
- All ages
The listing doesn't say what kind of camp this is — check the registration page.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Winter Elite All-Skills Camp
- Date
- January 17th, 2027 - January 18th, 2027
- Cost
- $294.00
- Age Group
- High School
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
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Winter Elite Pitching & Catching Camp
- Date
- January 17th, 2027
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- High School
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Winter Elite Hitting Camp
- Date
- January 17th, 2027
- Cost
- $189.00
- Age Group
- High School
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
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- Bring printed copies of your recruiting profile to hand to coaches after your session.
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What Arkansas Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Arkansas. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.
Class of 2028 — currently a Junior
When Coaches Can Contact You
1 p.m. Central on September 1 of junior year — coaches can call, text, email, and DM on social media
Campus Visits
Official and unofficial visits are allowed from 1 p.m. Central on September 1 of junior year, but a dead period usually covers the first days of September (August 28–September 3 in 2026-27), so visits start once it ends. Walking a campus on your own is allowed anytime.
Offers & Commitments
No recruiting conversations, so no verbal offers, before 1 p.m. Central on September 1 of junior year; verbal offers are not binding. A school can't put an aid offer in writing until August 1 of senior year. Softball has one signing date (the second Wednesday of November of senior year) and no separate spring period; each school sets its own final deadline. (The written offer of athletics aid replaced the NLI in October 2024.)
Key Dates
- 1 p.m. Central, September 1 of junior year — calls, texts, emails and DMs open; visits follow after the early-September dead period
- August 1 of senior year — a school may put an aid offer in writing
- Second Wednesday of November, senior year — signing opens (no spring period)
Updated for 2026-27 NCAA rules
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by University of Arkansas softball?
Start by filling out the University of Arkansas recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where University of Arkansas coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does University of Arkansas offer softball scholarships?
University of Arkansas is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.
When are University of Arkansas softball camps?
University of Arkansas has 4 camps listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at University of Arkansas?
The current head coach is Courtney Deifel. Check the school's athletic site for contact information.
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Recruiting Difficulty
This is an elite D1 program. Recruits typically have extensive travel ball experience, strong academics, and begin the recruiting process early.
Academic Profile
- Avg. net price
- $18,209/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 18%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 1030–1220
- ACT range
- 21–28
Avg. net price is the actual average cost after aid — not sticker tuition. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Quick Facts
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- SEC
- State
- AR
- Camps Listed
- 4
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