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Princeton University Softball

Princeton University (Princeton) · Princeton, New Jersey · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate5%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate98%finish within six years
Undergraduates9,137Medium (2,000-10,000)
Student-to-faculty5 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Princeton University Softball coaches

Coaches at Princeton University who recruit Women's Softball, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Princeton University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Ivy Group
Program level
Recognized
Athletics site
goprincetontigers.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1510–1580
ACTMiddle 50%: 34–35

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Popular majors

African-American/Black StudiesAnthropology, GeneralArchitectureArt History, Criticism and ConservationAstrophysicsChemical EngineeringChemistry, General
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
5 : 1
Graduation rate
98% in six years
Costs

What it costs

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

TuitionOne rate for all students$62,400
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$19,811
Campus

Where it is

Princeton University in Princeton.

Location
Princeton, New Jersey
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Eastern
Website
princeton.edu
Overview

About Princeton University Softball

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Lisa Van Ackeren, the Head Coach, leads the Princeton University Softball staff of 4 coaches, verified September 2026. Princeton University (Princeton) competes in NCAA Division I Softball as a member of the Ivy Group. Princeton University is a private school in Princeton, New Jersey with 9,137 undergraduates, a 5% acceptance rate and an average net price of $19,811 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Princeton University Softball

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

  1. Find the right coachEmail Lisa Van Ackeren, the Head Coach and Alyssa Davis, the Assistant Coach. Princeton University has 4 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 Lisa can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Princeton University typically score 1510–1580 on the SAT and 34–35 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Princeton University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Questions

Princeton University Softball FAQ

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

Is Princeton University D1?

Yes. Princeton University competes in NCAA Division I Softball, in the Ivy Group.

Is Princeton University public or private?

Princeton University is a private nonprofit school in Princeton, New Jersey.

What conference is Princeton University Softball in?

The Ivy Group.

Does Princeton University offer athletic scholarships for Softball?

No. Ivy League schools don't offer athletic scholarships. Financial aid is need-based.

How many coaches does Princeton University Softball have?

4 coaches, led by Lisa Van Ackeren, the Head Coach.

How much does Princeton University cost?

In-state tuition is $62,400 and out-of-state tuition is $62,400 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,811.

What is the Princeton University acceptance rate?

5% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Princeton University?

Admitted students typically score 1510–1580 on the SAT and 34–35 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Princeton University 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 September 2026