Western Carolina University Softball
Western Carolina University (WCU) · Cullowhee, North Carolina · Public university
Western Carolina University Softball coaches
Coaches at Western Carolina University who recruit Women's Softball, head coach first.
The program
Where Western Carolina University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Southern Conference
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- catamountsports.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
- 16 : 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
Western Carolina University in Cullowhee.
- Location
- Cullowhee, North Carolina
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- wcu.edu
About Western Carolina University Softball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Jim Clift, the Head Softball Coach, leads the Western Carolina University Softball staff of 3 coaches, verified October 2026. Western Carolina University (WCU) competes in NCAA Division I Softball as a member of the Southern Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division I softball coaches can start private messages and calls on September 1 of junior year. Western Carolina University is a large public school in Cullowhee, North Carolina with 11,686 undergraduates, a 82% acceptance rate and an average net price of $13,767 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Western Carolina University Softball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Madison Armstrong, the Associate Head Coach - Pitching Coach and Jim Clift, the Head Softball Coach. Western Carolina University has 3 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 I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- 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 Western Carolina University typically score 1080–1270 on the SAT and 19–25 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 Western Carolina University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Email Coach Jim Clift at Western Carolina University from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach JimHow softball recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Western Carolina University Softball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Western Carolina University D1?
Yes. Western Carolina University competes in NCAA Division I Softball, in the Southern Conference.
Is Western Carolina University public or private?
Western Carolina University is a public school in Cullowhee, North Carolina.
What conference is Western Carolina University Softball in?
The Southern Conference.
Does Western Carolina University offer athletic scholarships for Softball?
Western Carolina University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Western Carolina University Softball have?
3 coaches, led by Jim Clift, the Head Softball Coach.
Who is the head coach of Western Carolina University Softball?
Jim Clift is the Head Softball Coach.
When can Western Carolina University Softball coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division I softball coaches can start private messages and calls on September 1 of junior year. 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 Western Carolina 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 Western Carolina University cost?
In-state tuition is $1,000 and out-of-state tuition is $5,000 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,767.
What is the Western Carolina University acceptance rate?
82% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Western Carolina University?
Admitted students typically score 1080–1270 on the SAT and 19–25 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Western Carolina 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.
