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Penn State Abington Softball

Nittany Lions

United East · Abington, PA

Developing ProgramGrads earn $63K/yr

$15K

In-state tuition

Out-of-state: $26K

0

Scholarships

athletic — merit/need-based aid available

20%

Graduation rate

Room & board: $12K

Tuition and graduation rate: College Scorecard, released June 10, 2026. Room and board: IPEDS 2023-2024.

Penn State Abington 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. in-state year, all in
$27,180
Est. out-of-state year, all in
$37,576Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
Debt as a share of year-10 pay
39%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
Total enrollment
3,095

Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard (released June 10, 2026). Conference level: CommitBound.

Program Info

Division
D3
Conference
United East
Location
Abington, PA
Scholarships
No athletic scholarships

What Penn State Abington Coaches Look For

Recruiting benchmarks for D3 programs. Min = on the radar, Competitive = solidly in the pool, Elite = stands out.

Pitching Velocity
53 mphMin
56 mphCompetitive
60 mphElite
Exit Velocity (Tee)
62 mphMin
65 mphCompetitive
70 mphElite
Home to 1st (RH)
3.3 secMin
3.1 secCompetitive
3 secElite
Overhand Throw (IF)
52 mphMin
56 mphCompetitive
60 mphElite
Pop Time (2B)
2.2 secMin
2.1 secCompetitive
1.95 secElite
GPA
2.5Min
2.8Competitive
3.3Elite

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Recruiting Timeline

D3 contact rules for Penn State Abington. 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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Coaching Staff

Caytlin Lihotz

Head Coach

c•••@psu.edu

Verified against the school's athletics site

Riley Walker

Assistant Softball Coach

Gretchen Yanss

Assistant Softball Coach

Andrew Lihotz

Assistant Softball Coach

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Camps & Clinics

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get recruited by Penn State Abington softball?

Start by filling out the Penn State Abington recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Penn State Abington coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.

Does Penn State Abington offer softball scholarships?

Penn State Abington is a D3 program. No athletic scholarships.

Who is the head coach at Penn State Abington?

The current head coach is Caytlin Lihotz. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.

Location

Recruiting Difficulty

Accessible

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)
$63,435/yr
Median earnings (6yr)
$55,620/yr
Median student debt
$25,000
Admission rate
97%

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
$18,071/yr
SAT range (EBRW + Math)
1070–1265
ACT range
23–27

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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