San Diego State Softball
San Diego State University · Aztecs
Pac-12 · San Diego, CA
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$9K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $21K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
76%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $22K
NCAA Tournament 4 of last 5 years
Tuition and graduation rate: College Scorecard, released June 10, 2026. Room and board: IPEDS 2023-2024.
San Diego State softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D1.
- Conference level
- High Major
- Est. in-state year, all in
- $30,358
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $42,958Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 23%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 39,241
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard (released June 10, 2026). Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Pac-12
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
What San Diego State Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for San Diego 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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Stacey Nuveman Deniz
Head Coach
s•••@sdsu.eduVerified against the school's athletics site
Caitlin Grimes
Assistant Coach
c•••@sdsu.eduGrace French
Assistant Coach
g•••@sdsu.eduAmanda Kamekona
Assistant Coach
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Tournament Attendance
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Upcoming events whose organizer currently lists San Diego State on their attending-college list. Attendance is set by organizers and can change.
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San Diego State softball roster outlook
San Diego State carries 21 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 8 seniors and graduate students leave after this season.
- Pitchers: 2 leaving, 4 returning.2 leaving
- Catchers: 1 leaving, 1 returning.1 leaving
- Infielders: 2 leaving, 4 returning.2 leaving
- Outfielders: 1 leaving, 2 returning.1 leaving
- Utility: 2 leaving, 2 returning.2 leaving
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| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 2 | 4 |
| Catchers | 1 | 1 |
| Infielders | 2 | 4 |
| Outfielders | 1 | 2 |
| Utility | 2 | 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.
Camps & Clinics
Date not posted
San Diego State lists this camp without a date we can read. Check the camp page for this season's date before you plan around it.
Team Camps
- Date
- Date not posted
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- All ages
Your travel team attends together — less individual evaluation than a prospect camp.
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by San Diego State University softball?
Start by filling out the San Diego State University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where San Diego State University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does San Diego State University offer softball scholarships?
San Diego State 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 San Diego State University?
The current head coach is Stacey Nuveman Deniz. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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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)
- $64,909/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $52,620/yr
- Median student debt
- $15,000
- Admission rate
- 36%
Strong Value — 10-year median earnings vs. four years of published tuition
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Academic Profile
- Avg. net price
- $15,364/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 32%
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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