South Carolina Softball
University of South Carolina · Gamecocks
SEC · Columbia, SC
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$13K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $36K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
79%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $13K
NCAA Tournament 4 of last 5 years
Tuition and graduation rate: College Scorecard, released June 10, 2026. Room and board: IPEDS 2023-2024.
South Carolina softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D1.
- Conference level
- Power Conference
- Est. in-state year, all in
- $25,246
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $48,530Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 35%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 36,579
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard (released June 10, 2026). Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- SEC
- Location
- Columbia, SC
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
Coaching Staff
Ashley Chastain Woodard
Head Coach
Megan Smith
Associate Head Coach
Dani Hofer
Assistant Coach
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Camps & Clinics
Elite Prospect Camp | December 5th
- Date
- 12/05/2026
- Cost
- $330.00
- Age Group
- High School
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.
Elite Team Camp | December
- Date
- 12/06/2026
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- High School
Your travel team attends together — less individual evaluation than a prospect camp.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
MLK Elite Prospect Camp
- Date
- 01/18/2027
- Cost
- $330.00 incl. fees
- Age Group
- 7th Grade - 12th Grade
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Columbia, SC, Jan 18–Jan 19. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Camp Tips for Recruits
- College camps at your target schools offer the best return on investment — coaches see you on their campus.
- Budget $1,000-3,000 per year for camps and combines. Plan your calendar strategically.
- Bring printed copies of your recruiting profile to hand to coaches after your session.
What South Carolina Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for South Carolina. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.
Class of 2028 — currently a Junior
When Coaches Can Contact You
1 p.m. Central on September 1 of junior year — coaches can call, text, email, and DM on social media
Campus Visits
Official and unofficial visits are allowed from 1 p.m. Central on September 1 of junior year, but a dead period usually covers the first days of September (August 28–September 3 in 2026-27), so visits start once it ends. Walking a campus on your own is allowed anytime.
Offers & Commitments
No recruiting conversations, so no verbal offers, before 1 p.m. Central on September 1 of junior year; verbal offers are not binding. A school can't put an aid offer in writing until August 1 of senior year. 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
- 1 p.m. Central, September 1 of junior year — calls, texts, emails and DMs open; visits follow after the early-September dead period
- August 1 of senior year — a school may put an aid offer in writing
- Second Wednesday of November, senior year — signing opens (no spring period)
Updated for 2026-27 NCAA rules
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Create your accountSouth Carolina softball roster outlook
South Carolina carries 23 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 6 seniors and graduate students leave after this season, the most at infielders (3).
- Pitchers: 1 leaving, 6 returning.1 leaving
- Catchers: 0 leaving, 2 returning.0 leaving
- Infielders: 3 leaving, 3 returning.3 leaving
- Outfielders: 2 leaving, 3 returning.2 leaving
- Utility: 0 leaving, 3 returning.0 leaving
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| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 1 | 6 |
| Catchers | 0 | 2 |
| Infielders | 3 | 3 |
| Outfielders | 2 | 3 |
| Utility | 0 | 3 |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by University of South Carolina softball?
Start by filling out the University of South Carolina recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where University of South Carolina coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does University of South Carolina offer softball scholarships?
University of South Carolina is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.
When are University of South Carolina softball camps?
University of South Carolina has 3 camps listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at University of South Carolina?
The current head coach is Ashley Chastain Woodard. Check the school's athletic site for contact information.
Location
Recruiting Difficulty
This is an elite D1 program. Recruits typically have extensive travel ball experience, strong academics, and begin the recruiting process early.
Graduate Outcomes
- Median earnings (10yr)
- $62,177/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $50,621/yr
- Median student debt
- $21,500
- Admission rate
- 60%
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
- $22,811/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 19%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 1180–1360
- ACT range
- 26–32
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
- D1
- Conference
- SEC
- State
- SC
- Camps Listed
- 3
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