Delta State Softball
Delta State University · Statesmen
GSC · Cleveland, MS
$9K
In-state tuition
7.2
Scholarships
equivalencies (partial scholarships)
47%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $8K
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Delta 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
- $17,032Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 49%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 2,716
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D2
- Conference
- GSC
- Location
- Cleveland, MS
- Scholarships
- 7.2 equivalencies
What Delta State Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D2 contact rules for Delta 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; coaches can arrange visits and off-campus meetings starting June 15 after sophomore year
Offers & Commitments
Verbal offers can happen anytime. Written aid offers are signed during the signing periods (the NLI was eliminated in October 2024).
Key Dates
- Any time — electronic contact allowed
- June 15 after sophomore year — coaches can arrange visits and meet off campus
- 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
Chad Cribbs
Head Coach
Keelee Butler
Assistant Coach
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Tournament Attendance
ExclusiveAttended in past seasons
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Delta State softball roster outlook
Delta State carries 21 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 4 seniors and graduate students leave after this season, the most at outfielders (2).
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 0 | 2 |
| Catchers | 0 | 2 |
| Infielders | 1 | 5 |
| Outfielders | 2 | 2 |
| Utility | 1 | 6 |
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 Delta State.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by Delta State University softball?
Start by filling out the Delta State University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Delta State University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Delta State University offer softball scholarships?
Delta State University is a D2 program. 7.2 equivalencies.
Who is the head coach at Delta State University?
The current head coach is Chad Cribbs. Check the school's athletic site for contact information.
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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)
- $41,991/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $36,265/yr
- Median student debt
- $20,390
- Admission rate
- 100%
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
- $13,540/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 42%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 925–1210
- ACT range
- 17–23
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
- GSC
- State
- MS
- Camps Listed
- Coming soon
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