San Diego Softball
University of San Diego · Toreros
WCC · San Diego, CA
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$56K
In-state tuition
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
82%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $18K
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
San Diego softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D1.
- Conference level
- High Major
- Est. year, all in
- $74,528Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 27%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 9,110
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- WCC
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
What San Diego Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for San Diego. 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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MJ Knighten
Head Coach
m•••@sandiego.eduShay Knighten
Assistant Coach
m•••@sandiego.eduAmber Schisler
Assistant Coach
a•••@sandiego.eduNick Sanchez
Assistant Coach
Madi Earnshaw
Volunteer Assistant Coach
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Tournament Attendance
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San Diego softball roster outlook
San Diego carries 24 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 7 seniors and graduate students leave after this season, the most at pitchers (3).
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 3 | 3 |
| Catchers | 1 | 1 |
| Infielders | 1 | 4 |
| Outfielders | 1 | 6 |
| Utility | 1 | 3 |
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
Camp dates not yet available for San Diego.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by University of San Diego softball?
Start by filling out the University of San Diego recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where University of San Diego coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does University of San Diego offer softball scholarships?
University of San Diego 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 University of San Diego?
The current head coach is MJ Knighten. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
Location
Recruiting Difficulty
This is a competitive D1 program. Strong travel ball and academic credentials are expected. Start reaching out to coaches early.
Graduate Outcomes
- Median earnings (10yr)
- $86,522/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $64,995/yr
- Median student debt
- $22,940
- Admission rate
- 52%
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
- $30,365/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 21%
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
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- Conference
- WCC
- State
- CA
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