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5,176 coaches recruiting Softball
Overview

Softball colleges

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

Programs
1,542
Coaches recruiting
5,176
  • 308Division I
  • 270Division II
  • 395Division III
  • 184NAIA
  • 340Junior college

The U.S. has 1542 colleges with Softball programs. Of those, 308 compete in NCAA Division I, 270 in NCAA Division II, 395 in NCAA Division III, 184 in the NAIA and 340 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Alabama, Ohio State University and University of Michigan. Their head coaches are Patrick Murphy at University of Alabama, Kirin Kumar at Ohio State University and Bonnie Tholl at University of Michigan. 34 schools compete in the Region 12, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceCoahoma Community College · $-135Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveColumbia University · 4%Acceptance rateLargest campusSouthern New Hampshire University · 189,531Undergraduate students
Questions

Questions about Softball colleges

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

How many colleges have Softball?

1542 colleges have Softball programs: 308 Division I, 270 Division II, 395 Division III, 184 NAIA and 340 Junior college.

Which colleges have D1 Softball?

308 colleges compete in NCAA Division I Softball: Abilene Christian University, Alabama A&M University, Alabama State University, Alcorn State University, Appalachian State University, Arizona State University, Arkansas State University, Auburn University and 300 more.

Which colleges have D2 Softball?

270 colleges compete in NCAA Division II Softball: Academy of Art University, Adams State University, Adelphi University, Albany State University, Allen University, American International College, Anderson University, Angelo State University and 262 more.

Which colleges have D3 Softball?

395 colleges compete in NCAA Division III Softball: Adrian College, Agnes Scott College, Albertus Magnus College, Albion College, Albright College, Alfred University, Allegheny College, Alma College and 387 more.

Which colleges have NAIA Softball?

184 colleges compete in NAIA Softball: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Alice Lloyd College, Aquinas College, Arizona Christian University, Ave Maria University, Avila University, Baker University, Bellevue University and 176 more.

Which colleges have JUCO Softball?

340 colleges compete in NJCAA junior college Softball: Allen County Community College, Alpena Community College, Alvin Community College, Andrew College, Angelina College, Anne Arundel Community College, Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Arizona Western College and 332 more.

What is the most affordable college with Softball?

Coahoma Community College has the lowest average net price at $-135 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Softball programs compete in?

The Region 12 has the most Softball programs.

Who are the Softball head coaches?

Patrick Murphy (University of Alabama), Kirin Kumar (Ohio State University), Bonnie Tholl (University of Michigan), Mike White (University of Texas, Austin), Tony Baldwin (University of Georgia), Tim Walton (University of Florida), Trisha Ford (Texas A&M University) and Kris Ganeff (University of Notre Dame).

How do I contact Softball coaches?

There are 5,176 coaches recruiting Softball. 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

Softball colleges by division

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

D1 Softball colleges

308 schools compete in NCAA Division I. The 12 most popular are listed below.

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D2 Softball colleges

270 schools compete in NCAA Division II. The 12 most popular are listed below.

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D3 Softball colleges

395 schools compete in NCAA Division III. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 395 D3 Softball colleges

NAIA Softball colleges

184 schools compete in NAIA. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 184 NAIA Softball colleges

JUCO Softball colleges

340 schools compete in NJCAA junior college. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 340 JUCO Softball colleges