Aquinas Softball
Aquinas College
WHAC · Grand Rapids, MI
$40K
In-state tuition
Up to 10
Scholarships
equivalencies
65%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $11K
Tuition and graduation rate: College Scorecard, released June 10, 2026. Room and board: IPEDS 2023-2024.
Aquinas softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in NAIA.
- Conference level
- Division III / NAIA
- Est. year, all in
- $51,212Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 46%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 1,295
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard (released June 10, 2026). Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- NAIA
- Conference
- WHAC
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Scholarships
- Up to 10 equivalencies
Coaching Staff
Patty Jansen
Head Coach
j•••@aquinas.eduVerified against the school's athletics site
Mary Takas
Assistant Coach
m•••@aquinas.eduEllie Adams
JV Head Coach
e•••@aquinas.eduSomething wrong? Report a coaching change
Camps & Clinics
Pitchers & Catchers Prospect Camp
- Date
- 11/21/2026
- Cost
- $50 + fees
- Age Group
- 9th Grade - 12th Grade
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Grand Rapids, MI, Nov 21–Nov 22. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Pitchers & Catchers Youth Camp
- Date
- 11/21/2026
- Cost
- $35.00 incl. fees
- Age Group
- 3rd Grade - 8th Grade
For younger players, roughly 8th grade and under — development, not recruiting.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Grand Rapids, MI, Nov 21–Nov 22. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Prospect Camp
- Date
- 11/21/2026
- Cost
- $105.00 incl. fees
- Age Group
- 9th Grade - 12th Grade
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Grand Rapids, MI, Nov 21–Nov 22. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Youth Camp
- Date
- 11/21/2026
- Cost
- $75.00 incl. fees
- Age Group
- 3rd Grade - 8th Grade
For younger players, roughly 8th grade and under — development, not recruiting.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Grand Rapids, MI, Nov 21–Nov 22. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Camp Tips for Recruits
- Budget $1,000-3,000 per year for camps and combines. Plan your calendar strategically.
- After any camp, follow up with an email to every coach you interacted with within 48 hours.
- Quality over quantity — 5 well-chosen events beats 15 random ones.
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Recruiting Timeline
NAIA contact rules for Aquinas. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.
Class of 2028 — currently a Junior
When Coaches Can Contact You
No contact restrictions — coaches can reach out at any time
Campus Visits
Campus visits available year-round
Offers & Commitments
NAIA softball can award up to 10 scholarships' worth of aid, split among any number of players. The NAIA has no association-wide letter of intent: the school's financial-aid agreement is the real commitment, so ask what it covers.
Key Dates
- No contact restrictions apply
- No NAIA-wide letter of intent — the school's financial-aid agreement is the commitment
- Eligibility determined by the NAIA Eligibility Center
- Freshman eligibility: a 2.3+ GPA, or two of three — 18 ACT / 970 SAT, 2.0+ GPA, top half of class
Updated for 2026-27 NCAA rules
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How do I get recruited by Aquinas College softball?
Start by filling out the Aquinas College recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Aquinas College coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Aquinas College offer softball scholarships?
Aquinas College is a NAIA program. Up to 10 equivalencies.
When are Aquinas College softball camps?
Aquinas College has 4 camps listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at Aquinas College?
The current head coach is Patty Jansen. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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Location
Recruiting Difficulty
This program offers good opportunities for dedicated student-athletes. Travel ball experience and solid academics will strengthen your candidacy.
Graduate Outcomes
- Median earnings (10yr)
- $49,584/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $40,161/yr
- Median student debt
- $23,000
- Admission rate
- 90%
Consider ROI — 10-year median earnings vs. four years of published tuition
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Academic Profile
- Avg. net price
- $16,626/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 24%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 910–1140
- ACT range
- 20–26
Avg. net price is the actual average cost after aid — not sticker tuition. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released June 10, 2026.
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- Division
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- Conference
- WHAC
- State
- MI
- Camps Listed
- 4
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