Bethune-Cookman Softball
Bethune-Cookman University · Wildcats
SWAC · Daytona Beach, FL
$15K
In-state tuition
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
28%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $10K
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Bethune-Cookman softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D1.
- Conference level
- Low Major
- Est. year, all in
- $25,190Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 80%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 2,515
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- SWAC
- Location
- Daytona Beach, FL
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Bethune-Cookman. 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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Create your accountCoaching Staff
Laura Watten
Head Coach
w•••@cookman.eduJaimie Hoover
Assistant Coach
h•••@cookman.eduShaelynn Braxton
Assistant Coach
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Bethune-Cookman softball roster outlook
Bethune-Cookman carries 24 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 2 seniors and graduate students leave after this season.
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 0 | 6 |
| Catchers | 0 | 3 |
| Infielders | 1 | 5 |
| Outfielders | 1 | 8 |
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.
Camps & Clinics
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by Bethune-Cookman University softball?
Start by filling out the Bethune-Cookman University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Bethune-Cookman University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Bethune-Cookman University offer softball scholarships?
Bethune-Cookman University is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.
Who is the head coach at Bethune-Cookman University?
The current head coach is Laura Watten. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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Recruiting Difficulty
This is a competitive D1 program. Strong travel ball and academic credentials are expected. Start reaching out to coaches early.
Graduate Outcomes
- Median earnings (10yr)
- $38,518/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $28,282/yr
- Median student debt
- $31,000
- Admission rate
- 88%
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
- $12,030/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 78%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 830–990
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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