Rutgers Softball
Rutgers University · Scarlet Knights
Big Ten · New Brunswick, NJ
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$17K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $36K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
85%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $15K
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Rutgers softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D1.
- Conference level
- Power Conference
- In the job since
- 2019
- Est. in-state year, all in
- $31,954
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $50,716Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 29%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 50,617
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level and coaching data: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Big Ten
- Location
- New Brunswick, NJ
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Rutgers. 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
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Coaching Staff
Kristen Butler
Head Coach
Natalie Yonan
Assistant Coach
r•••@scarletknights.comDaryn Miller
Assistant Coach
d•••@scarletknights.comNick French
Assistant Coach
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Tournament Attendance
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Camps & Clinics
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by Rutgers University softball?
Start by filling out the Rutgers University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Rutgers University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Rutgers University offer softball scholarships?
Rutgers University 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 Rutgers University?
The current head coach is Kristen Butler. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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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)
- $74,479/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $61,263/yr
- Median student debt
- $21,500
- Admission rate
- 58%
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
- $24,406/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 28%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 1310–1500
- ACT range
- 28–33
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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