Tennessee Softball
University of Tennessee · Volunteers
SEC · Knoxville, TN
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$13K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $32K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
73%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $13K
WCWS 3 of last 5 years
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Tennessee softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D1.
- Conference level
- Power Conference
- In the job since
- 2018
- Est. in-state year, all in
- $25,984
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $44,474Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 48%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 36,304
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level and coaching data: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- SEC
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
Coaching Staff
Karen Weekly
Head Coach
Megan Rhodes Smith
Associate Head Coach
M•••@utk.eduEhren Earleywine
Associate Head Coach
e•••@utk.eduAubrey Leach-Gartner
Assistant Coach
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Camps & Clinics
Pitching Clinic
- Date
- 11/03/2026
- Cost
- $115.50
- Age Group
- All ages
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.
Lady Vol Fall Hitting and Pitching Clinic
- Date
- 11/08/2026
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- All ages
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.
Pitching Clinic
- Date
- 11/16/2026
- Cost
- $94.50
- Age Group
- All ages
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.
All Skills Camp
- Date
- 12/05/2026 - 12/06/2026
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- All ages
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.
Camp Tips for Recruits
- Your club coach is your best resource for identifying which events are worth your money and time.
- Contact the coaching staff BEFORE attending their camp to express your interest. They will watch more closely.
- Quality over quantity — 5 well-chosen events beats 15 random ones.
What Tennessee Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Tennessee. 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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Tennessee softball roster outlook
Tennessee carries 22 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 7 seniors and graduate students leave after this season, the most at outfielders (3).
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 2 | 4 |
| Catchers | 0 | 2 |
| Infielders | 2 | 5 |
| 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 Tennessee softball?
Start by filling out the University of Tennessee recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where University of Tennessee coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does University of Tennessee offer softball scholarships?
University of Tennessee 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 Tennessee softball camps?
University of Tennessee has 4 camps listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at University of Tennessee?
The current head coach is Karen Weekly. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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Location
Recruiting Difficulty
This is an elite D1 program. Recruits typically have extensive travel ball experience, strong academics, and begin the recruiting process early.
Graduate Outcomes
- Median earnings (10yr)
- $44,213/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $38,863/yr
- Median student debt
- $21,024
- Admission rate
- 88%
Average 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
- $18,976/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 19%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 1200–1370
- ACT range
- 25–31
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
- SEC
- State
- TN
- Camps Listed
- 4
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