D2CCAA
Moderately Competitive

Cal State San Marcos Softball

Cougars

CCAA · San Marcos, CA

Developing ProgramGrads earn $63K/yr

$8K

In-state tuition

Out-of-state: $21K

7.2

Scholarships

equivalencies (partial scholarships)

55%

Graduation rate

Room & board: $14K

Tuition and graduation rate: College Scorecard, released June 10, 2026. Room and board: IPEDS 2023-2024.

Cal State San Marcos softball at a glance

Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D2.

Conference level
Division II
Est. in-state year, all in
$22,234
Est. out-of-state year, all in
$34,834Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
Debt as a share of year-10 pay
28%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
Total enrollment
15,431

Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard (released June 10, 2026). Conference level: CommitBound.

Program Info

Division
D2
Conference
CCAA
Location
San Marcos, CA
Scholarships
7.2 equivalencies

What Cal State San Marcos Coaches Look For

Recruiting benchmarks for D2 programs. Min = on the radar, Competitive = solidly in the pool, Elite = stands out.

Pitching Velocity
56 mphMin
58 mphCompetitive
62 mphElite
Exit Velocity (Tee)
64 mphMin
67 mphCompetitive
72 mphElite
Home to 1st (RH)
3.2 secMin
3 secCompetitive
2.9 secElite
Overhand Throw (IF)
56 mphMin
59 mphCompetitive
62 mphElite
Pop Time (2B)
2.1 secMin
2 secCompetitive
1.85 secElite
GPA
2.5Min
3Competitive
3.4Elite

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Recruiting Timeline

D2 contact rules for Cal State San Marcos. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.

Class of 2028 — currently a Junior

When Coaches Can Contact You

Any time — D2 softball coaches can call, text, email, and DM with no date restriction

Campus Visits

Unofficial visits anytime; in-person contact with coaches (on or off campus) and official visits start June 15 after sophomore year

Offers & Commitments

Verbal offers can happen anytime and are not binding. 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

  • Any time — electronic contact allowed
  • June 15 after sophomore year — in-person contact and official visits open
  • Second Wednesday of November, senior year — signing opens (no spring period)

Updated for 2026-27 NCAA rules

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Coaching Staff

A.J. Robinson

Head Coach

a•••@csusm.edu

Verified against the school's athletics site

Alyssa Razo

Assistant Softball Coach

a•••@csusm.edu

Haylee De Jong

Volunteer Assistant Coach

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Tournament Attendance

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Don Battles On
Nov 20, 2026Ontario, CA

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Camps & Clinics

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get recruited by Cal State San Marcos softball?

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

Does Cal State San Marcos offer softball scholarships?

Cal State San Marcos is a D2 program. 7.2 equivalencies.

Who is the head coach at Cal State San Marcos?

The current head coach is A.J. Robinson. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.

Location

Recruiting Difficulty

Moderately Competitive

This program offers good opportunities for dedicated student-athletes. Travel ball experience and solid academics will strengthen your candidacy.

Graduate Outcomes

Median earnings (10yr)
$62,908/yr
Median earnings (6yr)
$48,673/yr
Median student debt
$17,350
Admission rate
95%

Strong Value — 10-year median earnings vs. four years of published tuition

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Academic Profile

Avg. net price
$10,229/yr
Students on Pell Grant
43%

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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