Notre Dame Softball
University of Notre Dame · Fighting Irish
ACC · Notre Dame, IN
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$63K
In-state tuition
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
97%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $17K
NCAA Tournament 3 of last 5 years
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Notre Dame softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D1.
- Conference level
- Power Conference
- Est. year, all in
- $80,071Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 19%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 13,174
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- ACC
- Location
- Notre Dame, IN
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
Coaching Staff
Kris Ganeff
Head Coach
g•••@nd.eduEmily Coapstick
Assistant Coach
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Camps & Clinics
University of Notre Dame Softball Camps
- Date
- Date TBD
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- All ages
The listing doesn't say what kind of camp this is — check the registration page.
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- Register early — the best camps fill up months in advance.
What Notre Dame Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Notre Dame. 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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Tournament Attendance
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by University of Notre Dame softball?
Start by filling out the University of Notre Dame recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where University of Notre Dame coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does University of Notre Dame offer softball scholarships?
University of Notre Dame is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.
When are University of Notre Dame softball camps?
University of Notre Dame has 1 camp listed, but none with a confirmed date yet. Check the camps section above for costs and registration links.
Who is the head coach at University of Notre Dame?
The current head coach is Kris Ganeff. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
Location
Recruiting Difficulty
This is an elite D1 program. Recruits typically have extensive travel ball experience, strong academics, and begin the recruiting process early.
Graduate Outcomes
- Median earnings (10yr)
- $99,980/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $86,210/yr
- Median student debt
- $19,000
- Admission rate
- 11%
Consider ROI — 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
- $26,780/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 14%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 1455–1560
- ACT range
- 33–35
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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- ACC
- State
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- Camps Listed
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