Northwestern University Softball
Northwestern University (NU) · Evanston, Illinois · Private nonprofit university
Northwestern University Softball coaches
Coaches at Northwestern University who recruit Women's Softball, head coach first.
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The program
Where Northwestern University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Big Ten Conference
- Program level
- Popular
- Athletics site
- nusports.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 6 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 95% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Northwestern University in Evanston.
- Location
- Evanston, Illinois
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- northwestern.edu
About Northwestern University Softball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Kate Drohan, the Head Coach, leads the Northwestern University Softball staff of 6 coaches, verified September 2026. Northwestern University (NU) competes in NCAA Division I Softball as a member of the Big Ten Conference. Northwestern University is a large private school in Evanston, Illinois with 23,856 undergraduates, a 8% acceptance rate and an average net price of $23,341 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Northwestern University Softball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Kate Drohan, the Head Coach and Caryl Drohan, the Associate Head Coach. Northwestern University has 6 coaches for Softball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- 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.
- Send your videoInclude a skills video with game footage, with the link near the top so Kate can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Northwestern University typically score 1510–1570 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Northwestern University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Northwestern University Softball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Northwestern University D1?
Yes. Northwestern University competes in NCAA Division I Softball, in the Big Ten Conference.
Is Northwestern University public or private?
Northwestern University is a private nonprofit school in Evanston, Illinois.
What conference is Northwestern University Softball in?
The Big Ten Conference.
Does Northwestern University offer athletic scholarships for Softball?
Northwestern University 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 Northwestern University Softball have?
6 coaches, led by Kate Drohan, the Head Coach.
How much does Northwestern University cost?
In-state tuition is $67,158 and out-of-state tuition is $67,158 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,341.
What is the Northwestern University acceptance rate?
8% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Northwestern University?
Admitted students typically score 1510–1570 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Northwestern University Softball coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.