Central Arkansas Softball
University of Central Arkansas · Bears
UAC · Conway, AR
$10K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $17K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
53%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $9K
NCAA Tournament 1 of last 5 years
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Central Arkansas softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D1.
- Conference level
- Mid-Major
- Est. in-state year, all in
- $18,780
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $25,920Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 44%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 9,790
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- UAC
- Location
- Conway, AR
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
Coaching Staff
Kayla Lucas
Head Coach
k•••@uca.eduTrinity Schlotterbeck
Assistant Softball Coach
Aaron Jackson
Assistant Softball Coach
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Camps & Clinics
Team Camp
- Date
- 10/25/2026
- Cost
- $0 - $1,000
- Age Group
- 7th Grade - 12th Grade
Your travel team attends together — less individual evaluation than a prospect camp.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Conway, AR, Oct 25–Oct 26. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Team Camp
- Date
- 11/01/2026
- Cost
- $0 - $1,000
- Age Group
- 7th Grade - 12th Grade
Your travel team attends together — less individual evaluation than a prospect camp.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Conway, AR, Nov 1–Nov 2. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Prospect Camp
- Date
- 12/06/2026
- Cost
- $180
- Age Group
- 7th Grade - 12th Grade
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Conway, AR, Dec 6–Dec 7. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Camp Tips for Recruits
- Your club coach is your best resource for identifying which events are worth your money and time.
- Avoid expensive events that promise 'exposure' but have no confirmed college coaching attendance.
- College camps at your target schools offer the best return on investment — coaches see you on their campus.
What Central Arkansas Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Central 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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Central Arkansas softball roster outlook
Central Arkansas carries 25 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 4 seniors and graduate students leave after this season, the most at outfielders (3).
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 0 | 6 |
| Catchers | 0 | 2 |
| Infielders | 1 | 9 |
| Outfielders | 3 | 3 |
| Utility | 0 | 1 |
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 University of Central Arkansas softball?
Start by filling out the University of Central Arkansas recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where University of Central Arkansas coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does University of Central Arkansas offer softball scholarships?
University of Central 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 Central Arkansas softball camps?
University of Central Arkansas has 3 camps listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at University of Central Arkansas?
The current head coach is Kayla Lucas. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
Location
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)
- $45,938/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $36,670/yr
- Median student debt
- $20,346
- Admission rate
- 89%
Good Value — 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
- $16,511/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 38%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 910–1170
- ACT range
- 19–25
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
- UAC
- State
- AR
- Camps Listed
- 3
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