Iowa State Softball
Iowa State University · Cyclones
Big 12 · Ames, IA
$10K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $28K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
75%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $10K
NCAA Tournament 1 of last 5 years
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Iowa State softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D1.
- Conference level
- Power Conference
- Est. in-state year, all in
- $20,223
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $37,409Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 36%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 30,177
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Big 12
- Location
- Ames, IA
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
Coaching Staff
Jamie Pinkerton
Head Coach
j•••@iastate.eduKate Sinnott
Associate Head Coach
k•••@iastate.eduLindsey Ubrun
Assistant Coach
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Camps & Clinics
CYCLONE SOFTBALL CAMPS
- Date
- Date TBD
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- All ages
The listing doesn't say what kind of camp this is — check the registration page.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
October Hitting Clinic (2 Mondays)
- Date
- October 19th, 2026 - October 26th, 2026
- Cost
- $75.00
- Age Group
- 7th - 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.
November Hitting Clinic (3 Fridays)
- Date
- November 6th, 2026 - November 20th, 2026
- Cost
- $140.00
- Age Group
- 7th - 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.
Camp Tips for Recruits
- Register early — the best camps fill up months in advance.
- Avoid expensive events that promise 'exposure' but have no confirmed college coaching attendance.
- Quality over quantity — 5 well-chosen events beats 15 random ones.
What Iowa State Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Iowa State. 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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Iowa State carries 23 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 5 seniors and graduate students leave after this season.
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 2 | 6 |
| Catchers | 0 | 1 |
| Infielders | 0 | 5 |
| Outfielders | 1 | 4 |
| Utility | 2 | 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 Iowa State University softball?
Start by filling out the Iowa State University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Iowa State University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Iowa State University offer softball scholarships?
Iowa State University is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.
When are Iowa State University softball camps?
Iowa State University has 3 camps listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at Iowa State University?
The current head coach is Jamie Pinkerton. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
Follow Iowa State Softball
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)
- $63,386/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $53,873/yr
- Median student debt
- $22,869
- Admission rate
- 89%
Strong Value — 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
- $18,589/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 19%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 1120–1360
- ACT range
- 21–28
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
- Big 12
- State
- IA
- Camps Listed
- 3
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