Southern Wesleyan University Softball
Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) · Central, South Carolina · Private nonprofit university
Southern Wesleyan University Softball coaches
Coaches at Southern Wesleyan University who recruit Women's Softball, head coach first.
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The program
Where Southern Wesleyan University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division II
- Conference
- Conference Carolinas
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- swuathletics.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
- 10 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 52% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Southern Wesleyan University in Central.
- Location
- Central, South Carolina
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Wesleyan
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- swu.edu
About Southern Wesleyan University Softball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Clay Ardeeser, the Head Coach, leads the Southern Wesleyan University Softball staff of 4 coaches, verified June 2026. Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) competes in NCAA Division II Softball as a member of the Conference Carolinas. Southern Wesleyan University is a small private school in Central, South Carolina with 980 undergraduates, a 100% acceptance rate and an average net price of $20,336 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Southern Wesleyan University Softball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Clay Ardeeser, the Head Coach and Bri McRae, the Assistant Coach. Southern Wesleyan 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 II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
- Send your videoInclude a skills video with game footage, with the link near the top so Clay can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Southern Wesleyan University typically score 1040–1210 on the SAT and 22–28 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 Southern Wesleyan University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Southern Wesleyan University Softball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Southern Wesleyan University D2?
Yes. Southern Wesleyan University competes in NCAA Division II Softball, in the Conference Carolinas.
Is Southern Wesleyan University public or private?
Southern Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit school in Central, South Carolina.
What conference is Southern Wesleyan University Softball in?
The Conference Carolinas.
Does Southern Wesleyan University offer athletic scholarships for Softball?
Southern Wesleyan University competes in NCAA Division II, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Southern Wesleyan University Softball have?
4 coaches, led by Clay Ardeeser, the Head Coach.
How much does Southern Wesleyan University cost?
In-state tuition is $27,800 and out-of-state tuition is $27,800 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,336.
What is the Southern Wesleyan University acceptance rate?
100% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Southern Wesleyan University?
Admitted students typically score 1040–1210 on the SAT and 22–28 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Southern Wesleyan University Softball coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.