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University of Detroit Mercy Women's Softball

Welcome to the University of Detroit Mercy women's softball recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Horizon League from Detroit, Michigan. Led by head coach Daniel Vitale, University of Detroit Mercy pairs a 75% acceptance rate with a 67% graduation rate and a $16,790 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
31
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Horizon League
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
5,954
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
75%
State
Michigan
City
Detroit
Address
4001 W McNichols Rd

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 19% of games over the last five seasons.

100%50%0%14%'21-2211%'22-2314%'23-2423%'24-2532%'25-26
Staff
Daniel Vitale
Head Coach
Christina Skalsky
Softball Assistant Coach/pitching
(586) 494-0138·View profile
Dani Keighley
Softball Graduate Assistant Coach
(586) 494-0138·View profile
Rob Ward
Softball Assistant Coach/hitting
(586) 864-7330·View profile
Taylor Moceri
Softball Assistant Coach
(586) 872-8547·View profile
Dan Vitale
Head Softball Coach
(248) 207-6111·View profile
B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 70% 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.
$64,534
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$71,030
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 66% of D1 women's softball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$32,946
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$32,946
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
Not reported
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$16,790
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
F

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 9% of D1 women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$546,293
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$141,949
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (313) 993-1000

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