Lees-McRae Softball
Lees-McRae College · Bobcats
CC · Banner Elk, NC
$33K
In-state tuition
7.2
Scholarships
equivalencies (partial scholarships)
42%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $14K
Tuition and graduation rate: College Scorecard, released June 10, 2026. Room and board: IPEDS 2023-2024.
Lees-McRae 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
- $46,980Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 40%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 839
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard (released June 10, 2026). Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D2
- Conference
- CC
- Location
- Banner Elk, NC
- Scholarships
- 7.2 equivalencies
What Lees-McRae Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
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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; in-person contact with coaches (on or off campus) and official visits start June 15 after sophomore year
Offers & Commitments
Verbal offers can happen anytime and are not binding. 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
- Any time — electronic contact allowed
- June 15 after sophomore year — in-person contact and official visits open
- Second Wednesday of November, senior year — signing opens (no spring period)
Updated for 2026-27 NCAA rules
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Josh Bumgarner
Head Coach
b•••@lmc.eduVerified against the school's athletics site
Cassidy FitzGerald
Assistant Softball Coach
f•••@lmc.eduCharles Kielson
Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach
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Tournament Attendance
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Camps & Clinics
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by Lees-McRae College softball?
Start by filling out the Lees-McRae College recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Lees-McRae College coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Lees-McRae College offer softball scholarships?
Lees-McRae College is a D2 program. 7.2 equivalencies.
Who is the head coach at Lees-McRae College?
The current head coach is Josh Bumgarner. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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)
- $43,415/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $41,599/yr
- Median student debt
- $17,375
- Admission rate
- 77%
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
- $28,340/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 37%
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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Quick Facts
- Division
- D2
- Conference
- CC
- State
- NC
- Camps Listed
- Coming soon
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