Wilberforce University Baseball
Wilberforce University (WU) · Wilberforce, Ohio · Private nonprofit university
Wilberforce University Baseball coaches
Coaches at Wilberforce University who recruit Men's Baseball, head coach first.
The program
Where Wilberforce University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NAIA
- Conference
- HBCU Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- wilberforcebulldogs.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
- 12% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Wilberforce University in Wilberforce.
- Location
- Wilberforce, Ohio
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- African Methodist Episcopal
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- wilberforce.edu
About Wilberforce University Baseball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Roosevelt Barnes, the Head Baseball Coach, leads the Wilberforce University Baseball staff of 4 coaches, verified October 2026. Wilberforce University (WU) competes in NAIA Baseball as a member of the HBCU Athletic Conference. NAIA and junior college coaches have fewer contact limits, so you can reach out at any time. Wilberforce University is a small private school in Wilberforce, Ohio with 838 undergraduates, a 41% acceptance rate and an average net price of $8,222 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Wilberforce University Baseball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Bryan Shelby, the Associate Head Coach and Roosevelt Barnes, the Head Baseball Coach. Wilberforce University has 4 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. NAIA coaches have flexible recruiting rules and can contact you early.
- Send your videoInclude a skills video with game at-bats or bullpen work, with the link near the top so Roosevelt can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Wilberforce University typically score 840 – 940 on the SAT and 14 – 18 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 Wilberforce University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Email Coach RooseveltHow baseball recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Wilberforce University Baseball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Wilberforce University NAIA?
Yes. Wilberforce University competes in NAIA Baseball, in the HBCU Athletic Conference.
Is Wilberforce University public or private?
Wilberforce University is a private nonprofit school in Wilberforce, Ohio.
What conference is Wilberforce University Baseball in?
The HBCU Athletic Conference.
Does Wilberforce University offer athletic scholarships for Baseball?
Wilberforce University competes in NAIA, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Wilberforce University Baseball have?
4 coaches, led by Roosevelt Barnes, the Head Baseball Coach.
Who is the head coach of Wilberforce University Baseball?
Roosevelt Barnes is the Head Baseball Coach.
When can Wilberforce University Baseball coaches contact recruits?
NAIA and junior college coaches have fewer contact limits, so you can reach out 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 Wilberforce 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 Wilberforce University cost?
In-state tuition is $14,718 and out-of-state tuition is $14,718 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $8,222.
What is the Wilberforce University acceptance rate?
41% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Wilberforce University?
Admitted students typically score 840 – 940 on the SAT and 14 – 18 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Wilberforce 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.
