UNC Wilmington Softball
Seahawks
CAA · Wilmington, NC
$7K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $23K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
71%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $13K
NCAA Tournament 2 of last 5 years
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
UNC Wilmington softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D1.
- Conference level
- Mid-Major
- Est. in-state year, all in
- $19,922
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $35,590Tuition & 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
- 17,987
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- CAA
- Location
- Wilmington, NC
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
What UNC Wilmington Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for UNC Wilmington. 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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Coaching Staff
Ashley Wade
Head Coach
w•••@uncw.eduAbbey Latham
Assistant Coach
l•••@uncw.eduParker Stevens
Assistant Coach
s•••@uncw.eduKyler Holton
Assistant Coach
h•••@uncw.eduSomething wrong? Report a coaching change
UNC Wilmington softball roster outlook
UNC Wilmington carries 24 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 9 seniors and graduate students leave after this season, the most at infielders (4).
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 3 | 3 |
| Catchers | 1 | 3 |
| Infielders | 4 | 4 |
| Outfielders | 1 | 0 |
| Utility | 0 | 5 |
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
How do I get recruited by UNC Wilmington softball?
Start by filling out the UNC Wilmington recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where UNC Wilmington coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does UNC Wilmington offer softball scholarships?
UNC Wilmington is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.
Who is the head coach at UNC Wilmington?
The current head coach is Ashley Wade. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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)
- $54,967/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $46,972/yr
- Median student debt
- $19,500
- Admission rate
- 64%
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
- $20,109/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 24%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 1230–1340
- ACT range
- 24–29
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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