UAB Softball
Blazers
American · Birmingham, AL
$9K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $22K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
63%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $14K
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
UAB softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D1.
- Conference level
- High Major
- Est. in-state year, all in
- $22,422
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $35,454Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 41%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 21,160
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- American
- Location
- Birmingham, AL
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
Coaching Staff
Megan Curry
Head Coach
Anna Shelnutt
Assistant Coach
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Camps & Clinics
Tuesday Nights All Skills Clinic
- Date
- October 6th, 2026 - November 3rd, 2026
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- All ages
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.
Fall Elite Camp 2
- Date
- October 10th, 2026
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- High School
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
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Elite Hitting and Pitching Night
- Date
- November 20th, 2026
- Cost
- See registration
- 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.
Winter Elite Camp
- Date
- December 13th, 2026
- Cost
- See registration
- 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.
Camp Tips for Recruits
- After any camp, follow up with an email to every coach you interacted with within 48 hours.
- Contact the coaching staff BEFORE attending their camp to express your interest. They will watch more closely.
- Your club coach is your best resource for identifying which events are worth your money and time.
What UAB Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for UAB. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.
Class of 2028 — currently a Junior
When Coaches Can Contact You
September 1 of junior year — coaches can call, text, email, and DM on social media
Campus Visits
Official and unofficial visits with the coaching staff can begin September 1 of junior year (campus visits without recruiting contact are allowed anytime)
Offers & Commitments
Verbal offers can happen anytime (not binding). Written aid offers are signed during the early or regular signing period (the NLI was eliminated in October 2024).
Key Dates
- September 1, junior year — official contact begins
- September 1, junior year — official and unofficial visits can begin
- 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 UAB softball?
Start by filling out the UAB recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where UAB coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does UAB offer softball scholarships?
UAB is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.
When are UAB softball camps?
UAB has 4 camps listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at UAB?
The current head coach is Megan Curry. Check the school's athletic site for contact information.
Location
Recruiting Difficulty
This is a competitive D1 program. Strong travel ball and academic credentials are expected. Start reaching out to coaches early.
Graduate Outcomes
- Median earnings (10yr)
- $54,501/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $46,572/yr
- Median student debt
- $22,300
- Admission rate
- 88%
Strong Value — 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
- $18,749/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 34%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 1210–1450
- ACT range
- 23–30
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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