North Carolina Softball
University of North Carolina · Tar Heels
ACC · Chapel Hill, NC
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$9K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $39K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
92%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $13K
NCAA Tournament 1 of last 5 years
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
North Carolina softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D1.
- Conference level
- Power Conference
- Est. in-state year, all in
- $22,005
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $52,346Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Total enrollment
- 32,234
Cost and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- ACC
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
Coaching Staff
Megan Smith Lyon
Head Coach
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Camps & Clinics
Lil Sis Program
- Date
- 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- 1st - 6th Grade as of Fall 2025
For younger players, roughly 8th grade and under — development, not recruiting.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Live Hitting and Development Series | Slapping
- Date
- 10/21/2026 - 11/04/2026
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- 8th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2026
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
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Live Hitting and Development Series | Hitting
- Date
- 10/21/2026 - 11/04/2026
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- 8th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2026
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.
Live Hitting and Development Series | Pitching
- Date
- 10/21/2026 - 11/04/2026
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- 8th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2026
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
- College camps at your target schools offer the best return on investment — coaches see you on their campus.
- Avoid expensive events that promise 'exposure' but have no confirmed college coaching attendance.
- Bring printed copies of your recruiting profile to hand to coaches after your session.
What North Carolina Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for North Carolina. 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 accountNorth Carolina softball roster outlook
North Carolina carries 26 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 9 seniors and graduate students leave after this season.
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 3 | 5 |
| Catchers | 1 | 1 |
| Infielders | 3 | 7 |
| Outfielders | 1 | 4 |
| Utility | 1 | 0 |
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 North Carolina softball?
Start by filling out the University of North Carolina recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where University of North Carolina coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does University of North Carolina offer softball scholarships?
University of North Carolina 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 North Carolina softball camps?
University of North Carolina has 4 camps listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at University of North Carolina?
The current head coach is Megan Smith Lyon. Check the school's athletic site for contact information.
Location
Recruiting Difficulty
This is an elite D1 program. Recruits typically have extensive travel ball experience, strong academics, and begin the recruiting process early.
Academic Profile
- Avg. net price
- $11,655/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 20%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 1390–1530
- ACT range
- 28–34
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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- Division
- D1
- Conference
- ACC
- State
- NC
- Camps Listed
- 4
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