Penn State Berks Softball
Nittany Lions
United East · Reading, PA
$16K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $27K
0
Scholarships
athletic — merit/need-based aid available
24%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $14K
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Penn State Berks softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D3.
- Conference level
- Division III / NAIA
- Est. in-state year, all in
- $30,176
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $40,900Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Total enrollment
- 1,944
Cost and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D3
- Conference
- United East
- Location
- Reading, PA
- Scholarships
- No athletic scholarships
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Recruiting Timeline
D3 contact rules for Penn State Berks. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.
Class of 2028 — currently a Junior
When Coaches Can Contact You
No NCAA restrictions on calls, texts or email — coaches can reach out at any time; in-person contact off campus waits until after sophomore year
Campus Visits
Unofficial visits anytime; official (school-paid) visits from January 1 of junior year
Offers & Commitments
D3 does not offer athletic scholarships. Admissions decisions and financial aid packages serve as the commitment mechanism.
Key Dates
- Calls, texts and email: any time
- January 1 of junior year — official visits can begin
- Recruiting often extends through senior year
- Admissions deadlines are the key dates — vary by school
- Many D3 schools use early decision/early action admissions
Updated for 2026-27 NCAA rules
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Donna Ference
Head Coach
d•••@psu.eduRebecca Reinhart-Koziol
Assistant Coach
r•••@psu.eduJon Ference
Assistant Coach
Michael Ference
Assistant Coach
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Penn State Berks softball roster outlook
Penn State Berks carries 15 players on its 2026-2027 roster. No seniors and graduate students are listed, so no one leaves to graduation after this season.
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 0 | 3 |
| Catchers | 0 | 1 |
| Infielders | 0 | 4 |
| Outfielders | 0 | 3 |
| Utility | 0 | 4 |
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 Penn State Berks softball?
Start by filling out the Penn State Berks recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Penn State Berks coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Penn State Berks offer softball scholarships?
Penn State Berks is a D3 program. No athletic scholarships.
Who is the head coach at Penn State Berks?
The current head coach is Donna Ference. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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Recruiting Difficulty
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Quick Facts
- Division
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- Conference
- United East
- State
- PA
- Camps Listed
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