Nova Southeastern vs Tampa: Softball Program Comparison
Two D2 programs in the SSC. Tampa runs $7,566 less per year.
Which one is right for you?
Neither school is better in the abstract — they are better for different athletes. These are the differences big enough to actually decide on.
Lean Nova Southeastern if…
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at Nova Southeastern against none listed at Tampa.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Nova Southeastern admits 73% of applicants.
Lean Tampa if…
- The number on the bill matters: Tampa lists $7,566 less per year in tuition and housing than Nova Southeastern, and neither charges by residency.
- Your transcript is a strength: Tampa admits 40% of applicants, so strong grades count for more here.
What it costs to go there
Published sticker price: tuition from the federal College Scorecard, room and board from IPEDS. Almost nobody pays it — athletic, academic and need-based aid all come off the top — but the gap between two schools is a fair read on the gap between two offers.
| Measure | Nova Southeastern | Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $38,700 | $34,408 — Tampa leads on this measure: lower published tuition |
| Room & board | $15,950 | $12,676 — Tampa leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $54,650 | $47,084 — Tampa leads on this measure: lower total cost per year |
What you leave with
Federal College Scorecard figures for all students at the institution, not softball players specifically. Read them as a signal about the degree, not about the program.
| Measure | Nova Southeastern | Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 64% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $59,209/yr | $59,436/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,250 | $24,211 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 41% | 41% |
Getting in, and what you'd walk into
Admissions and size. A coach can support your file, but at most schools they cannot admit you — the academic profile below is the bar you still have to clear.
| Measure | Nova Southeastern | Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 73% | 40% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 20,877 | 11,054 |
| Where it is | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Tampa, FL |
The softball program itself
Division and conference set the ceiling; the postseason record and staff tell you what the program has actually done with it.
| Measure | Nova Southeastern | Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Julie LeMaire | Leslie Kanter |
How you actually get in front of them
Camps and questionnaires are the two channels a recruit controls. Where a program runs its own camp, that camp is usually the shortest path to being evaluated by the staff that would recruit you.
| Measure | Nova Southeastern | Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 1 listed (1 with dates) | — |
| Recruiting questionnaire | — | Yes |
| Program on X / Instagram | Yes | — |
Scholarship money, honestly
Both programs sit at NCAA Division II, so the scholarship rules are identical: 7.2 (equivalency). Full athletic rides are rare at D2. With 7.2 equivalencies spread across a roster, nearly every scholarship is partial — but athletic aid stacks with academic and need-based aid.
What to do about it this week
Questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules, so you can submit one at any age. A program's own camp is where its staff does most of its evaluating — submit the questionnaire first so they know to look for you.
Nova Southeastern
Find the recruiting questionnaireWe do not hold a verified form link for this program — this opens a search.
Camps we track
- January Winter Prospect Skills Camp | January 10th01/10/2027 · 7th Grade - 12th Grade · $210
Tampa
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
None listed right now. Camp schedules go up through the winter — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
Nova Southeastern vs Tampa: common questions
- Is Nova Southeastern or Tampa cheaper?
- On published price, Tampa is cheaper — about $47,084 a year in tuition and housing, against $54,650 at Nova Southeastern. That is sticker price; athletic, academic and need-based aid all come off it, so ask both coaches what an actual offer would look like.
- Which school graduates more of its students, Nova Southeastern or Tampa?
- Tampa, at 64% against 63% at Nova Southeastern (College Scorecard). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Nova Southeastern and Tampa offer softball scholarships?
- Both play at NCAA Division II: 7.2 (equivalency). Full athletic rides are rare at D2. With 7.2 equivalencies spread across a roster, nearly every scholarship is partial — but athletic aid stacks with academic and need-based aid.
- Do Nova Southeastern and Tampa run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at Nova Southeastern and none currently listed at Tampa. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Nova Southeastern and Tampa?
- Tampa runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For Nova Southeastern, we do not hold a verified form link, so start from the program page and email the staff directly.
Tuition, graduation, earnings, debt and admission rates from the federal College Scorecard (U.S. Dept. of Education, released June 10, 2026). Room and board, enrollment, and graduation rates at two-year colleges from IPEDS (2023-2024). Postseason results from the NCAA Division I softball tournament records, 2021-2026. Rankings from NCAA.com and U.S. News & World Report. Figures describe the institution, not the softball roster.
We work hard to keep all data for Nova Southeastern and Tampa accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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