D1Mountain West
Competitive

Utah State Softball

Utah State University · Aggies

Mountain West · Logan, UT

Solid ProgramGrads earn $54K/yr

$9K

In-state tuition

Out-of-state: $25K

Up to 25

Scholarships

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

57%

Graduation rate

Room & board: $9K

2023-2024 data via IPEDS

Utah State 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. in-state year, all in
$17,872
Est. out-of-state year, all in
$33,446Tuition & 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
28,063

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

Program Info

Division
D1
Conference
Mountain West
Location
Logan, UT
Scholarships
Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)

What Utah State Coaches Look For

Recruiting benchmarks for Mid-Major programs. Min = on the radar, Competitive = solidly in the pool, Elite = stands out.

Pitching Velocity
61 mphMin
64 mphCompetitive
68 mphElite
Exit Velocity (Tee)
69 mphMin
72 mphCompetitive
76 mphElite
Home to 1st (RH)
3 secMin
2.8 secCompetitive
2.7 secElite
Overhand Throw (IF)
63 mphMin
68 mphCompetitive
72 mphElite
Pop Time (2B)
1.95 secMin
1.85 secCompetitive
1.75 secElite
GPA
3.3Min
3.5Competitive
3.8Elite

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Recruiting Timeline

D1 contact rules for Utah State. 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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Coaching Staff

Kristen Zaleski

Head Coach

K•••@usu.edu

Jared McDonald

Assistant Coach

Jada Cecil

Assistant Coach

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Camps & Clinics

Camp dates not yet available for Utah State.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get recruited by Utah State University softball?

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

Does Utah State University offer softball scholarships?

Utah State University 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 Utah State University?

The current head coach is Kristen Zaleski. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.

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Recruiting Difficulty

Competitive

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)
$54,022/yr
Median earnings (6yr)
$44,822/yr
Median student debt
$14,340
Admission rate
92%

Good Value — 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
$14,936/yr
Students on Pell Grant
26%
SAT range (EBRW + Math)
1070–1290
ACT range
20–28

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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D1
Conference
Mountain West
State
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