NAIACROSS
Moderately Competitive

Bethel University Softball

Pilots

CROSS · Mishawaka, IN

Developing ProgramGrads earn $49K/yr

$33K

In-state tuition

Up to 10

Scholarships

equivalencies

57%

Graduation rate

Room & board: $11K

2023-2024 data via IPEDS

Bethel softball at a glance

Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in NAIA.

Conference level
Division III / NAIA
Est. year, all in
$43,880Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
Debt as a share of year-10 pay
51%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
Total enrollment
1,222

Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.

Program Info

Division
NAIA
Conference
CROSS
Location
Mishawaka, IN
Scholarships
Up to 10 equivalencies

What Bethel Coaches Look For

Recruiting benchmarks for D3 programs. Min = on the radar, Competitive = solidly in the pool, Elite = stands out.

Pitching Velocity
53 mphMin
56 mphCompetitive
60 mphElite
Exit Velocity (Tee)
62 mphMin
65 mphCompetitive
70 mphElite
Home to 1st (RH)
3.3 secMin
3.1 secCompetitive
3 secElite
Overhand Throw (IF)
52 mphMin
56 mphCompetitive
60 mphElite
Pop Time (2B)
2.2 secMin
2.1 secCompetitive
1.95 secElite
GPA
2.5Min
2.8Competitive
3.3Elite

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Recruiting Timeline

NAIA contact rules for Bethel. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.

Class of 2028 — currently a Junior

When Coaches Can Contact You

No contact restrictions — coaches can reach out at any time

Campus Visits

Campus visits available year-round

Offers & Commitments

NAIA softball can award up to 10 scholarships' worth of aid, split among any number of players. The NAIA has no association-wide letter of intent: the school's financial-aid agreement is the real commitment, so ask what it covers.

Key Dates

  • No contact restrictions apply
  • No NAIA-wide letter of intent — the school's financial-aid agreement is the commitment
  • Eligibility determined by the NAIA Eligibility Center
  • Freshman eligibility: a 2.3+ GPA, or two of three — 18 ACT / 970 SAT, 2.0+ GPA, top half of class

Updated for 2026-27 NCAA rules

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Coaching Staff

Gessica Garber

Head Coach

g•••@betheluniversity.edu
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Camps & Clinics

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get recruited by Bethel University softball?

Start by filling out the Bethel University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Bethel University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.

Does Bethel University offer softball scholarships?

Bethel University is a NAIA program. Up to 10 equivalencies.

Who is the head coach at Bethel University?

The current head coach is Gessica Garber. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.

Location

Recruiting Difficulty

Moderately Competitive

This program offers good opportunities for dedicated student-athletes. Travel ball experience and solid academics will strengthen your candidacy.

Graduate Outcomes

Median earnings (10yr)
$48,860/yr
Median earnings (6yr)
$44,271/yr
Median student debt
$25,000
Admission rate
98%

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
$18,610/yr
Students on Pell Grant
34%
SAT range (EBRW + Math)
900–1150
ACT range
16–24

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
NAIA
Conference
CROSS
State
IN
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