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Long Island University Softball

Long Island University (LIU) · Brookville, New York · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate86%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate57%finish within six years
Undergraduates16,689Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty15 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Long Island University Softball coaches

Coaches at Long Island University who recruit Women's Softball, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Long Island University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Northeast Conference
Program level
Recognized
Athletics site
liuathletics.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1110–1350
ACTMiddle 50%: 21–30

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Popular majors

AccountingActingActuarial ScienceArt Teacher EducationArt Therapy/TherapistArtificial IntelligenceAudiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
15 : 1
Graduation rate
57% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$40,248
Campus

Where it is

Long Island University in Brookville.

Location
Brookville, New York
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Eastern
Website
liu.edu
Overview

About Long Island University Softball

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Rich Calvert, the Head Coach, leads the Long Island University Softball staff of 3 coaches, verified June 2026. Long Island University (LIU) competes in NCAA Division I Softball as a member of the Northeast Conference. Long Island University is a large private school in Brookville, New York with 16,689 undergraduates, a 86% acceptance rate.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Long Island University Softball

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Rich Calvert, the Head Coach and Ryan Henry, the Assistant Coach. Long Island University has 3 coaches for Softball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. 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.
  3. Send your videoInclude a skills video with game footage, with the link near the top so Rich can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Long Island University typically score 1110–1350 on the SAT and 21–30 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Long Island University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Questions

Long Island University Softball FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Long Island University D1?

Yes. Long Island University competes in NCAA Division I Softball, in the Northeast Conference.

Is Long Island University public or private?

Long Island University is a private nonprofit school in Brookville, New York.

What conference is Long Island University Softball in?

The Northeast Conference.

Does Long Island University offer athletic scholarships for Softball?

Long Island 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 Long Island University Softball have?

3 coaches, led by Rich Calvert, the Head Coach.

How much does Long Island University cost?

In-state tuition is $40,248 and out-of-state tuition is $40,248 a year.

What is the Long Island University acceptance rate?

86% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Long Island University?

Admitted students typically score 1110–1350 on the SAT and 21–30 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Long Island 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.

Coaching staff verified June 2026