MSU Moorhead Softball
Dragons
NSIC · Moorhead, MN
$10K
In-state tuition
7.2
Scholarships
equivalencies (partial scholarships)
57%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $11K
Tuition and graduation rate: College Scorecard, released June 10, 2026. Room and board: IPEDS 2023-2024.
MSU Moorhead 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. year, all in
- $21,022Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 40%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 4,410
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard (released June 10, 2026). Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D2
- Conference
- NSIC
- Location
- Moorhead, MN
- Scholarships
- 7.2 equivalencies
What MSU Moorhead Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D2 contact rules for MSU Moorhead. 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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Vanessa Kellems
Head Coach
v•••@mnstate.eduVerified against the school's athletics site
John Lucero
Assistant Softball Coach
j•••@mnstate.eduDevin Bennett
Volunteer Assistant Coach
Richard Howard
Volunteer Assistant Coach
Lexie Wilson
Graduate Assistant Coach
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MSU Moorhead softball roster outlook
MSU Moorhead carries 24 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 5 seniors and graduate students leave after this season, the most at pitchers (2).
- Pitchers: 2 leaving, 3 returning.2 leaving
- Catchers: 1 leaving, 2 returning.1 leaving
- Infielders: 1 leaving, 7 returning.1 leaving
- Outfielders: 0 leaving, 4 returning.0 leaving
- Utility: 1 leaving, 3 returning.1 leaving
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| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 2 | 3 |
| Catchers | 1 | 2 |
| Infielders | 1 | 7 |
| Outfielders | 0 | 4 |
| Utility | 1 | 3 |
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by MSU Moorhead softball?
Start by filling out the MSU Moorhead recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where MSU Moorhead coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does MSU Moorhead offer softball scholarships?
MSU Moorhead is a D2 program. 7.2 equivalencies.
Who is the head coach at MSU Moorhead?
The current head coach is Vanessa Kellems. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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)
- $50,527/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $45,873/yr
- Median student debt
- $20,000
- Admission rate
- 59%
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
- $17,997/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 28%
- ACT range
- 18–25
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
- D2
- Conference
- NSIC
- State
- MN
- Camps Listed
- Coming soon
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