Northwestern College Softball
Northwestern College (NC) · Orange City, Iowa · Private nonprofit university
Northwestern College Softball coaches
Coaches at Northwestern College who recruit Women's Softball, head coach first.
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The program
Where Northwestern College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NAIA
- Conference
- Great Plains Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- nwcraiders.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 15 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 66% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Northwestern College in Orange City.
- Location
- Orange City, Iowa
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Reformed Church in America
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- nwciowa.edu
About Northwestern College Softball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Shane Bouman, the Head Coach, leads the Northwestern College Softball staff of 3 coaches, verified June 2026. Northwestern College (NC) competes in NAIA Softball as a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Northwestern College is a small private school in Orange City, Iowa with 1,705 undergraduates, a 80% acceptance rate and an average net price of $24,737 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Northwestern College Softball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Shane Bouman, the Head Coach and Dave Hayungs, the Assistant Coach. Northwestern College 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. NAIA coaches have flexible recruiting rules and can contact you early.
- Send your videoInclude a skills video with game footage, with the link near the top so Shane can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Northwestern College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Northwestern College Softball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Northwestern College NAIA?
Yes. Northwestern College competes in NAIA Softball, in the Great Plains Athletic Conference.
Is Northwestern College public or private?
Northwestern College is a private nonprofit school in Orange City, Iowa.
What conference is Northwestern College Softball in?
The Great Plains Athletic Conference.
Does Northwestern College offer athletic scholarships for Softball?
Northwestern College 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 Northwestern College Softball have?
3 coaches, led by Shane Bouman, the Head Coach.
How much does Northwestern College cost?
In-state tuition is $36,400 and out-of-state tuition is $36,400 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,737.
What is the Northwestern College acceptance rate?
80% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Northwestern College Softball coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.