Bethel College Softball
Threshers
KCAC · North Newton, KS
$35K
In-state tuition
Up to 10
Scholarships
equivalencies
41%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $10K
Tuition and graduation rate: College Scorecard, released June 10, 2026. Room and board: IPEDS 2023-2024.
Bethel 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
- $45,344Tuition & 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
- 502
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard (released June 10, 2026). Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- NAIA
- Conference
- KCAC
- Location
- North Newton, KS
- Scholarships
- Up to 10 equivalencies
What Bethel Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
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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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David Middleton
Head Coach
d•••@bethelks.eduVerified against the school's athletics site
Stacy Middleton
Associate Head Coach
s•••@bethelks.eduAnthony Gonzalez
Assistant Coach
a•••@bethelks.eduJeremy Taylor-Sparks
Northwest Recruiting Coordinator
Jami Minnick
Pitching Coach
j•••@bethelks.eduMichael McKelpin
Assistant Coach
m•••@bethelks.eduRyan VanZant
Assistant Coach
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Tournament Attendance
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Attended in past seasons
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Bethel softball roster outlook
Bethel carries 24 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 2 seniors and graduate students leave after this season.
- Pitchers: 1 leaving, 8 returning.1 leaving
- Catchers: 0 leaving, 4 returning.0 leaving
- Infielders: 0 leaving, 7 returning.0 leaving
- Outfielders: 1 leaving, 3 returning.1 leaving
See as a table
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 1 | 8 |
| Catchers | 0 | 4 |
| Infielders | 0 | 7 |
| Outfielders | 1 | 3 |
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 Bethel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by Bethel College softball?
Start by filling out the Bethel College recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Bethel College coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Bethel College offer softball scholarships?
Bethel College is a NAIA program. Up to 10 equivalencies.
Who is the head coach at Bethel College?
The current head coach is David Middleton. 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)
- $49,898/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $40,808/yr
- Median student debt
- $24,000
- Admission rate
- 94%
Consider ROI — 10-year median earnings vs. four years of published tuition
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Academic Profile
- Avg. net price
- $32,917/yr
Avg. net price is the actual average cost after aid — not sticker tuition. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released June 10, 2026.
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- Division
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- Conference
- KCAC
- State
- KS
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