D1ACC
Very Competitive

Notre Dame Softball

University of Notre Dame · Fighting Irish

ACC · Notre Dame, IN

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Strong ProgramU.S. News #18Grads earn $100K/yr

$63K

In-state tuition

Up to 25

Scholarships

allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)

97%

Graduation rate

Room & board: $17K

NCAA Tournament 3 of last 5 years

2023-2024 data via IPEDS

Notre Dame 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. year, all in
$80,071Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
Debt as a share of year-10 pay
19%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
Total enrollment
13,174

Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.

Program Info

Division
D1
Conference
ACC
Location
Notre Dame, IN
Scholarships
Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)

Coaching Staff

Kris Ganeff

Head Coach

g•••@nd.edu

Emily Coapstick

Assistant Coach

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Camps & Clinics

Camp

University of Notre Dame 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.

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  • College camps at your target schools offer the best return on investment — coaches see you on their campus.
  • Budget $1,000-3,000 per year for camps and combines. Plan your calendar strategically.

What Notre Dame Coaches Look For

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

Pitching Velocity
64 mphMin
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)
1.9 secMin
1.8 secCompetitive
1.7 secElite
GPA
3.3Min
3.5Competitive
3.8Elite

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Recruiting Timeline

D1 contact rules for Notre Dame. 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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Tournament Attendance

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Don Battles On
Nov 20, 2026Ontario, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get recruited by University of Notre Dame softball?

Start by filling out the University of Notre Dame recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where University of Notre Dame coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.

Does University of Notre Dame offer softball scholarships?

University of Notre Dame is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.

When are University of Notre Dame softball camps?

University of Notre Dame has 1 camp listed, but none with a confirmed date yet. Check the camps section above for costs and registration links.

Who is the head coach at University of Notre Dame?

The current head coach is Kris Ganeff. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.

Location

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)
$99,980/yr
Median earnings (6yr)
$86,210/yr
Median student debt
$19,000
Admission rate
11%

Consider ROI — 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
$26,780/yr
Students on Pell Grant
14%
SAT range (EBRW + Math)
1455–1560
ACT range
33–35

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
ACC
State
IN
Camps Listed
1

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