Drake Softball
Drake University · Bulldogs
Missouri Valley · Des Moines, IA
$50K
In-state tuition
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
77%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $12K
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Drake softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D1.
- Conference level
- High Major
- Est. year, all in
- $61,802Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 32%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 4,504
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Missouri Valley
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
Coaching Staff
Lindsay Diehl
Head Coach
l•••@drake.eduJenn Marshall
Assistant Coach
j•••@drake.eduTatum Aragon Bulthuis
Assistant Coach
t•••@drake.eduSomething wrong? Report a coaching change
Camps & Clinics
Junior Bulldogs Camp
- Date
- December 5th, 2026
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- 3rd - 7th Grade as of Fall 2026
For younger players, roughly 8th grade and under — development, not recruiting.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Winter Prospect Camp I
- Date
- December 6th, 2026
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- 8th - College Sophomore Grade as of Fall
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Drake Bulldogs Pitching and Catching Clinic I
- Date
- January 6th, 2027
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- 8th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2026
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Winter Prospect Camp II
- Date
- January 9th, 2027
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- 8th - College Sophomore Grade as of Fall
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Drake Bulldogs Pitching and Catching Clinic II
- Date
- January 13th, 2027
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- 8th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2025
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Drake Bulldogs Pitching and Catching Clinic III
- Date
- January 20th, 2027
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- 8th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2025
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Winter Prospect Camp III
- Date
- January 30th, 2027
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- 8th - College Sophomore Grade as of Fall
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Camp Tips for Recruits
- College camps at your target schools offer the best return on investment — coaches see you on their campus.
- Register early — the best camps fill up months in advance.
- Budget $1,000-3,000 per year for camps and combines. Plan your calendar strategically.
What Drake Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Drake. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.
Class of 2028 — currently a Junior
When Coaches Can Contact You
1 p.m. Central on September 1 of junior year — coaches can call, text, email, and DM on social media
Campus Visits
Official and unofficial visits are allowed from 1 p.m. Central on September 1 of junior year, but a dead period usually covers the first days of September (August 28–September 3 in 2026-27), so visits start once it ends. Walking a campus on your own is allowed anytime.
Offers & Commitments
No recruiting conversations, so no verbal offers, before 1 p.m. Central on September 1 of junior year; verbal offers are not binding. A school can't put an aid offer in writing until August 1 of senior year. Softball has one signing date (the second Wednesday of November of senior year) and no separate spring period; each school sets its own final deadline. (The written offer of athletics aid replaced the NLI in October 2024.)
Key Dates
- 1 p.m. Central, September 1 of junior year — calls, texts, emails and DMs open; visits follow after the early-September dead period
- August 1 of senior year — a school may put an aid offer in writing
- Second Wednesday of November, senior year — signing opens (no spring period)
Updated for 2026-27 NCAA rules
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Create your accountDrake softball roster outlook
Drake carries 23 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 4 seniors and graduate students leave after this season, the most at pitchers (2).
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 2 | 6 |
| Infielders | 1 | 4 |
| Outfielders | 0 | 2 |
| Utility | 1 | 7 |
From the program's published 2026-2027 roster. “Leaving” counts seniors and graduate students; juniors who transfer or leave early are not included, and players with remaining eligibility can return.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by Drake University softball?
Start by filling out the Drake University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Drake University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Drake University offer softball scholarships?
Drake University is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.
When are Drake University softball camps?
Drake University has 7 camps listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at Drake University?
The current head coach is Lindsay Diehl. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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Location
Recruiting Difficulty
This is a competitive D1 program. Strong travel ball and academic credentials are expected. Start reaching out to coaches early.
Graduate Outcomes
- Median earnings (10yr)
- $71,901/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $58,233/yr
- Median student debt
- $23,000
- Admission rate
- 64%
Consider ROI — 10-year median earnings vs. four years of published tuition
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; tuition from IPEDS.
Academic Profile
- Avg. net price
- $29,127/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 22%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 1110–1350
- ACT range
- 24–29
Avg. net price is the actual average cost after aid — not sticker tuition. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Quick Facts
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Missouri Valley
- State
- IA
- Camps Listed
- 7
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