Colorado State Softball
Colorado State University · Rams
Pac-12 · Fort Collins, CO
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$13K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $35K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
67%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $16K
Tuition and graduation rate: College Scorecard, released June 10, 2026. Room and board: IPEDS 2023-2024.
Colorado 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
- $28,979
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $50,389Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 33%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 33,500
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard (released June 10, 2026). Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Pac-12
- Location
- Fort Collins, CO
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
Coaching Staff
Michelle Gascoigne
Head Coach
g•••@colostate.eduVerified against the school's athletics site
Tony Smith
Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
t•••@colostate.eduTaylor Gilmore
Assistant Coach
t•••@colostate.eduJake Long
Assistant Coach
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Camps & Clinics
Fall Mini Camp | November 16th
- Date
- 11/16/2026
- Cost
- $60 + fees
- Age Group
- 5th Grade - 12th Grade
The listing doesn't say what kind of camp this is — check the registration page.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Fort Collins, CO, Nov 16–Nov 17. Check hotel prices →
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Coaches Clinic
- Date
- 12/04/2026
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- All ages
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Middle School Camp
- Date
- 12/06/2026
- Cost
- $100 + fees
- Age Group
- 6th Grade - 8th Grade
For younger players, roughly 8th grade and under — development, not recruiting.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Fort Collins, CO, Dec 6–Dec 7. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Ram Camp for Kids
- Date
- 12/06/2026
- Cost
- $100 + fees
- Age Group
- 3rd Grade - 5th Grade
For younger players, roughly 8th grade and under — development, not recruiting.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Fort Collins, CO, Dec 6–Dec 7. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Youth Camp
- Date
- 01/16/2027
- Cost
- $100 + fees
- Age Group
- 5th Grade - 8th Grade
For younger players, roughly 8th grade and under — development, not recruiting.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Fort Collins, CO, Jan 16–Jan 17. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Pitching/ Catching Camp
- Date
- 01/17/2027
- Cost
- $70 + fees
- Age Group
- 9th Grade - 12th Grade
Instruction in a skill, often a weekly series — training, not an evaluation.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Fort Collins, CO, Jan 17–Jan 18. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Prospect Camp
- Date
- 01/17/2027
- Cost
- $225 + 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 Fort Collins, CO, Jan 17–Jan 18. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Camp Tips for Recruits
- Register early — the best camps fill up months in advance.
- After any camp, follow up with an email to every coach you interacted with within 48 hours.
- Before paying for any event, ask: which specific coaches will be there? Get confirmation.
What Colorado State Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Colorado 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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Colorado State softball roster outlook
Colorado State carries 25 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 7 seniors and graduate students leave after this season, the most at infielders (4).
- Pitchers: 2 leaving, 4 returning.2 leaving
- Catchers: 0 leaving, 3 returning.0 leaving
- Infielders: 4 leaving, 5 returning.4 leaving
- Outfielders: 1 leaving, 4 returning.1 leaving
- Utility: 0 leaving, 2 returning.0 leaving
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| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 2 | 4 |
| Catchers | 0 | 3 |
| Infielders | 4 | 5 |
| Outfielders | 1 | 4 |
| Utility | 0 | 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by Colorado State University softball?
Start by filling out the Colorado State University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Colorado State University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Colorado State University offer softball scholarships?
Colorado State University is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.
When are Colorado State University softball camps?
Colorado State University has 7 camps listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at Colorado State University?
The current head coach is Michelle Gascoigne. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
Location
Recruiting Difficulty
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)
- $60,543/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $49,748/yr
- Median student debt
- $20,000
- Admission rate
- 89%
Good Value — 10-year median earnings vs. four years of published tuition
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Academic Profile
- Avg. net price
- $21,279/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 21%
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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Quick Facts
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Pac-12
- State
- CO
- Camps Listed
- 7
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