NAIASUN
Moderately Competitive

Warner Softball

Warner University · Royals

SUN · Lake Wales, FL

Developing ProgramGrads earn $46K/yr

$28K

In-state tuition

Up to 10

Scholarships

equivalencies

35%

Graduation rate

Room & board: $11K

2023-2024 data via IPEDS

Warner softball at a glance

Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in NAIA.

Conference level
Division III / NAIA
Est. year, all in
$38,700Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
Debt as a share of year-10 pay
48%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
Total enrollment
891

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

Program Info

Division
NAIA
Conference
SUN
Location
Lake Wales, FL
Scholarships
Up to 10 equivalencies

What Warner Coaches Look For

Recruiting benchmarks for D3 programs. Min = on the radar, Competitive = solidly in the pool, Elite = stands out.

Pitching Velocity
53 mphMin
56 mphCompetitive
60 mphElite
Exit Velocity (Tee)
62 mphMin
65 mphCompetitive
70 mphElite
Home to 1st (RH)
3.3 secMin
3.1 secCompetitive
3 secElite
Overhand Throw (IF)
52 mphMin
56 mphCompetitive
60 mphElite
Pop Time (2B)
2.2 secMin
2.1 secCompetitive
1.95 secElite
GPA
2.5Min
2.8Competitive
3.3Elite

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Recruiting Timeline

NAIA contact rules for Warner. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.

Class of 2028 — currently a Junior

When Coaches Can Contact You

No contact restrictions — coaches can reach out at any time

Campus Visits

Campus visits available year-round

Offers & Commitments

NAIA softball can award up to 10 scholarships' worth of aid, split among any number of players. The NAIA has no association-wide letter of intent: the school's financial-aid agreement is the real commitment, so ask what it covers.

Key Dates

  • No contact restrictions apply
  • No NAIA-wide letter of intent — the school's financial-aid agreement is the commitment
  • Eligibility determined by the NAIA Eligibility Center
  • Freshman eligibility: a 2.3+ GPA, or two of three — 18 ACT / 970 SAT, 2.0+ GPA, top half of class

Updated for 2026-27 NCAA rules

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Coaching Staff

Meagan Smith

Head Coach

m•••@warner.edu

Christy Sprague

Assistant Softball Coach | Pitching Coach

c•••@warner.edu
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Warner softball roster outlook

Warner carries 21 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 5 seniors and graduate students leave after this season, the most at infielders (3).

Warner 2026-2027 roster by position: players leaving after this season and returning
PositionLeavingReturning
Pitchers03
Catchers11
Infielders36
Outfielders16

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 Warner.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get recruited by Warner University softball?

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

Does Warner University offer softball scholarships?

Warner University is a NAIA program. Up to 10 equivalencies.

Who is the head coach at Warner University?

The current head coach is Meagan Smith. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.

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Location

Recruiting Difficulty

Moderately Competitive

This program offers good opportunities for dedicated student-athletes. Travel ball experience and solid academics will strengthen your candidacy.

Graduate Outcomes

Median earnings (10yr)
$46,086/yr
Median earnings (6yr)
$39,589/yr
Median student debt
$22,250
Admission rate
43%

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
$19,748/yr
Students on Pell Grant
51%
SAT range (EBRW + Math)
790–1070
ACT range
14–20

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
NAIA
Conference
SUN
State
FL
Camps Listed
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