Valparaiso Softball
Valparaiso University · Beacons
Missouri Valley · Valparaiso, IN
$47K
In-state tuition
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
67%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $13K
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Valparaiso softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D1.
- Conference level
- High Major
- Est. year, all in
- $59,894Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 43%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 2,846
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Missouri Valley
- Location
- Valparaiso, IN
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
Coaching Staff
Mike Armitage
Head Coach
M•••@valpo.eduAddy Jarvis
Assistant Coach
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Camps & Clinics
Fall Prospect Camp
- Date
- 11/01/2026
- Cost
- $175 - $250
- Age Group
- 9th Grade - 11th Grade
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Valparaiso, IN, Nov 1–Nov 2. Check hotel prices →
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Camp Tips for Recruits
- After any camp, follow up with an email to every coach you interacted with within 48 hours.
- Contact the coaching staff BEFORE attending their camp to express your interest. They will watch more closely.
- Register early — the best camps fill up months in advance.
What Valparaiso Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Valparaiso. 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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Valparaiso carries 23 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 4 seniors and graduate students leave after this season, the most at infielders (3).
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 0 | 6 |
| Catchers | 1 | 4 |
| Infielders | 3 | 6 |
| Outfielders | 0 | 2 |
| 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 Valparaiso University softball?
Start by filling out the Valparaiso University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Valparaiso University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Valparaiso University offer softball scholarships?
Valparaiso University is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.
When are Valparaiso University softball camps?
Valparaiso University has 1 camp listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at Valparaiso University?
The current head coach is Mike Armitage. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
Follow Valparaiso Softball
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)
- $63,191/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $55,216/yr
- Median student debt
- $26,942
- Admission rate
- 89%
Consider ROI — 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
- $18,578/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 27%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 1060–1280
- ACT range
- 23–31
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
- Missouri Valley
- State
- IN
- Camps Listed
- 1
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