Duke Softball
Duke University · Blue Devils
ACC · Durham, NC
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$66K
In-state tuition
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
96%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $17K
WCWS 1 of last 5 years
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Duke softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D1.
- Conference level
- Power Conference
- In the job since
- 2017
- Est. year, all in
- $83,263Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 13%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 17,112
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level and coaching data: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- ACC
- Location
- Durham, NC
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
Coaching Staff
Marissa Young
Head Coach
Taylor Wike
Associate Head Coach
t•••@duke.eduGrayson Radcliffe
Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
g•••@duke.eduJala Wright
Assistant Coach
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Camps & Clinics
Winter Showcase Camp
- Date
- 01/23/2027
- Cost
- $230.00
- Age Group
- 8th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2026
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.
*SAVE THE DATE* - Elite Prospect Camp 1
- Date
- 06/21/2027 - 06/22/2027
- Cost
- $430.00
- Age Group
- 7th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2027
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.
*SAVE THE DATE* - Elite Prospect Camp 2
- Date
- 07/12/2027 - 07/13/2027
- Cost
- $430.00
- Age Group
- 7th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2027
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.
*SAVE THE DATE* - Lil Devils Camp
- Date
- 07/14/2027 - 07/15/2027
- Cost
- $255.00
- Age Group
- K - 6th Grade as of Fall 2027
For younger players, roughly 8th grade and under — development, not recruiting.
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*SAVE THE DATE* - Friday Night Lights Experience Camp
- Date
- 08/20/2027
- Cost
- $155.00
- Age Group
- 11th Grade as of Fall 2026
The listing doesn't say what kind of camp this is — check the registration page.
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*SAVE THE DATE* - Summer Closeout Camp
- Date
- 08/21/2027
- Cost
- $230.00
- Age Group
- 8th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2027
The listing doesn't say what kind of camp this is — check the registration page.
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*SAVE THE DATE* - Elite Pitching Academy
- Date
- 08/21/2027
- Cost
- $155.00
- Age Group
- 9th - 11th Grade as of Fall 2027
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.
Camp Tips for Recruits
- Contact the coaching staff BEFORE attending their camp to express your interest. They will watch more closely.
- After any camp, follow up with an email to every coach you interacted with within 48 hours.
- Register early — the best camps fill up months in advance.
What Duke Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Duke. 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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Duke softball roster outlook
Duke carries 22 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 5 seniors and graduate students leave after this season, the most at catchers (2).
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 1 | 4 |
| Catchers | 2 | 2 |
| Infielders | 1 | 6 |
| Outfielders | 1 | 3 |
| Utility | 0 | 2 |
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 Duke University softball?
Start by filling out the Duke University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Duke University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Duke University offer softball scholarships?
Duke University is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.
When are Duke University softball camps?
Duke University has 7 camps listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at Duke University?
The current head coach is Marissa Young. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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Location
Recruiting Difficulty
This is an elite D1 program. Recruits typically have extensive travel ball experience, strong academics, and begin the recruiting process early.
Graduate Outcomes
- Median earnings (10yr)
- $97,800/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $85,792/yr
- Median student debt
- $13,000
- Admission rate
- 6%
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
- $29,612/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 14%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 1500–1570
- ACT range
- 34–35
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
- ACC
- State
- NC
- Camps Listed
- 7
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