Kentucky Softball
University of Kentucky · Wildcats
SEC · Lexington, KY
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$14K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $34K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
71%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $15K
NCAA Tournament 5 of last 5 years
Tuition and graduation rate: College Scorecard, released June 10, 2026. Room and board: IPEDS 2023-2024.
Kentucky 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
- 2008
- Est. in-state year, all in
- $28,744
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $49,382Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 38%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 32,703
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard (released June 10, 2026). Conference level and coaching data: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- SEC
- Location
- Lexington, KY
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
What Kentucky Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Kentucky. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.
Class of 2028 — currently a Junior
When Coaches Can Contact You
1 p.m. Central on September 1 of junior year — coaches can call, text, email, and DM on social media
Campus Visits
Official and unofficial visits are allowed from 1 p.m. Central on September 1 of junior year, but a dead period usually covers the first days of September (August 28–September 3 in 2026-27), so visits start once it ends. Walking a campus on your own is allowed anytime.
Offers & Commitments
No recruiting conversations, so no verbal offers, before 1 p.m. Central on September 1 of junior year; verbal offers are not binding. A school can't put an aid offer in writing until August 1 of senior year. Softball has one signing date (the second Wednesday of November of senior year) and no separate spring period; each school sets its own final deadline. (The written offer of athletics aid replaced the NLI in October 2024.)
Key Dates
- 1 p.m. Central, September 1 of junior year — calls, texts, emails and DMs open; visits follow after the early-September dead period
- August 1 of senior year — a school may put an aid offer in writing
- Second Wednesday of November, senior year — signing opens (no spring period)
Updated for 2026-27 NCAA rules
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Rachel Lawson
Head Coach
Verified against the school's athletics site
Kristine Himes
Associate Head Coach
Molly Belcher
Assistant Coach
Grace Baalman
Assistant Coach - Pitching
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Kentucky softball roster outlook
Kentucky carries 22 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 4 seniors and graduate students leave after this season, the most at infielders (2).
- Pitchers: 1 leaving, 4 returning.1 leaving
- Catchers: 0 leaving, 1 returning.0 leaving
- Infielders: 2 leaving, 4 returning.2 leaving
- Outfielders: 1 leaving, 6 returning.1 leaving
- Utility: 0 leaving, 3 returning.0 leaving
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| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 1 | 4 |
| Catchers | 0 | 1 |
| Infielders | 2 | 4 |
| Outfielders | 1 | 6 |
| Utility | 0 | 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 Kentucky.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by University of Kentucky softball?
Start by filling out the University of Kentucky recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where University of Kentucky coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does University of Kentucky offer softball scholarships?
University of Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
The current head coach is Rachel Lawson. Check the school's athletic site for contact information.
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Recruiting Difficulty
This is an elite D1 program. Recruits typically have extensive travel ball experience, strong academics, and begin the recruiting process early.
Graduate Outcomes
- Median earnings (10yr)
- $59,025/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $47,266/yr
- Median student debt
- $22,500
- Admission rate
- 93%
Good Value — 10-year median earnings vs. four years of published tuition
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Academic Profile
- Avg. net price
- $18,851/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 23%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 1070–1290
- 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, released June 10, 2026.
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