D'Youville Softball
D'Youville University · Spartans
ECC · Buffalo, NY
$34K
In-state tuition
7.2
Scholarships
equivalencies (partial scholarships)
57%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $12K
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
D'Youville 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
- $45,360Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 37%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 2,544
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D2
- Conference
- ECC
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Scholarships
- 7.2 equivalencies
Coaching Staff
Shelly Hoerner
Head Coach
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Camps & Clinics
DYU Softball Prospect Camp
- Date
- 10/17/2026
- Cost
- $164.00
- Age Group
- 9th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2026
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
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- Register early — the best camps fill up months in advance.
What D'Youville Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D2 contact rules for D'Youville. 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by D'Youville University softball?
Start by filling out the D'Youville University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where D'Youville University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does D'Youville University offer softball scholarships?
D'Youville University is a D2 program. 7.2 equivalencies.
When are D'Youville University softball camps?
D'Youville University has 1 camp listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at D'Youville University?
The current head coach is Shelly Hoerner. Check the school's athletic site for contact information.
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)
- $66,942/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $63,804/yr
- Median student debt
- $25,000
- Admission rate
- 81%
Consider ROI — 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
- $20,433/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 39%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 995–1220
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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- Division
- D2
- Conference
- ECC
- State
- NY
- Camps Listed
- 1
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