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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Softball

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) · Worcester, Massachusetts · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate60%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate90%finish within six years
Undergraduates7,584Medium (2,000-10,000)
Student-to-faculty13 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Softball coaches

Coaches at Worcester Polytechnic Institute who recruit Women's Softball, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Worcester Polytechnic Institute competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division III
Conference
New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
athletics.wpi.edu
Academics

Academics

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

Popular majors

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, GeneralArchitectural EngineeringBiochemistryBioengineering and Biomedical EngineeringBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, OtherBusiness/Commerce, General
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
13 : 1
Graduation rate
90% in six years
Costs

What it costs

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

TuitionOne rate for all students$59,700
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$47,799
Campus

Where it is

Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester.

Location
Worcester, Massachusetts
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Eastern
Website
wpi.edu
Overview

About Worcester Polytechnic Institute Softball

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Heather Ross, the Head Coach, leads the Worcester Polytechnic Institute Softball staff of 3 coaches, verified June 2026. Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) competes in NCAA Division III Softball as a member of the New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference. Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private school in Worcester, Massachusetts with 7,584 undergraduates, a 60% acceptance rate and an average net price of $47,799 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Worcester Polytechnic Institute Softball

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

  1. Find the right coachEmail Heather Ross, the Head Coach and Amanda Chaiyabhat, the Assistant Coach. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 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 III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
  3. Send your videoInclude a skills video with game footage, with the link near the top so Heather 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 Worcester Polytechnic Institute staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Questions

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Softball FAQ

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

Is Worcester Polytechnic Institute D3?

Yes. Worcester Polytechnic Institute competes in NCAA Division III Softball, in the New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference.

Is Worcester Polytechnic Institute public or private?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private nonprofit school in Worcester, Massachusetts.

What conference is Worcester Polytechnic Institute Softball in?

The New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference.

Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute offer athletic scholarships for Softball?

No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.

How many coaches does Worcester Polytechnic Institute Softball have?

3 coaches, led by Heather Ross, the Head Coach.

How much does Worcester Polytechnic Institute cost?

In-state tuition is $59,700 and out-of-state tuition is $59,700 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $47,799.

What is the Worcester Polytechnic Institute acceptance rate?

60% of applicants are admitted.

How do I contact the Worcester Polytechnic Institute 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