Pacific Lutheran University Softball
Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) · Tacoma, Washington · Private nonprofit university
Pacific Lutheran University Softball coaches
Coaches at Pacific Lutheran University who recruit Women's Softball, head coach first.
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The program
Where Pacific Lutheran University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Northwest Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- golutes.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
- 12 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 69% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma.
- Location
- Tacoma, Washington
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Time zone
- Pacific
- Website
- plu.edu
About Pacific Lutheran University Softball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Traci Barrett, the Head Coach, leads the Pacific Lutheran University Softball staff of 9 coaches, verified June 2026. Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) competes in NCAA Division III Softball as a member of the Northwest Conference. Pacific Lutheran University is a small private school in Tacoma, Washington with 2,797 undergraduates, a 78% acceptance rate and an average net price of $23,841 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Pacific Lutheran University Softball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Traci Barrett, the Head Coach and Ron Balmer, the Assistant Coach. Pacific Lutheran University has 9 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 Traci can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Pacific Lutheran University typically score 1040–1260 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 Pacific Lutheran University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Pacific Lutheran University Softball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Pacific Lutheran University D3?
Yes. Pacific Lutheran University competes in NCAA Division III Softball, in the Northwest Conference.
Is Pacific Lutheran University public or private?
Pacific Lutheran University is a private nonprofit school in Tacoma, Washington.
What conference is Pacific Lutheran University Softball in?
The Northwest Conference.
Does Pacific Lutheran 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 Pacific Lutheran University Softball have?
9 coaches, led by Traci Barrett, the Head Coach.
How much does Pacific Lutheran University cost?
In-state tuition is $50,096 and out-of-state tuition is $50,096 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,841.
What is the Pacific Lutheran University acceptance rate?
78% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Pacific Lutheran University?
Admitted students typically score 1040–1260 on the SAT and 22–28 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Pacific Lutheran University Softball coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.