UC Riverside Softball
Highlanders
Big West · Riverside, CA
$16K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $50K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
76%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $19K
Tuition and graduation rate: College Scorecard, released June 10, 2026. Room and board: IPEDS 2023-2024.
UC Riverside 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
- $35,039
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $69,239Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 26%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 26,426
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard (released June 10, 2026). Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Big West
- Location
- Riverside, CA
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
Coaching Staff
Brittney Matta
Head Coach
b•••@ucr.eduVerified against the school's athletics site
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Camps & Clinics
Prospect Camp | December 5th
- Date
- 12/05/2026
- Cost
- $138.00 incl. fees
- Age Group
- 9th Grade - 12th Grade
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 Riverside, CA, Dec 5–Dec 6. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Camp Tips for Recruits
- Quality over quantity — 5 well-chosen events beats 15 random ones.
- Avoid expensive events that promise 'exposure' but have no confirmed college coaching attendance.
- Budget $1,000-3,000 per year for camps and combines. Plan your calendar strategically.
What UC Riverside Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for UC Riverside. 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 accountFrequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by UC Riverside softball?
Start by filling out the UC Riverside recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where UC Riverside coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does UC Riverside offer softball scholarships?
UC Riverside is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.
When are UC Riverside softball camps?
UC Riverside has 1 camp listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at UC Riverside?
The current head coach is Brittney Matta. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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)
- $67,699/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $48,593/yr
- Median student debt
- $17,500
- Admission rate
- 76%
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
- $14,304/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 47%
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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