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Mississippi State University Women's Softball

Welcome to the Mississippi State University women's softball recruiting profile. Mississippi State competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Southeastern Conference from Mississippi State, Mississippi. Led by head coach Samantha Ricketts, Mississippi State University pairs a 78% acceptance rate with a 67% graduation rate and a $18,478 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
22
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southeastern Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
25,234
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
78%
State
Mississippi
City
Mississippi State
Address
Lee Boulevard

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 62% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Samantha Ricketts
Head Softball Coach
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Tyler Bratton
Associate Head Softball Coach
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Taryne Mowatt-McKinney
Assistant Softball Coach
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Zac Shaw
Assistant Softball Coach
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 45% of D1 women's softball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
83%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
67%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$43,487
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$51,513
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 46% of D1 women's softball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$10,052
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$27,487
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,902
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$18,478
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$40
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 98% of D1 women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$3,289,587
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$904,740
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