Defiance Softball
Defiance College · Yellow Jackets
WHAC · Defiance, OH
$39K
In-state tuition
Up to 10
Scholarships
equivalencies
37%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $12K
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Defiance 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
- $50,916Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 54%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 511
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- NAIA
- Conference
- WHAC
- Location
- Defiance, OH
- Scholarships
- Up to 10 equivalencies
Coaching Staff
Jordan Osborne
Head Coach
Kalin Hubble
Assistant Coach
Laney Grimwood
Assistant Coach
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Camps & Clinics
Mini-Skills Series | November 1st
- Date
- 11/01/2026
- Cost
- $40
- Age Group
- Kindergarten - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Defiance, OH, Nov 1–Nov 2. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Mini-Skills Series | November 8th
- Date
- 11/08/2026
- Cost
- $40
- Age Group
- Kindergarten - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Defiance, OH, Nov 8–Nov 9. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Prospect Camp
- Date
- 11/15/2026
- Cost
- $35 - $90
- Age Group
- 9th 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 Defiance, OH, Nov 15–Nov 16. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Mini-Skills Series | November 22nd
- Date
- 11/22/2026
- Cost
- $40
- Age Group
- Kindergarten - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Defiance, OH, Nov 22–Nov 23. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Mini-Skills Series | November 29th
- Date
- 11/29/2026
- Cost
- $40
- Age Group
- Kindergarten - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Defiance, OH, Nov 29–Nov 30. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Camp Tips for Recruits
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- Before paying for any event, ask: which specific coaches will be there? Get confirmation.
- Quality over quantity — 5 well-chosen events beats 15 random ones.
What Defiance Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
NAIA contact rules for Defiance. 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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Create your accountFrequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by Defiance College softball?
Start by filling out the Defiance College recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Defiance College coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Defiance College offer softball scholarships?
Defiance College is a NAIA program. Up to 10 equivalencies.
When are Defiance College softball camps?
Defiance College has 5 camps listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at Defiance College?
The current head coach is Jordan Osborne. Check the school's athletic site for contact information.
Location
Recruiting Difficulty
This program offers good opportunities for dedicated student-athletes. Travel ball experience and solid academics will strengthen your candidacy.
Graduate Outcomes
- Median earnings (10yr)
- $49,351/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $39,303/yr
- Median student debt
- $26,813
- Admission rate
- 48%
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
- $26,337/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 50%
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
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- Conference
- WHAC
- State
- OH
- Camps Listed
- 5
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