Hilbert College Softball
Hilbert College (HC) · Hamburg, New York · Private nonprofit university
Hilbert College Softball coaches
Coaches at Hilbert College who recruit Women's Softball, head coach first.
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The program
Where Hilbert College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Division III Independents
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- hilberthawks.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 15 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 56% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Hilbert College in Hamburg.
- Location
- Hamburg, New York
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- hilbert.edu
About Hilbert College Softball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Dan Opera, the Head Softball Coach, leads the Hilbert College Softball staff of 3 coaches, verified June 2026. Hilbert College (HC) competes in NCAA Division III Softball as a member of the Division III Independents. Hilbert College is a small private school in Hamburg, New York with 968 undergraduates, a 97% acceptance rate and an average net price of $22,224 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Hilbert College Softball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Dan Opera, the Head Softball Coach and Audra Marley, the Assistant Softball Coach. Hilbert 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. 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 Dan 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 Hilbert College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Hilbert College Softball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Hilbert College D3?
Yes. Hilbert College competes in NCAA Division III Softball, in the Division III Independents.
Is Hilbert College public or private?
Hilbert College is a private nonprofit school in Hamburg, New York.
What conference is Hilbert College Softball in?
The Division III Independents.
Does Hilbert College 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 Hilbert College Softball have?
3 coaches, led by Dan Opera, the Head Softball Coach.
How much does Hilbert College cost?
In-state tuition is $30,760 and out-of-state tuition is $30,760 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,224.
What is the Hilbert College acceptance rate?
97% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Hilbert College Softball coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.