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California State University, Sacramento Softball

California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State) · Sacramento, California · Public university

Acceptance rate94%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate56%finish within six years
Undergraduates31,943Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty24 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

California State University, Sacramento Softball coaches

Coaches at California State University, Sacramento who recruit Women's Softball, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where California State University, Sacramento competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Big Sky Conference
Program level
Popular
Athletics site
hornetsports.com
Academics

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

Anthropology, GeneralApparel and Textiles, GeneralArt History, Criticism and ConservationArt/Art Studies, GeneralAsian Studies/CivilizationBiochemistryBiology/Biological Sciences, General
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
24 : 1
Graduation rate
56% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

In-state tuitionFor California residents$6,084
Out-of-state tuition$18,684
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$10,110
Campus

Where it is

California State University, Sacramento in Sacramento.

Location
Sacramento, California
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Pacific
Website
csus.edu
Overview

About California State University, Sacramento Softball

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Lori Perez, the Head Coach, leads the California State University, Sacramento Softball staff of 3 coaches, verified June 2026. California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State) competes in NCAA Division I Softball as a member of the Big Sky Conference. California State University, Sacramento is a large public school in Sacramento, California with 31,943 undergraduates, a 94% acceptance rate and an average net price of $10,110 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by California State University, Sacramento Softball

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Lori Perez, the Head Coach and Lewa Day, the Assistant Coach. California State University, Sacramento has 3 coaches for Softball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, and measurables like pitching speed, exit velocity or pop time in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude a skills video with game footage, with the link near the top so Lori can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the California State University, Sacramento staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Questions

California State University, Sacramento Softball FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is California State University, Sacramento D1?

Yes. California State University, Sacramento competes in NCAA Division I Softball, in the Big Sky Conference.

Is California State University, Sacramento public or private?

California State University, Sacramento is a public school in Sacramento, California.

What conference is California State University, Sacramento Softball in?

The Big Sky Conference.

Does California State University, Sacramento offer athletic scholarships for Softball?

California State University, Sacramento competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does California State University, Sacramento Softball have?

3 coaches, led by Lori Perez, the Head Coach.

How much does California State University, Sacramento cost?

In-state tuition is $6,084 and out-of-state tuition is $18,684 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,110.

What is the California State University, Sacramento acceptance rate?

94% of applicants are admitted.

How do I contact the California State University, Sacramento Softball coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026