Illinois Softball
University of Illinois · Illini
Big Ten · Champaign, IL
$16K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $35K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
85%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $14K
NCAA Tournament 1 of last 5 years
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Illinois 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
- 2020
- Est. in-state year, all in
- $29,942
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $48,439Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Total enrollment
- 56,563
Cost and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024. Conference level and coaching data: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Big Ten
- Location
- Champaign, IL
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
What Illinois Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Illinois. 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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Jenna Hall
Head Coach
Yolanda McRae
Assistant Coach
y•••@illinois.eduJeremy Manley
Assistant Coach
j•••@illinois.eduLilli Piper
Assistant Coach
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Tournament Attendance
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Upcoming events whose organizer currently lists Illinois on their attending-college list. Attendance is set by organizers and can change.
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Illinois softball roster outlook
Illinois carries 25 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 7 seniors and graduate students leave after this season, the most at outfielders (3).
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 2 | 6 |
| Catchers | 0 | 1 |
| Infielders | 2 | 6 |
| Outfielders | 3 | 4 |
| Utility | 0 | 1 |
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 Illinois.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by University of Illinois softball?
Start by filling out the University of Illinois recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where University of Illinois coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does University of Illinois offer softball scholarships?
University of Illinois 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 University of Illinois?
The current head coach is Jenna Hall. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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Recruiting Difficulty
This is an elite D1 program. Recruits typically have extensive travel ball experience, strong academics, and begin the recruiting process early.
Academic Profile
- Avg. net price
- $14,355/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 23%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 1310–1520
- ACT range
- 30–34
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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