Portland State Softball
Portland State University · Vikings
Big Sky · Portland, OR
$12K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $31K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
53%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $14K
NCAA Tournament 1 of last 5 years
Tuition and graduation rate: College Scorecard, released June 10, 2026. Room and board: IPEDS 2023-2024.
Portland State 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
- $25,407
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $44,802Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 35%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 20,519
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard (released June 10, 2026). Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Big Sky
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
Coaching Staff
Meadow McWhorter
Head Coach
m•••@pdx.eduVerified against the school's athletics site
Kellie Wilkerson
Assistant Coach
w•••@pdx.eduMeghan Romero
Assistant Coach
r•••@pdx.eduSherreigh Nakoa-Chung
Assistant Coach
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Camps & Clinics
Prospect Camp | December 6th
- Date
- 12/06/2026
- Cost
- $250 + fees
- Age Group
- 7th Grade - College Senior
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 Portland, OR, Dec 6–Dec 7. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Prospect Camp | January 17th
- Date
- 01/17/2027
- Cost
- $250 + fees
- Age Group
- 7th Grade - College Senior
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 Portland, OR, 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
- After any camp, follow up with an email to every coach you interacted with within 48 hours.
- College camps at your target schools offer the best return on investment — coaches see you on their campus.
- Your club coach is your best resource for identifying which events are worth your money and time.
What Portland State Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Portland 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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Create your accountPortland State softball roster outlook
Portland State carries 23 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 3 seniors and graduate students leave after this season.
- Pitchers: 1 leaving, 6 returning.1 leaving
- Catchers: 0 leaving, 2 returning.0 leaving
- Infielders: 0 leaving, 5 returning.0 leaving
- Outfielders: 1 leaving, 5 returning.1 leaving
- Utility: 1 leaving, 2 returning.1 leaving
See as a table
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 1 | 6 |
| Catchers | 0 | 2 |
| Infielders | 0 | 5 |
| Outfielders | 1 | 5 |
| Utility | 1 | 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 Portland State University softball?
Start by filling out the Portland State University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Portland State University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Portland State University offer softball scholarships?
Portland 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 Portland State University softball camps?
Portland State University has 2 camps listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at Portland State University?
The current head coach is Meadow McWhorter. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
Follow Portland State Softball
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)
- $57,906/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $46,937/yr
- Median student debt
- $20,500
- Admission rate
- 91%
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
- $9,552/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 42%
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
- Big Sky
- State
- OR
- Camps Listed
- 2
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