D1SWAC
Competitive

Texas Southern Softball

Texas Southern University · Tigers

SWAC · Houston, TX

Solid ProgramGrads earn $39K/yr

$9K

In-state tuition

Out-of-state: $22K

Up to 25

Scholarships

allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)

20%

Graduation rate

Room & board: $11K

2023-2024 data via IPEDS

Texas Southern 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
$20,087
Est. out-of-state year, all in
$32,687Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
Debt as a share of year-10 pay
75%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
Total enrollment
8,469

Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.

Program Info

Division
D1
Conference
SWAC
Location
Houston, TX
Scholarships
Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)

What Texas Southern Coaches Look For

Recruiting benchmarks for D1 programs. Min = on the radar, Competitive = solidly in the pool, Elite = stands out.

Pitching Velocity
60 mphMin
63 mphCompetitive
67 mphElite
Exit Velocity (Tee)
67 mphMin
70 mphCompetitive
74 mphElite
Home to 1st (RH)
3.1 secMin
2.9 secCompetitive
2.8 secElite
Overhand Throw (IF)
61 mphMin
65 mphCompetitive
68 mphElite
Pop Time (2B)
2 secMin
1.9 secCompetitive
1.8 secElite
GPA
3.3Min
3.5Competitive
3.8Elite

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Recruiting Timeline

D1 contact rules for Texas Southern. 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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Coaching Staff

Raven Rodriguez

Head Coach

r•••@tsu.edu

Julia Bilbao

Assistant Coach

j•••@tsu.edu

Jasmin McCullum

Assistant Coach

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Texas Southern softball roster outlook

Texas Southern carries 27 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 4 seniors and graduate students leave after this season, the most at outfielders (2).

Texas Southern 2026-2027 roster by position: players leaving after this season and returning
PositionLeavingReturning
Pitchers13
Catchers02
Infielders17
Outfielders25
Utility06

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 Texas Southern.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get recruited by Texas Southern University softball?

Start by filling out the Texas Southern University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Texas Southern University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.

Does Texas Southern University offer softball scholarships?

Texas Southern 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 Texas Southern University?

The current head coach is Raven Rodriguez. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.

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Recruiting Difficulty

Competitive

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)
$38,924/yr
Median earnings (6yr)
$32,986/yr
Median student debt
$29,000
Admission rate
97%

Good 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
$16,590/yr
Students on Pell Grant
72%
SAT range (EBRW + Math)
800–1000
ACT range
15–19

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
SWAC
State
TX
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