Hamline University Softball
Hamline University (HU) · Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private nonprofit university
Hamline University Softball coaches
Coaches at Hamline University who recruit Women's Softball, head coach first.
The program
Where Hamline University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- hamlineathletics.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
- 14 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 60% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Hamline University in Saint Paul.
- Location
- Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- United Methodist
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- hamline.edu
About Hamline University Softball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Jim Rubbelke, the Head Softball Coach, leads the Hamline University Softball staff of 6 coaches, verified October 2026. Hamline University (HU) competes in NCAA Division III Softball as a member of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Hamline University is a small private school in Saint Paul, Minnesota with 2,565 undergraduates, a 88% acceptance rate and an average net price of $22,759 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Hamline University Softball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Jim Rubbelke, the Head Softball Coach and Brad Horstman, the Assistant Softball Coach. Hamline University has 6 coaches for Softball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, and measurables like pitching speed, exit velocity or pop time 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 footage, with the link near the top so Jim can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Hamline University typically score 1133–1391 on the SAT and 19–28 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 Hamline University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Email Coach Jim Rubbelke at Hamline University from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach JimHow softball recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Hamline University Softball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Hamline University D3?
Yes. Hamline University competes in NCAA Division III Softball, in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Is Hamline University public or private?
Hamline University is a private nonprofit school in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
What conference is Hamline University Softball in?
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Does Hamline University offer athletic scholarships for Softball?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Hamline University Softball have?
6 coaches, led by Jim Rubbelke, the Head Softball Coach.
Who is the head coach of Hamline University Softball?
Jim Rubbelke is the Head Softball Coach.
When can Hamline University Softball 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 Hamline University Softball?
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 Hamline University cost?
In-state tuition is $48,784 and out-of-state tuition is $48,784 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,759.
What is the Hamline University acceptance rate?
88% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Hamline University?
Admitted students typically score 1133–1391 on the SAT and 19–28 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Hamline University Softball 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.
