UMass Lowell Softball
River Hawks
America East · Lowell, MA
$17K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $35K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
70%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $15K
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
UMass Lowell softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D1.
- Conference level
- Low Major
- Est. in-state year, all in
- $31,994
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $50,820Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Total enrollment
- 16,770
Cost and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- America East
- Location
- Lowell, MA
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
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Recruiting Timeline
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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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Jen Starek
Head Coach
J•••@uml.eduBrenna Martini
Associate Head Coach
B•••@uml.eduBrittany McNulla
Assistant Coach
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UMass Lowell softball roster outlook
UMass Lowell carries 18 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 4 seniors and graduate students leave after this season, the most at outfielders (2).
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 1 | 4 |
| Catchers | 0 | 4 |
| Infielders | 1 | 4 |
| Outfielders | 2 | 2 |
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 UMass Lowell softball?
Start by filling out the UMass Lowell recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where UMass Lowell coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does UMass Lowell offer softball scholarships?
UMass Lowell 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 UMass Lowell?
The current head coach is Jen Starek. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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Recruiting Difficulty
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