Wisconsin Softball
University of Wisconsin · Badgers
Big Ten · Madison, WI
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$11K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $41K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
89%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $14K
NCAA Tournament 2 of last 5 years
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Wisconsin 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
- 2018
- Est. in-state year, all in
- $24,705
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $54,103Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 40%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 49,605
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level and coaching data: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Big Ten
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
Coaching Staff
Yvette Healy
Head Coach
Danielle Zymkowitz
Associate Head Coach
D•••@athletics.wisc.eduMike Roberts
Associate Head Coach & Pitching Coach
M•••@athletics.wisc.eduJustyce Porter
Coaching Assistant
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Camps & Clinics
Weekly Badger Pitching Fall Clinics - Mondays and Wednesdays - 10/5 - 11/18
- Date
- Fall (date TBD)
- Cost
- See registration
- Age Group
- grades 7-9
Sharpen up your pitching skills this Fall with the Wisconsin Badger Softball Coaching Staff! Weekly sesions will focus on pitching development and how to assist the players fundamentals to ultimately
Register at official siteFrom the school's athletics site, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
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What Wisconsin Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Wisconsin. 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by University of Wisconsin softball?
Start by filling out the University of Wisconsin recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where University of Wisconsin coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does University of Wisconsin offer softball scholarships?
University of Wisconsin is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.
When are University of Wisconsin softball camps?
University of Wisconsin has 1 camp listed, but none with a confirmed date yet. Check the camps section above for costs and registration links.
Who is the head coach at University of Wisconsin?
The current head coach is Yvette Healy. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
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)
- $58,084/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $50,251/yr
- Median student debt
- $23,000
- Admission rate
- 88%
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
- $17,354/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 16%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 1380–1520
- ACT range
- 29–33
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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- Division
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- Conference
- Big Ten
- State
- WI
- Camps Listed
- 1
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