D1Big Ten

Very Competitive

Spartans Softball

Michigan State University

Big Ten · East Lansing, MI

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Solid ProgramGrads earn $67K/yr

$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

Program Info

Division: D1
Conference: Big Ten
Location: East Lansing, MI
Scholarships: Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)

Recruiting Questionnaire

Coaching Staff

Sharonda McDonald-Kelley

Head Coach

c•••@ath.msu.edu

Danielle Stenger

Assistant Coach/Pitching Coach

s•••@msu.edu

Bethaney Wells

Assistant Coach/Hitting Coach

w•••@msu.edu

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Camps & Clinics

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Sept. 7th

Date: 09/07/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Sep 7–Sep 8. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Sept. 7th

Date: 09/07/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Sep 7–Sep 8. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Sept. 8th

Date: 09/08/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Sep 8–Sep 9. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Sept. 8th

Date: 09/08/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Sep 8–Sep 9. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Sept. 14th

Date: 09/14/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Sep 14–Sep 15. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Sept. 14th

Date: 09/14/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Sep 14–Sep 15. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Sept. 16th

Date: 09/16/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Sep 16–Sep 17. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Sept. 16th

Date: 09/16/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Sep 16–Sep 17. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Sept. 21st

Date: 09/21/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Sep 21–Sep 22. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Sept. 21st

Date: 09/21/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Sep 21–Sep 22. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Sept. 22nd

Date: 09/22/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Sep 22–Sep 23. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Sept. 22nd

Date: 09/22/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Sep 22–Sep 23. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Sept. 28th

Date: 09/28/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Sep 28–Sep 29. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Sept. 28th

Date: 09/28/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Sep 28–Sep 29. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Sept. 29th

Date: 09/29/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Sep 29–Sep 30. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Sept. 29th

Date: 09/29/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Sep 29–Sep 30. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Elite Camp

Sparty Elite Fall Clinic

Date: 10/03/2026
Cost: $250
Age Group: 8th Grade - 12th Grade

Top-tier camp for advanced players, often invite-only.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Oct 3–Oct 4. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Spartan Post-Game Clinic

Date: 10/04/2026
Cost: $0
Age Group: 8 - 12

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Oct 4–Oct 5. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Oct. 5th

Date: 10/05/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Oct 5–Oct 6. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Oct. 5th

Date: 10/05/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Oct 5–Oct 6. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Oct. 6th

Date: 10/06/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Oct 6–Oct 7. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Oct. 6th

Date: 10/06/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Oct 6–Oct 7. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Oct. 12th

Date: 10/12/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Oct 12–Oct 13. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Oct. 12th

Date: 10/12/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Oct 12–Oct 13. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Oct. 14th

Date: 10/14/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Oct 14–Oct 15. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Oct. 14th

Date: 10/14/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Oct 14–Oct 15. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Oct. 19th

Date: 10/19/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Oct 19–Oct 20. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Oct. 19th

Date: 10/19/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Oct 19–Oct 20. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Oct. 21st

Date: 10/21/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Oct 21–Oct 22. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Oct. 21st

Date: 10/21/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Oct 21–Oct 22. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Oct. 26th

Date: 10/26/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Oct 26–Oct 27. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Oct. 26th

Date: 10/26/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Oct 26–Oct 27. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Oct. 28th

Date: 10/28/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Oct 28–Oct 29. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Oct. 28th

Date: 10/28/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Oct 28–Oct 29. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Nov. 2nd

Date: 11/02/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Nov 2–Nov 3. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Nov. 2nd

Date: 11/02/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Nov 2–Nov 3. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Nov. 3rd

Date: 11/03/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Nov 3–Nov 4. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Nov. 3rd

Date: 11/03/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Nov 3–Nov 4. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Nov. 16th

Date: 11/16/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Nov 16–Nov 17. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Nov. 16th

Date: 11/16/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Nov 16–Nov 17. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Nov. 17th

Date: 11/17/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Nov 17–Nov 18. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Nov. 17th

Date: 11/17/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Nov 17–Nov 18. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Nov. 23rd

Date: 11/23/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Nov 23–Nov 24. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Nov. 23rd

Date: 11/23/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Nov 23–Nov 24. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Nov. 30th

Date: 11/30/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Nov 30–Dec 1. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Nov. 30th

Date: 11/30/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Nov 30–Dec 1. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Dec. 2nd

Date: 12/02/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Dec 2–Dec 3. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Dec. 2nd

Date: 12/02/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Dec 2–Dec 3. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Dec. 7th

Date: 12/07/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Dec 7–Dec 8. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Dec. 7th

Date: 12/07/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Dec 7–Dec 8. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Dec. 14th

Date: 12/14/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Dec 14–Dec 15. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Dec. 14th

Date: 12/14/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Dec 14–Dec 15. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Defense | Dec. 15th

Date: 12/15/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Dec 15–Dec 16. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

Skills Clinic

Small Group Clinic | Hitting | Dec. 15th

Date: 12/15/2026
Cost: $50
Age Group: 2nd Grade - 12th Grade

Position-specific skill development, not a tryout setting.

Travelling in? 1 night in East Lansing, MI, Dec 15–Dec 16. Check hotel prices →

From Ryzer, checked Aug 31, 2026. Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.

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What Michigan State Coaches Look For

Recruiting benchmarks for Power 4 programs. Min = on the radar, Competitive = solidly in the pool, Elite = stands out.

Pitching Velocity

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67 mphCompetitive

70 mphElite

Exit Velocity (Tee)

72 mphMin

75 mphCompetitive

80 mphElite

Home to 1st (RH)

2.9 secMin

2.7 secCompetitive

2.6 secElite

Overhand Throw (IF)

65 mphMin

70 mphCompetitive

74 mphElite

Pop Time (2B)

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1.8 secCompetitive

1.7 secElite

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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

September 1 of junior year — coaches can call, text, email, and DM on social media

Campus Visits

Official and unofficial visits with the coaching staff can begin September 1 of junior year (campus visits without recruiting contact are allowed anytime)

Offers & Commitments

Verbal offers can happen anytime (not binding). Written aid offers are signed during the early or regular signing period (the NLI was eliminated in October 2024).

Key Dates

September 1, junior year — official contact begins
September 1, junior year — official and unofficial visits can begin
Early signing period (November) — written aid offer signing
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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 54 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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Recruiting Difficulty

Very Competitive

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 — based on earnings vs. cost of attendance

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

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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Quick Facts

Division: D1
Conference: Big Ten
State: MI
Camps Listed: 54

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