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Best Women's Basketball colleges in Missouri

Explore colleges in Missouri recruiting Women's Basketball athletes, most popular programs first. Open any school to see its division, costs and coaches.

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Overview

Women's Basketball colleges in Missouri

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.

Programs
49
Coaches recruiting
178
  • 6Division I
  • 13Division II
  • 4Division III
  • 15NAIA
  • 9Junior college

Missouri has 49 colleges with Women's Basketball programs. Of those, 6 compete in NCAA Division I, 13 in NCAA Division II, 4 in NCAA Division III, 15 in the NAIA and 9 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Missouri, Columbia, Saint Louis University and Lindenwood University. 9 schools compete in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceJefferson College · $7,082Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveCollege of the Ozarks · 12%Acceptance rate
Largest campusUniversity of Missouri, Columbia · 31,543Undergraduate students
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Every Women's Basketball program in Missouri

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Questions

Questions about Women's Basketball colleges in Missouri

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges in Missouri have Women's Basketball?

49 colleges in Missouri have Women's Basketball programs: 6 Division I, 13 Division II, 4 Division III, 15 NAIA and 9 Junior college.

Which colleges in Missouri have D1 Women's Basketball?

6 colleges in Missouri compete in NCAA Division I Women's Basketball: Lindenwood University, Missouri State University, Springfield, Saint Louis University, Southeast Missouri State University, University of Missouri, Columbia and University of Missouri, Kansas City.

Which colleges in Missouri have D2 Women's Basketball?

13 colleges in Missouri compete in NCAA Division II Women's Basketball: Drury University, Lincoln University, Maryville University of Saint Louis, Missouri Southern State University, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Missouri Western State University, Northwest Missouri State University, Rockhurst University and 5 more.

Which colleges in Missouri have D3 Women's Basketball?

4 colleges in Missouri compete in NCAA Division III Women's Basketball: Fontbonne University, Washington University in St. Louis, Webster University and Westminster College.

Which colleges in Missouri have NAIA Women's Basketball?

15 colleges in Missouri compete in NAIA Women's Basketball: Avila University, Central Methodist University, College of the Ozarks, Columbia College, Cottey College, Culver-Stockton College, Evangel University, Hannibal-LaGrange University and 7 more.

Which colleges in Missouri have JUCO Women's Basketball?

9 colleges in Missouri compete in NJCAA junior college Women's Basketball: Crowder College, Jefferson College, Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, Mineral Area College, Missouri State University, West Plains, Moberly Area Community College, North Central Missouri College, State Fair Community College and 1 more.

What is the most affordable college in Missouri with Women's Basketball?

Jefferson College has the lowest average net price at $7,082 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Women's Basketball programs in Missouri compete in?

The Great Lakes Valley Conference has the most Women's Basketball programs in Missouri.

How do I contact Women's Basketball coaches in Missouri?

There are 178 coaches recruiting Women's Basketball in Missouri. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

By division

Women's Basketball colleges by division in Missouri

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.

D3 Women's Basketball colleges in Missouri

4 schools in Missouri compete in NCAA Division III.