Northern State Softball
Northern State University · Wolves
NSIC · Aberdeen, SD
$9K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $12K
7.2
Scholarships
equivalencies (partial scholarships)
49%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $10K
Tuition and graduation rate: College Scorecard, released June 10, 2026. Room and board: IPEDS 2023-2024.
Northern State 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
- $19,145
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $22,247Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 47%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 3,521
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard (released June 10, 2026). Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D2
- Conference
- NSIC
- Location
- Aberdeen, SD
- Scholarships
- 7.2 equivalencies
What Northern State Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D2 contact rules for Northern State. 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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Kaley Ness
Head Coach
K•••@northern.eduVerified against the school's athletics site
Keimon Winston
Graduate Assistant Coach
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Tournament Attendance
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Camps & Clinics
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Northern State University 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 Northern State University softball?
Start by filling out the Northern State University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Northern State University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Northern State University offer softball scholarships?
Northern State University is a D2 program. 7.2 equivalencies.
Who is the head coach at Northern State University?
The current head coach is Kaley Ness. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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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)
- $47,618/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $41,536/yr
- Median student debt
- $22,320
- Admission rate
- 93%
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
- $15,812/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 13%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 980–1160
- ACT range
- 18–24
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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