Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Softball
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
RSC · Saint Mary of the Woods, IN
$33K
In-state tuition
Up to 10
Scholarships
equivalencies
52%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $13K
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in NAIA.
- Conference level
- Division III / NAIA
- Est. year, all in
- $46,500Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 45%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 1,227
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- NAIA
- Conference
- RSC
- Location
- Saint Mary of the Woods, IN
- Scholarships
- Up to 10 equivalencies
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Recruiting Timeline
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Class of 2028 — currently a Junior
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No contact restrictions — coaches can reach out at any time
Campus Visits
Campus visits available year-round
Offers & Commitments
NAIA schools can offer up to 10 scholarship equivalencies. Letters of intent are NAIA-specific (separate from the NCAA process).
Key Dates
- No contact restrictions apply
- NAIA Letter of Intent — can sign anytime
- Eligibility determined by the NAIA Eligibility Center
- Players are immediately eligible to compete (no redshirt rules like NCAA)
Updated for 2025-2026 NCAA rules
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Coaching Staff
Gina Furrey Buhse
Head Coach
G•••@smwc.eduSean Boardman
Assistant Softball Coach
Christina Haymaker
Assistant Softball Coach
Tyler Buhse
Assistant Softball Coach
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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods softball roster outlook
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods carries 17 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 3 seniors and graduate students leave after this season.
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 1 | 1 |
| Catchers | 1 | 3 |
| Infielders | 1 | 8 |
| Outfielders | 0 | 1 |
| Utility | 0 | 1 |
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College offer softball scholarships?
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is a NAIA program. Up to 10 equivalencies.
Who is the head coach at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?
The current head coach is Gina Furrey Buhse. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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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)
- $43,845/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $41,863/yr
- Median student debt
- $19,512
- Admission rate
- 72%
Consider ROI — 10-year median earnings vs. four years of published tuition
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; tuition from IPEDS.
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- RSC
- State
- IN
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