NumeroUno wrote:I just heard of an outfielder that recieved a 5 year full ride with a 6 year option..
Spazsdad wrote:dodgerblue wrote:You see nobody talks about it.
They talk about it all the time. Everyone you hear about tells you they got a full ride for 5 years, no matter the school or the position.
dodgerblue wrote:....I think with all the money I spent on traveling, due's, gas, family sacrifices I think that i could of just saved that money and paid for the damn tuition myself.
TXfastpitchsoftball wrote:dodgerblue wrote:For those in the know what kind of offer can you expect from a college for the following?
1. Pitcher: %
2. Catcher: %
3. Middle infield: %
4. Corners: %
5. Outfield: %
In the past I always hear the person verballed here or there but nobody ever says what percent is covered in that offer. So my question is that percentage 25%, 50%, 75% or rarely 100%.
I find it interesting that no one is really answer the question posed. So here is my 2 cents.
Each individual player is dependent on her own talent level. A game changing centerfielder with crazy speed may command more than a starting catcher. Each school is different in how they spend their money. Some schools spread it around. Some spend all of their 12 scholarships on 12 players with full rides and fill the rest of their rosters with walk-ons. But that said, my experience is at full-funded Div. I programs in Texas an expected freshman starter will get:
Pitchers - more than everyone else (60-100 percent)
Catchers - more than most (50-80 percent)
Middle Infield - shortstops just behind catchers (50-80 percent)
Everyone else with slapper/speedsters ahead of the pack
Again, just my 2 cents but I'ld like to know what others think especially in other parts of the country.
There are over 950 colleges with teams. Approximately 220 are Division 1; approximately 230 are Division 2; and the balance is divided between Division 3 and NAIA schools. Fewer than 50% of colleges offer softball scholarships but most schools have financial aid of one kind or another. Division 1 schools are allowed a maximum of 12 total scholarships (and most Division 1 programs are not fully funded.) Division 2 schools are allowed around 7 total scholarships and Division 3 schools have none in any sport.