Prairie View A&M Softball
Prairie View A&M University · Panthers
SWAC · Prairie View, TX
$11K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $27K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
43%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $10K
NCAA Tournament 2 of last 5 years
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Prairie View A&M 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. in-state year, all in
- $21,616
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $37,191Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Total enrollment
- 9,517
Cost and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- SWAC
- Location
- Prairie View, TX
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Prairie View A&M. 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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Vernon Bland
Head Coach
v•••@pvamu.eduJoseph Lane
Assistant Coach
j•••@pvamu.eduAmbria Dorsey
Assistant Softball Coach
a•••@pvamu.eduKylar Ward-Flowers
Graduate Assistant Softball Coach
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Tournament Attendance
ExclusiveAttended in past seasons
Events already played where the organizer listed Prairie View A&M as attending. A guide to where this program tends to recruit — not a commitment to this year's schedule.
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Prairie View A&M softball roster outlook
Prairie View A&M carries 25 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 7 seniors and graduate students leave after this season.
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 1 | 5 |
| Catchers | 0 | 2 |
| Infielders | 2 | 7 |
| Outfielders | 2 | 2 |
| Utility | 2 | 2 |
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
Camp dates not yet available for Prairie View A&M.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by Prairie View A&M University softball?
Start by filling out the Prairie View A&M University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Prairie View A&M University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Prairie View A&M University offer softball scholarships?
Prairie View A&M 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 Prairie View A&M University?
The current head coach is Vernon Bland. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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Academic Profile
- Avg. net price
- $13,570/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 66%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 860–1080
- ACT range
- 16–21
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
- SWAC
- State
- TX
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