Michigan State Softball
Michigan State University · Spartans
Big Ten · East Lansing, MI
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$16K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $43K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
82%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $12K
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Michigan 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
- $27,742
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $55,126Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 35%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 51,316
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Big Ten
- Location
- East Lansing, MI
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
Coaching Staff
Sharonda McDonald-Kelley
Head Coach
c•••@ath.msu.eduDanielle Stenger
Assistant Coach/Pitching Coach
s•••@msu.eduBethaney Wells
Assistant Coach/Hitting Coach
w•••@msu.eduAnnie Smith
Assistant Coach
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Camps & Clinics
Small Group Clinic | Defense | Oct. 21st
- Date
- 10/21/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Oct 21–Oct 22. Check hotel prices →
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Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Oct. 21st
- Date
- 10/21/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Oct 21–Oct 22. Check hotel prices →
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Small Group Clinic | Defense | Oct. 26th
- Date
- 10/26/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Oct 26–Oct 27. Check hotel prices →
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Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Oct. 26th
- Date
- 10/26/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Oct 26–Oct 27. Check hotel prices →
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Small Group Clinic | Defense | Oct. 28th
- Date
- 10/28/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Oct 28–Oct 29. Check hotel prices →
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Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Oct. 28th
- Date
- 10/28/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Oct 28–Oct 29. Check hotel prices →
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Small Group Clinic | Defense | Nov. 2nd
- Date
- 11/02/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Nov 2–Nov 3. Check hotel prices →
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Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Nov. 2nd
- Date
- 11/02/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Nov 2–Nov 3. Check hotel prices →
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Small Group Clinic | Defense | Nov. 3rd
- Date
- 11/03/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Nov 3–Nov 4. Check hotel prices →
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Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Nov. 3rd
- Date
- 11/03/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Nov 3–Nov 4. Check hotel prices →
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Small Group Clinic | Defense | Nov. 16th
- Date
- 11/16/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Nov 16–Nov 17. Check hotel prices →
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Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Nov. 16th
- Date
- 11/16/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Nov 16–Nov 17. Check hotel prices →
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Small Group Clinic | Defense | Nov. 17th
- Date
- 11/17/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Nov 17–Nov 18. Check hotel prices →
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Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Nov. 17th
- Date
- 11/17/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Nov 17–Nov 18. Check hotel prices →
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Small Group Clinic | Defense | Nov. 23rd
- Date
- 11/23/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Nov 23–Nov 24. Check hotel prices →
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Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Nov. 23rd
- Date
- 11/23/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Nov 23–Nov 24. Check hotel prices →
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Small Group Clinic | Defense | Nov. 30th
- Date
- 11/30/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Nov 30–Dec 1. Check hotel prices →
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Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Nov. 30th
- Date
- 11/30/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Nov 30–Dec 1. Check hotel prices →
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Small Group Clinic | Defense | Dec. 2nd
- Date
- 12/02/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Dec 2–Dec 3. Check hotel prices →
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Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Dec. 2nd
- Date
- 12/02/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Dec 2–Dec 3. Check hotel prices →
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Small Group Clinic | Defense | Dec. 7th
- Date
- 12/07/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Dec 7–Dec 8. Check hotel prices →
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Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Dec. 7th
- Date
- 12/07/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Dec 7–Dec 8. Check hotel prices →
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Small Group Clinic | Defense | Dec. 14th
- Date
- 12/14/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Dec 14–Dec 15. Check hotel prices →
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Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Dec. 14th
- Date
- 12/14/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Dec 14–Dec 15. Check hotel prices →
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Small Group Clinic | Defense | Dec. 15th
- Date
- 12/15/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Dec 15–Dec 16. Check hotel prices →
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Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Dec. 15th
- Date
- 12/15/2026
- Cost
- $50
- Age Group
- 2nd Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Dec 15–Dec 16. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Camp Tips for Recruits
- Quality over quantity — 5 well-chosen events beats 15 random ones.
- Contact the coaching staff BEFORE attending their camp to express your interest. They will watch more closely.
- Register early — the best camps fill up months in advance.
What Michigan State Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Michigan 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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Michigan State softball roster outlook
Michigan State carries 24 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 8 seniors and graduate students leave after this season, the most at infielders (3).
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 2 | 4 |
| Catchers | 0 | 3 |
| Infielders | 3 | 2 |
| Outfielders | 1 | 2 |
| Utility | 2 | 5 |
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 Michigan State University softball?
Start by filling out the Michigan State University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Michigan State University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Michigan State University offer softball scholarships?
Michigan 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 Michigan State University softball camps?
Michigan State University has 26 camps listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at Michigan State University?
The current head coach is Sharonda McDonald-Kelley. 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)
- $67,253/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $55,084/yr
- Median student debt
- $23,250
- Admission rate
- 85%
Good 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
- $19,680/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 20%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 1180–1360
- ACT range
- 25–31
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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- Conference
- Big Ten
- State
- MI
- Camps Listed
- 26
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