St. John's Softball
St. John's University · Red Storm
Big East · Queens, NY
$50K
In-state tuition
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
68%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $20K
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
St. John's 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. year, all in
- $70,036Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 36%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 19,691
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Big East
- Location
- Queens, NY
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
What St. John's Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for St. John's. 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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Coaching Staff
Michelle DePolo
Head Coach
d•••@stjohns.eduMarissa Rizzi
Assistant Coach
r•••@stjohns.eduSean Crowell
Assistant Coach
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Camps & Clinics
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by St. John's University softball?
Start by filling out the St. John's University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where St. John's University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does St. John's University offer softball scholarships?
St. John's 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 St. John's University?
The current head coach is Michelle DePolo. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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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)
- $69,571/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $54,189/yr
- Median student debt
- $25,000
- Admission rate
- 83%
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
- $29,999/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 24%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 1150–1340
- ACT range
- 24–29
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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