Simpson Softball
Simpson University · Red Hawks
CCC · Redding, CA
$39K
In-state tuition
Up to 10
Scholarships
equivalencies
42%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $12K
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Simpson 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
- $50,422Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 35%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 907
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- NAIA
- Conference
- CCC
- Location
- Redding, CA
- Scholarships
- Up to 10 equivalencies
What Simpson Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
NAIA contact rules for Simpson. 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 accountCoaching Staff
Wayne Stower
Head Coach
w•••@simpsonu.eduTayler Shaw
Assistant Director of Athletics Assistant Softball Coach
Jaxon Hotta
Assistant Coach
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Camps & Clinics
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by Simpson University softball?
Start by filling out the Simpson University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Simpson University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Simpson University offer softball scholarships?
Simpson University is a NAIA program. Up to 10 equivalencies.
Who is the head coach at Simpson University?
The current head coach is Wayne Stower. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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)
- $54,340/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $51,256/yr
- Median student debt
- $18,750
- Admission rate
- 86%
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
- $27,817/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 44%
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
- NAIA
- Conference
- CCC
- State
- CA
- Camps Listed
- Coming soon
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