Mercyhurst Softball
Mercyhurst University · Lakers
NEC · Erie, PA
$45K
In-state tuition
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
59%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $14K
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Mercyhurst 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
- $58,784Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Total enrollment
- 2,668
Cost and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- NEC
- Location
- Erie, PA
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
What Mercyhurst Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Mercyhurst. 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 accountCoaching Staff
Leanne Baker
Head Coach
l•••@mercyhurst.eduShannon Minihane
Assistant Coach
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Mercyhurst softball roster outlook
Mercyhurst carries 20 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 4 seniors and graduate students leave after this season, the most at outfielders (2).
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 1 | 3 |
| Catchers | 0 | 2 |
| Infielders | 1 | 7 |
| Outfielders | 2 | 3 |
| 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by Mercyhurst University softball?
Start by filling out the Mercyhurst University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Mercyhurst University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Mercyhurst University offer softball scholarships?
Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst University?
The current head coach is Leanne Baker. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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Recruiting Difficulty
This is a competitive D1 program. Strong travel ball and academic credentials are expected. Start reaching out to coaches early.
Academic Profile
- Avg. net price
- $19,444/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 31%
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
- NEC
- State
- PA
- Camps Listed
- Coming soon
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