UC Santa Barbara Softball
Gauchos
Big West · Santa Barbara, CA
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$15K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $46K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
85%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $19K
NCAA Tournament 1 of last 5 years
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
UC Santa Barbara 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. in-state year, all in
- $33,649
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $64,426Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 19%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 26,068
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Big West
- Location
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
Coaching Staff
Jo Evans
Head Coach
j•••@athletics.ucsb.eduAmy Hayes
Assistant Coach
a•••@athletics.ucsb.eduRachel Huggins
Assistant Coach
r•••@athletics.ucsb.eduJoy Jackson
Assistant Coach
j•••@athletics.ucsb.eduSomething wrong? Report a coaching change
Camps & Clinics
UCSB Softball Camp
- Date
- Date TBD
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- All ages
The listing doesn't say what kind of camp this is — check the registration page.
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- After any camp, follow up with an email to every coach you interacted with within 48 hours.
- Register early — the best camps fill up months in advance.
What UC Santa Barbara Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for UC Santa Barbara. 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 accountUC Santa Barbara softball roster outlook
UC Santa Barbara carries 20 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 6 seniors and graduate students leave after this season, the most at infielders (3).
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 2 | 3 |
| Catchers | 0 | 1 |
| Infielders | 3 | 3 |
| Outfielders | 0 | 5 |
| Utility | 1 | 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by UC Santa Barbara softball?
Start by filling out the UC Santa Barbara recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where UC Santa Barbara coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does UC Santa Barbara offer softball scholarships?
UC Santa Barbara is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.
When are UC Santa Barbara softball camps?
UC Santa Barbara has 1 camp listed, but none with a confirmed date yet. Check the camps section above for costs and registration links.
Who is the head coach at UC Santa Barbara?
The current head coach is Jo Evans. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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)
- $74,915/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $56,852/yr
- Median student debt
- $13,993
- Admission rate
- 33%
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
- $16,109/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 28%
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 West
- State
- CA
- Camps Listed
- 1
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