Montana Softball
University of Montana · Grizzlies
Big Sky · Missoula, MT
$8K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $32K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
45%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $12K
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Montana softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D1.
- Conference level
- Mid-Major
- Est. in-state year, all in
- $20,344
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $43,814Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 50%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 10,327
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Big Sky
- Location
- Missoula, MT
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
What Montana Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Montana. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.
Class of 2028 — currently a Junior
When Coaches Can Contact You
September 1 of junior year — coaches can call, text, email, and DM on social media
Campus Visits
Official and unofficial visits with the coaching staff can begin September 1 of junior year (campus visits without recruiting contact are allowed anytime)
Offers & Commitments
Verbal offers can happen anytime (not binding). Written aid offers are signed during the early or regular signing period (the NLI was eliminated in October 2024).
Key Dates
- September 1, junior year — official contact begins
- September 1, junior year — official and unofficial visits can begin
- Early signing period (November) — written aid offer signing
- Regular signing period (April) — written aid offer signing
Updated for 2025-2026 NCAA rules
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Coaching Staff
Stef Ewing
Head Coach
s•••@mso.umt.eduMarc Kendrick
Assistant Coach
m•••@mso.umt.eduMakena Strong
Assistant Coach
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Camps & Clinics
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by University of Montana softball?
Start by filling out the University of Montana recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where University of Montana coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does University of Montana offer softball scholarships?
University of Montana 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 University of Montana?
The current head coach is Stef Ewing. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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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)
- $44,511/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $35,729/yr
- Median student debt
- $22,400
- Admission rate
- 96%
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
- $16,784/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 28%
- ACT range
- 23–28
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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Quick Facts
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Big Sky
- State
- MT
- Camps Listed
- Coming soon
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