Lynchburg Softball
Lynchburg University · Hornets
ODAC · Lynchburg, VA
$37K
In-state tuition
0
Scholarships
athletic — merit/need-based aid available
57%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $13K
Tuition and graduation rate: College Scorecard, released June 10, 2026. Room and board: IPEDS 2023-2024.
Lynchburg softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D3.
- Conference level
- Division III / NAIA
- Est. year, all in
- $50,000Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 48%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 2,592
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard (released June 10, 2026). Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D3
- Conference
- ODAC
- Location
- Lynchburg, VA
- Scholarships
- No athletic scholarships
Coaching Staff
Dawn Simmons
Head Coach
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Camps & Clinics
Softball Prospect Camp | January 9th
- Date
- January 9th, 2027
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- 8th - 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.
Softball Youth Camp | January
- Date
- January 9th, 2027
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- 3rd - 7th Grade as of Fall 2026
For younger players, roughly 8th grade and under — development, not recruiting.
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
- Register early — the best camps fill up months in advance.
- Avoid expensive events that promise 'exposure' but have no confirmed college coaching attendance.
- After any camp, follow up with an email to every coach you interacted with within 48 hours.
What Lynchburg Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D3 contact rules for Lynchburg. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.
Class of 2028 — currently a Junior
When Coaches Can Contact You
No NCAA restrictions on calls, texts or email — coaches can reach out at any time; in-person contact off campus waits until after sophomore year
Campus Visits
Unofficial visits anytime; official (school-paid) visits from January 1 of junior year
Offers & Commitments
D3 does not offer athletic scholarships. Admissions decisions and financial aid packages serve as the commitment mechanism.
Key Dates
- Calls, texts and email: any time
- January 1 of junior year — official visits can begin
- Recruiting often extends through senior year
- Admissions deadlines are the key dates — vary by school
- Many D3 schools use early decision/early action admissions
Updated for 2026-27 NCAA rules
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How do I get recruited by Lynchburg University softball?
Start by filling out the Lynchburg University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Lynchburg University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Lynchburg University offer softball scholarships?
Lynchburg University is a D3 program. No athletic scholarships.
When are Lynchburg University softball camps?
Lynchburg University has 2 camps listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at Lynchburg University?
The current head coach is Dawn Simmons. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
Location
Recruiting Difficulty
This program is accessible to motivated athletes. Focus on academics, demonstrate commitment through travel ball or high school ball, and reach out to coaches directly.
Graduate Outcomes
- Median earnings (10yr)
- $56,380/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $44,261/yr
- Median student debt
- $27,000
- Admission rate
- 43%
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
- $22,235/yr
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 980–1230
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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- Division
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- Conference
- ODAC
- State
- VA
- Camps Listed
- 2
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