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Illinois State University Women's Softball

Welcome to the Illinois State University women's softball recruiting profile. Illinois State competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Missouri Valley Conference from Normal, Illinois. Led by head coach Tina Kramos, Illinois State University pairs a 88% acceptance rate with a 65% graduation rate and a $21,369 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
20
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Missouri Valley Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
22,892
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
88%
State
Illinois
City
Normal
Address
North and School Streets

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 50% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Tina Kramos
Head Coach
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Alexis Rudd
Assistant Coach
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Brandon Duncan
Softball (sport Administrator: Leanna Bordner) Assistant Coach
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Jhavon Hayes
Softball (sport Administrator: Leanna Bordner) Assistant Coach
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 46% of D1 women's softball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
81%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
65%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$50,599
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$62,117
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Affordability

This school is more affordable than 44% of D1 women's softball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$11,215
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$22,863
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,410
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$21,369
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$55
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Program Resources

This program is better funded than 62% of D1 women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$986,335
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$321,548
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