Gardner-Webb Softball
Gardner-Webb University · Runnin' Bulldogs
Big South · Boiling Springs, NC
$33K
In-state tuition
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
62%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $11K
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Gardner-Webb 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. year, all in
- $44,220Tuition & 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
- 3,125
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Big South
- Location
- Boiling Springs, NC
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
Coaching Staff
Matt Burns
Head Coach
m•••@gardner-webb.eduJazmyne Armendariz
Assistant Coach
Ella Whitney
Assistant Coach
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Camps & Clinics
Hitting Clinic | October 24th
- Date
- 10/24/2026
- Cost
- $96.00
- Age Group
- 7th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2026
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Hitting, Pitching, Infield Clinics | December 4th
- Date
- 12/04/2026
- Cost
- $96.00
- Age Group
- 7th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2026
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Hitting Clinic | January 15th
- Date
- 01/15/2027
- Cost
- $96.00
- Age Group
- 7th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2026
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Hitting Clinic | January 22nd
- Date
- 01/22/2027
- Cost
- $96.00
- Age Group
- 7th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2026
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Elite Prospect Camp IV
- Date
- 12/05/2026
- Cost
- $202.00
- Age Group
- 7th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2026
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Winter Prospect Camp | January 16th
- Date
- 01/16/2027
- Cost
- $202.00
- Age Group
- 7th - College Senior Grade as of Fall 20
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Winter Prospect Camp | January 30th
- Date
- 01/30/2027
- Cost
- $202.00
- Age Group
- 7th - College Senior Grade as of Fall 20
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Team Camp I | October 31st
- Date
- 10/31/2026
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- 9th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2026
Your travel team attends together — less individual evaluation than a prospect camp.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Team Camp II | November 21st
- Date
- 11/21/2026
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- 9th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2026
Your travel team attends together — less individual evaluation than a prospect camp.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Team Camp III | December 13th
- Date
- 12/13/2026
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- 9th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2026
Your travel team attends together — less individual evaluation than a prospect camp.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Team Camp IV | January 9th
- Date
- 01/09/2027
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- 9th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2026
Your travel team attends together — less individual evaluation than a prospect camp.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Camp Tips for Recruits
- College camps at your target schools offer the best return on investment — coaches see you on their campus.
- Quality over quantity — 5 well-chosen events beats 15 random ones.
- After any camp, follow up with an email to every coach you interacted with within 48 hours.
What Gardner-Webb Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Gardner-Webb. 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 accountGardner-Webb softball roster outlook
Gardner-Webb carries 29 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 6 seniors and graduate students leave after this season.
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 1 | 6 |
| Catchers | 1 | 2 |
| Infielders | 2 | 8 |
| Outfielders | 2 | 4 |
| Utility | 0 | 3 |
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 Gardner-Webb University softball?
Start by filling out the Gardner-Webb University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Gardner-Webb University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Gardner-Webb University offer softball scholarships?
Gardner-Webb University is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.
When are Gardner-Webb University softball camps?
Gardner-Webb University has 11 camps listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at Gardner-Webb University?
The current head coach is Matt Burns. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
Follow Gardner-Webb Softball
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)
- $48,039/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $43,996/yr
- Median student debt
- $24,222
- Admission rate
- 77%
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
- $17,674/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 37%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 975–1198
- 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
- Big South
- State
- NC
- Camps Listed
- 11
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