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Fairfield Softball

Fairfield University · Stags

MAAC · Fairfield, CT

Solid ProgramGrads earn $89K/yr

$56K

In-state tuition

Up to 25

Scholarships

allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)

84%

Graduation rate

Room & board: $17K

2023-2024 data via IPEDS

Fairfield softball at a glance

Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D1.

Conference level
Mid-Major
Est. year, all in
$73,760Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
Debt as a share of year-10 pay
29%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
Total enrollment
6,289

Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.

Program Info

Division
D1
Conference
MAAC
Location
Fairfield, CT
Scholarships
Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)

What Fairfield Coaches Look For

Recruiting benchmarks for Mid-Major programs. Min = on the radar, Competitive = solidly in the pool, Elite = stands out.

Pitching Velocity
61 mphMin
64 mphCompetitive
68 mphElite
Exit Velocity (Tee)
69 mphMin
72 mphCompetitive
76 mphElite
Home to 1st (RH)
3 secMin
2.8 secCompetitive
2.7 secElite
Overhand Throw (IF)
63 mphMin
68 mphCompetitive
72 mphElite
Pop Time (2B)
1.95 secMin
1.85 secCompetitive
1.75 secElite
GPA
3.3Min
3.5Competitive
3.8Elite

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Recruiting Timeline

D1 contact rules for Fairfield. 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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Coaching Staff

Julie Brzezinski

Head Coach

j•••@fairfield.edu

Ava Fitzmaurice

Assistant Softball Coach

a•••@fairfield.edu

Laine Simmons

Assistant Softball Coach

Jen Houle

Assistant Softball Coach

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Tournament Attendance

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Listed by the organizer

Upcoming events whose organizer currently lists Fairfield on their attending-college list. Attendance is set by organizers and can change.

xtreme summer showcase
Jun 24, 2027Ewing, NJ

Attended in past seasons

Events already played where the organizer listed Fairfield as attending. A guide to where this program tends to recruit — not a commitment to this year's schedule.

xtreme summer showcase
Jun 25, 2026Ewing, NJ

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Fairfield softball roster outlook

Fairfield carries 21 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 5 seniors and graduate students leave after this season.

Fairfield 2026-2027 roster by position: players leaving after this season and returning
PositionLeavingReturning
Pitchers23
Catchers03
Infielders15
Outfielders25

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.

Camps & Clinics

Camp dates not yet available for Fairfield.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get recruited by Fairfield University softball?

Start by filling out the Fairfield University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Fairfield University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.

Does Fairfield University offer softball scholarships?

Fairfield University is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.

Who is the head coach at Fairfield University?

The current head coach is Julie Brzezinski. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.

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Recruiting Difficulty

Competitive

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)
$88,794/yr
Median earnings (6yr)
$73,693/yr
Median student debt
$26,000
Admission rate
33%

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
$48,095/yr
Students on Pell Grant
7%
SAT range (EBRW + Math)
1260–1390
ACT range
29–32

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
MAAC
State
CT
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