Arkansas Softball
University of Arkansas · Razorbacks
SEC · Fayetteville, AR
$10K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $29K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
70%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $13K
WCWS 1 of last 5 years
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Arkansas 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
- 2018
- Est. in-state year, all in
- $23,038
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $42,062Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Total enrollment
- 32,140
Cost and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024. Conference level and coaching data: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- SEC
- Location
- Fayetteville, AR
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Arkansas. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.
Class of 2028 — currently a Junior
When Coaches Can Contact You
September 1 of junior year — coaches can call, text, email, and DM on social media
Campus Visits
Official and unofficial visits with the coaching staff can begin September 1 of junior year (campus visits without recruiting contact are allowed anytime)
Offers & Commitments
Verbal offers can happen anytime (not binding). Written aid offers are signed during the early or regular signing period (the NLI was eliminated in October 2024).
Key Dates
- September 1, junior year — official contact begins
- September 1, junior year — official and unofficial visits can begin
- Early signing period (November) — written aid offer signing
- Regular signing period (April) — written aid offer signing
Updated for 2025-2026 NCAA rules
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Coaching Staff
Courtney Deifel
Head Coach
Matt Meuchel
Associate Head Coach
Justin Shults
Associate Head Coach
Parker Staggs
Assistant Coach
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Tournament Attendance
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Camps & Clinics
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by University of Arkansas softball?
Start by filling out the University of Arkansas recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where University of Arkansas coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does University of Arkansas offer softball scholarships?
University of Arkansas is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.
Who is the head coach at University of Arkansas?
The current head coach is Courtney Deifel. Check the school's athletic site for contact information.
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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
- $18,209/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 18%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 1030–1220
- ACT range
- 21–28
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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