Saint Mary's College Softball
Saint Mary's College (SMC) · Notre Dame, Indiana · Private nonprofit university
Saint Mary's College Softball coaches
Coaches at Saint Mary's College who recruit Women's Softball, head coach first.
The program
Where Saint Mary's College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- smcgaels.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
- 9 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 69% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame.
- Location
- Notre Dame, Indiana
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Website
- saintmarys.edu
About Saint Mary's College Softball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Sonja Garnett, the Head Coach, leads the Saint Mary's College Softball staff of 10 coaches, verified November 2026. Saint Mary's College (SMC) competes in NCAA Division III Softball as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Saint Mary's College is a small private school in Notre Dame, Indiana with 1,601 undergraduates, a 76% acceptance rate and an average net price of $30,389 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Saint Mary's College Softball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Sonja Garnett, the Head Coach and Angelica Terrel, the Assistant Coach. Saint Mary's College has 10 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 III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude a skills video with game footage, with the link near the top so Sonja can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Saint Mary's College typically score 1130–1325 on the SAT and 26–30 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 Saint Mary's College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Email Coach Sonja Garnett at Saint Mary's College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach SonjaHow softball recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Saint Mary's College Softball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Saint Mary's College D3?
Yes. Saint Mary's College competes in NCAA Division III Softball, in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
Is Saint Mary's College public or private?
Saint Mary's College is a private nonprofit school in Notre Dame, Indiana.
What conference is Saint Mary's College Softball in?
The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
Does Saint Mary's College 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 Saint Mary's College Softball have?
10 coaches, led by Sonja Garnett, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Saint Mary's College Softball?
Sonja Garnett is the Head Coach.
When can Saint Mary's College Softball coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Saint Mary's College Softball?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Saint Mary's College cost?
In-state tuition is $52,110 and out-of-state tuition is $52,110 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $30,389.
What is the Saint Mary's College acceptance rate?
76% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Saint Mary's College?
Admitted students typically score 1130–1325 on the SAT and 26–30 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Saint Mary's College 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.
