Bethany Lutheran Softball
Bethany Lutheran College · Vikings
UMAC · Mankato, MN
$30K
In-state tuition
0
Scholarships
athletic — merit/need-based aid available
60%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $8K
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Bethany Lutheran softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D3.
- Conference level
- Division III / NAIA
- Est. year, all in
- $38,280Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 50%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 902
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D3
- Conference
- UMAC
- Location
- Mankato, MN
- Scholarships
- No athletic scholarships
Coaching Staff
Angela Dabu
Head Coach
a•••@blc.eduJohn Oothoudt
Assistant Coach
j•••@blc.eduMcKayla Armbruster
Assistant Coach
Amanda Dietz
Assistant Coach
Cortney Hokanson
Assistant Coach
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Camps & Clinics
Mini Vikings Camp
- Date
- 11/13/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- Kindergarten - 5th Grade
For younger players, roughly 8th grade and under — development, not recruiting.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Mankato, MN, Nov 13–Nov 14. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Advanced Pitching Camp
- Date
- 11/14/2026
- Cost
- $75
- Age Group
- 8th Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Mankato, MN, Nov 14–Nov 15. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Catching Camp
- Date
- 11/14/2026
- Cost
- $75
- Age Group
- 8th Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Mankato, MN, Nov 14–Nov 15. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Intermediate Pitching Camp
- Date
- 11/14/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 5th Grade - 7th Grade
For younger players, roughly 8th grade and under — development, not recruiting.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Mankato, MN, Nov 14–Nov 15. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Skills Camp
- Date
- 11/14/2026
- Cost
- $115
- Age Group
- 7th Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Mankato, MN, Nov 14–Nov 15. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
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What Bethany Lutheran Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D3 contact rules for Bethany Lutheran. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.
Class of 2028 — currently a Junior
When Coaches Can Contact You
No NCAA restrictions on calls, texts or email — coaches can reach out at any time; in-person contact off campus waits until after sophomore year
Campus Visits
Unofficial visits anytime; official (school-paid) visits from January 1 of junior year
Offers & Commitments
D3 does not offer athletic scholarships. Admissions decisions and financial aid packages serve as the commitment mechanism.
Key Dates
- Calls, texts and email: any time
- January 1 of junior year — official visits can begin
- Recruiting often extends through senior year
- Admissions deadlines are the key dates — vary by school
- Many D3 schools use early decision/early action admissions
Updated for 2026-27 NCAA rules
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Create your accountBethany Lutheran softball roster outlook
Bethany Lutheran carries 22 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 4 seniors and graduate students leave after this season, the most at infielders (2).
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 0 | 5 |
| Catchers | 1 | 2 |
| Infielders | 2 | 3 |
| Outfielders | 0 | 6 |
| Utility | 1 | 2 |
From the program's published 2026-2027 roster. “Leaving” counts seniors and graduate students; juniors who transfer or leave early are not included, and players with remaining eligibility can return.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by Bethany Lutheran College softball?
Start by filling out the Bethany Lutheran College recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Bethany Lutheran College coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Bethany Lutheran College offer softball scholarships?
Bethany Lutheran College is a D3 program. No athletic scholarships.
When are Bethany Lutheran College softball camps?
Bethany Lutheran College has 5 camps listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at Bethany Lutheran College?
The current head coach is Angela Dabu. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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Recruiting Difficulty
This program is accessible to motivated athletes. Focus on academics, demonstrate commitment through travel ball or high school ball, and reach out to coaches directly.
Graduate Outcomes
- Median earnings (10yr)
- $46,110/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $40,652/yr
- Median student debt
- $23,000
- Admission rate
- 39%
Consider ROI — 10-year median earnings vs. four years of published tuition
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; tuition from IPEDS.
Academic Profile
- Avg. net price
- $20,148/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 23%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 1040–1180
- ACT range
- 21–26
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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- Division
- D3
- Conference
- UMAC
- State
- MN
- Camps Listed
- 5
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