Wayne State College Softball
Wildcats
NSIC · Wayne, NE
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$8K
In-state tuition
7.2
Scholarships
equivalencies (partial scholarships)
56%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $10K
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Wayne State softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D2.
- Conference level
- Division II
- Est. year, all in
- $17,594Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 40%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 4,807
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D2
- Conference
- NSIC
- Location
- Wayne, NE
- Scholarships
- 7.2 equivalencies
Coaching Staff
Christy Warnock
Head Coach
c•••@wsc.eduNoah Roberts
Assistant Softball Coach
n•••@wsc.eduKim Vidlak
Graduate Assistant Softball Coach
k•••@wsc.eduSomething wrong? Report a coaching change
Camps & Clinics
Fall Skills Academy | November 2nd - Hitting
- Date
- 11/02/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 7th Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Wayne, NE, Nov 2–Nov 3. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Fall Skills Academy | November 16th - Defense
- Date
- 11/16/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 7th Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Wayne, NE, Nov 16–Nov 17. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Fall Skills Academy | November 23rd - Pitching
- Date
- 11/23/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 7th Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Wayne, NE, Nov 23–Nov 24. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
JUCO Exposure Team Camp
- Date
- 01/17/2027
- Cost
- $0 - $300
- Age Group
- College Junior
Your travel team attends together — less individual evaluation than a prospect camp.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Wayne, NE, Jan 17–Jan 18. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Winter Skills Camp
- Date
- 01/31/2027
- Cost
- $100
- Age Group
- 7th Grade - College Senior
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Wayne, NE, Jan 31–Feb 1. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
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What Wayne State Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D2 contact rules for Wayne State. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.
Class of 2028 — currently a Junior
When Coaches Can Contact You
Any time — D2 softball coaches can call, text, email, and DM with no date restriction
Campus Visits
Unofficial visits anytime; in-person contact with coaches (on or off campus) and official visits start June 15 after sophomore year
Offers & Commitments
Verbal offers can happen anytime and are not binding. 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
- Any time — electronic contact allowed
- June 15 after sophomore year — in-person contact and official visits open
- Second Wednesday of November, senior year — signing opens (no spring period)
Updated for 2026-27 NCAA rules
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Wayne State softball roster outlook
Wayne State carries 22 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 9 seniors and graduate students leave after this season.
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 2 | 5 |
| Catchers | 2 | 4 |
| Infielders | 2 | 2 |
| Outfielders | 2 | 1 |
| Utility | 1 | 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 Wayne State College softball?
Start by filling out the Wayne State College recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Wayne State College coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Wayne State College offer softball scholarships?
Wayne State College is a D2 program. 7.2 equivalencies.
When are Wayne State College softball camps?
Wayne State College has 5 camps listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at Wayne State College?
The current head coach is Christy Warnock. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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Location
Recruiting Difficulty
This program offers good opportunities for dedicated student-athletes. Travel ball experience and solid academics will strengthen your candidacy.
Graduate Outcomes
- Median earnings (10yr)
- $47,075/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $40,857/yr
- Median student debt
- $19,000
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
- $15,360/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 26%
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
- D2
- Conference
- NSIC
- State
- NE
- Camps Listed
- 5
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