Lenoir-Rhyne Softball
Lenoir-Rhyne University · Bears
SAC · Hickory, NC
$31K
In-state tuition
7.2
Scholarships
equivalencies (partial scholarships)
51%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $13K
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Lenoir-Rhyne 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
- $43,800Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 57%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 2,230
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D2
- Conference
- SAC
- Location
- Hickory, NC
- Scholarships
- 7.2 equivalencies
Coaching Staff
Shena Hollar
Head Coach
s•••@lr.eduEmily Kenley
Assistant Coach
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Camps & Clinics
Fall College Prep Advanced Skills Camp
- Date
- October 3rd, 2026
- Cost
- $143.00
- Age Group
- College
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Camp Tips for Recruits
- Contact the coaching staff BEFORE attending their camp to express your interest. They will watch more closely.
- Quality over quantity — 5 well-chosen events beats 15 random ones.
- After any camp, follow up with an email to every coach you interacted with within 48 hours.
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Recruiting Timeline
D2 contact rules for Lenoir-Rhyne. 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University softball?
Start by filling out the Lenoir-Rhyne University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Lenoir-Rhyne University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Lenoir-Rhyne University offer softball scholarships?
Lenoir-Rhyne University is a D2 program. 7.2 equivalencies.
When are Lenoir-Rhyne University softball camps?
Lenoir-Rhyne University has 1 camp listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at Lenoir-Rhyne University?
The current head coach is Shena Hollar. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
Follow Lenoir-Rhyne Softball
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)
- $45,543/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $44,799/yr
- Median student debt
- $26,000
- Admission rate
- 85%
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
- $20,689/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 39%
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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- State
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- Camps Listed
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