Chicago Softball
University of Chicago · Maroons
UAA · Chicago, IL
$71K
In-state tuition
0
Scholarships
athletic — merit/need-based aid available
96%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $19K
Tuition and graduation rate: College Scorecard, released June 10, 2026. Room and board: IPEDS 2023-2024.
Chicago softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D3.
- Conference level
- Division III / NAIA
- Est. year, all in
- $89,883Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 16%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 18,339
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard (released June 10, 2026). Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D3
- Conference
- UAA
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Scholarships
- No athletic scholarships
What Chicago Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D3 contact rules for Chicago. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.
Class of 2028 — currently a Junior
When Coaches Can Contact You
No NCAA restrictions on calls, texts or email — coaches can reach out at any time; in-person contact off campus waits until after sophomore year
Campus Visits
Unofficial visits anytime; official (school-paid) visits from January 1 of junior year
Offers & Commitments
D3 does not offer athletic scholarships. Admissions decisions and financial aid packages serve as the commitment mechanism.
Key Dates
- Calls, texts and email: any time
- January 1 of junior year — official visits can begin
- Recruiting often extends through senior year
- Admissions deadlines are the key dates — vary by school
- Many D3 schools use early decision/early action admissions
Updated for 2026-27 NCAA rules
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Create your accountCoaching Staff
Ruth Kmak
Head Coach
r•••@uchicago.eduVerified against the school's athletics site
Kelly Ostler
Assistant Softball Coach
Alyssa Gonzalez
Assistant Softball Coach
a•••@uchicago.eduSomething wrong? Report a coaching change
Chicago softball roster outlook
Chicago carries 20 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 6 seniors and graduate students leave after this season, the most at outfielders (3).
- Pitchers: 1 leaving, 4 returning.1 leaving
- Catchers: 1 leaving, 3 returning.1 leaving
- Infielders: 1 leaving, 4 returning.1 leaving
- Outfielders: 3 leaving, 2 returning.3 leaving
- Utility: 0 leaving, 1 returning.0 leaving
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| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 1 | 4 |
| Catchers | 1 | 3 |
| Infielders | 1 | 4 |
| Outfielders | 3 | 2 |
| Utility | 0 | 1 |
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
Date not posted
Chicago lists this camp without a date we can read. Check the camp page for this season's date before you plan around it.
University of Chicago Softball Camps
- Date
- Date not posted
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- All ages
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by University of Chicago softball?
Start by filling out the University of Chicago recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where University of Chicago coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does University of Chicago offer softball scholarships?
University of Chicago is a D3 program. No athletic scholarships.
Who is the head coach at University of Chicago?
The current head coach is Ruth Kmak. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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Location
Recruiting Difficulty
This program is accessible to motivated athletes. Focus on academics, demonstrate commitment through travel ball or high school ball, and reach out to coaches directly.
Graduate Outcomes
- Median earnings (10yr)
- $91,885/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $80,870/yr
- Median student debt
- $15,000
- Admission rate
- 4%
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
- $14,860/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 15%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 1510–1580
- ACT range
- 34–35
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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