Providence College Softball
Providence College (PC) · Providence, Rhode Island · Private nonprofit university
Providence College Softball coaches
Coaches at Providence College who recruit Women's Softball, head coach first.
The program
Where Providence College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Big East Conference
- Program level
- Popular
- Athletics site
- friars.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
- 11 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 86% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Providence College in Providence.
- Location
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- providence.edu
About Providence College Softball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Kelsey Christensen, the Head Coach, leads the Providence College Softball staff of 4 coaches, verified October 2026. Providence College (PC) competes in NCAA Division I Softball as a member of the Big East Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division I softball coaches can start private messages and calls on September 1 of junior year. Providence College is a private school in Providence, Rhode Island with 4,666 undergraduates, a 51% acceptance rate and an average net price of $46,645 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Providence College Softball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Kelsey Christensen, the Head Coach and Aleima Lopez, the Assistant Coach. Providence College has 4 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 Kelsey can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Providence College typically score 1250–1390 on the SAT and 29–32 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 Providence College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Email Coach Kelsey Christensen at Providence College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach KelseyHow softball recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Providence College Softball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Providence College D1?
Yes. Providence College competes in NCAA Division I Softball, in the Big East Conference.
Is Providence College public or private?
Providence College is a private nonprofit school in Providence, Rhode Island.
What conference is Providence College Softball in?
The Big East Conference.
Does Providence College offer athletic scholarships for Softball?
Providence College 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 Providence College Softball have?
4 coaches, led by Kelsey Christensen, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Providence College Softball?
Kelsey Christensen is the Head Coach.
Who is the recruiting coordinator for Providence College Softball?
Taran Alvelo, Assistant Coach - Recruiting Coordinator.
When can Providence College 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 Providence College 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 Providence College cost?
In-state tuition is $62,520 and out-of-state tuition is $62,520 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $46,645.
What is the Providence College acceptance rate?
51% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Providence College?
Admitted students typically score 1250–1390 on the SAT and 29–32 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Providence College 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.
