Dominican University Baseball
Dominican University (DU) · River Forest, Illinois · Private nonprofit university
Dominican University Baseball coaches
Coaches at Dominican University who recruit Men's Baseball, head coach first.
The program
Where Dominican University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- dominicanathletics.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 12 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 55% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Dominican University in River Forest.
- Location
- River Forest, Illinois
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- dom.edu
About Dominican University Baseball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Steve Hardman, the Head Baseball Coach, leads the Dominican University Baseball staff of 6 coaches, verified October 2026. Dominican University (DU) competes in NCAA Division III Baseball as a member of the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Dominican University is a private school in River Forest, Illinois with 3,803 undergraduates, a 90% acceptance rate and an average net price of $16,969 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Dominican University Baseball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Steve Hardman, the Head Baseball Coach and Matt Gilmer, the Assistant Coach. Dominican University has 6 coaches for Baseball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, and measurables like exit velocity, 60-yard time or pitching velocity in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude a skills video with game at-bats or bullpen work, with the link near the top so Steve can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Dominican University typically score 880–1100 on the SAT and 16–26 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Dominican University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Dominican University D3?
Yes. Dominican University competes in NCAA Division III Baseball, in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference.
Is Dominican University public or private?
Dominican University is a private nonprofit school in River Forest, Illinois.
What conference is Dominican University Baseball in?
The Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference.
Does Dominican University offer athletic scholarships for Baseball?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Dominican University Baseball have?
6 coaches, led by Steve Hardman, the Head Baseball Coach.
Who is the head coach of Dominican University Baseball?
Steve Hardman is the Head Baseball Coach.
When can Dominican University Baseball coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Dominican University Baseball?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Dominican University cost?
In-state tuition is $38,328 and out-of-state tuition is $38,328 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,969.
What is the Dominican University acceptance rate?
90% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Dominican University?
Admitted students typically score 880–1100 on the SAT and 16–26 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Dominican University Baseball coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
