Central Florida Softball
University of Central Florida · Knights
Big 12 · Orlando, FL
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$6K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $22K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
75%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $12K
NCAA Tournament 6 of last 5 years
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Central Florida 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
- 2013
- Est. in-state year, all in
- $18,438
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $34,537Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 31%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 69,233
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level and coaching data: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Big 12
- Location
- Orlando, FL
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
Coaching Staff
Cindy Ball-Malone
Head Coach
Noah Sanders
Assistant Coach
n•••@athletics.ucf.eduStacie Pestrak
Assistant Coach
s•••@athletics.ucf.eduJo Koons
Assistant Coach
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Camps & Clinics
University of Central Florida Softball Camps
- 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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- Budget $1,000-3,000 per year for camps and combines. Plan your calendar strategically.
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What Central Florida Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Central Florida. 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by University of Central Florida softball?
Start by filling out the University of Central Florida recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where University of Central Florida coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does University of Central Florida offer softball scholarships?
University of Central Florida 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 Central Florida softball camps?
University of Central Florida 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 University of Central Florida?
The current head coach is Cindy Ball-Malone. Check the school's athletic site for contact information.
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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)
- $58,308/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $47,137/yr
- Median student debt
- $18,190
- Admission rate
- 40%
Strong 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
- $10,411/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 32%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 1200–1350
- ACT range
- 25–29
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 12
- State
- FL
- Camps Listed
- 1
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