Houghton University Softball
Houghton University (HU) · Houghton, New York · Private nonprofit university
Houghton University Softball coaches
Coaches at Houghton University who recruit Women's Softball, head coach first.
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The program
Where Houghton University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Empire Eight
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- athletics.houghton
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
- 12 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 65% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Houghton University in Houghton.
- Location
- Houghton, New York
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Wesleyan
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- houghton.edu
About Houghton University Softball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Olivia Kincanon, the Head Coach, leads the Houghton University Softball staff of 4 coaches, verified June 2026. Houghton University (HU) competes in NCAA Division III Softball as a member of the Empire Eight. Houghton University is a small private school in Houghton, New York with 1,200 undergraduates, a 89% acceptance rate and an average net price of $22,358 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Houghton University Softball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Olivia Kincanon, the Head Coach and Hannah Bailey, the Assistant Coach. Houghton University 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 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 Olivia can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Houghton University typically score 1170–1375 on the SAT and 26–31 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 Houghton University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Houghton University Softball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Houghton University D3?
Yes. Houghton University competes in NCAA Division III Softball, in the Empire Eight.
Is Houghton University public or private?
Houghton University is a private nonprofit school in Houghton, New York.
What conference is Houghton University Softball in?
The Empire Eight.
Does Houghton 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 Houghton University Softball have?
4 coaches, led by Olivia Kincanon, the Head Coach.
How much does Houghton University cost?
In-state tuition is $17,800 and out-of-state tuition is $17,800 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,358.
What is the Houghton University acceptance rate?
89% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Houghton University?
Admitted students typically score 1170–1375 on the SAT and 26–31 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Houghton University Softball coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.