AthleticScholar Logo
Colleges

Best Softball colleges in Nebraska

Explore colleges in Nebraska recruiting Softball athletes, most popular programs first. Open any school to see its division, costs and coaches.

Team
Sport
State (optional)
Division (optional)
59 coaches recruiting Softball in Nebraska
Overview

Softball colleges in Nebraska

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

Programs
19
Coaches recruiting
59
  • 3Division I
  • 3Division II
  • 1Division III
  • 7NAIA
  • 5Junior college

Nebraska has 19 colleges with Softball programs. Of those, 3 compete in NCAA Division I, 3 in NCAA Division II, 1 in NCAA Division III, 7 in the NAIA and 5 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Creighton University and University of Nebraska, Omaha. 5 schools compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceWestern Nebraska Community College · $6,334Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveCollege of Saint Mary · 45%Acceptance rate
Largest campusUniversity of Nebraska, Lincoln · 24,393Undergraduate students
All programs

Every Softball program in Nebraska

Open any school to see its coaches, costs and admissions.

Division I · 3

University of Nebraska, Lincoln logoUniversity of Nebraska, LincolnLincoln · Big TenCreighton University logoCreighton UniversityOmaha · Big EastUniversity of Nebraska, Omaha logoUniversity of Nebraska, OmahaOmaha · The Summit League

Division II · 3

Wayne State College logoWayne State CollegeWayne · Northern Sun IntercollegiateChadron State College logoChadron State CollegeChadron · Rocky Mountain AthleticUniversity of Nebraska, Kearney logoUniversity of Nebraska, KearneyKearney · Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Division III · 1

Nebraska Wesleyan University logoNebraska Wesleyan UniversityLincoln · American Rivers

NAIA · 7

Midland University logoMidland UniversityFremont · Great Plains AthleticConcordia University, Nebraska logoConcordia University, NebraskaSeward · Great Plains AthleticDoane University logoDoane UniversityCrete · Great Plains AthleticHastings College logoHastings CollegeHastings · Great Plains Athletic

Junior college · 5

Central Community College logoCentral Community CollegeGrand Island · Region 2Mid-Plains Community College logoMid-Plains Community CollegeNorth Platte · Region 6Northeast Community College logoNortheast Community CollegeNorfolk · Region 7Southeast Community College logoSoutheast Community CollegeLincoln · Region 12
Questions

Questions about Softball colleges in Nebraska

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

How many colleges in Nebraska have Softball?

19 colleges in Nebraska have Softball programs: 3 Division I, 3 Division II, 1 Division III, 7 NAIA and 5 Junior college.

Which colleges in Nebraska have D1 Softball?

3 colleges in Nebraska compete in NCAA Division I Softball: Creighton University, University of Nebraska, Lincoln and University of Nebraska, Omaha.

Which colleges in Nebraska have D2 Softball?

3 colleges in Nebraska compete in NCAA Division II Softball: Chadron State College, University of Nebraska, Kearney and Wayne State College.

Which colleges in Nebraska have D3 Softball?

1 college in Nebraska competes in NCAA Division III Softball: Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Which colleges in Nebraska have NAIA Softball?

7 colleges in Nebraska compete in NAIA Softball: Bellevue University, College of Saint Mary, Concordia University, Nebraska, Doane University, Hastings College, Midland University and York University.

Which colleges in Nebraska have JUCO Softball?

5 colleges in Nebraska compete in NJCAA junior college Softball: Central Community College, Mid-Plains Community College, Northeast Community College, Southeast Community College and Western Nebraska Community College.

What is the most affordable college in Nebraska with Softball?

Western Nebraska Community College has the lowest average net price at $6,334 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Softball programs in Nebraska compete in?

The Great Plains Athletic Conference has the most Softball programs in Nebraska.

How do I contact Softball coaches in Nebraska?

There are 59 coaches recruiting Softball in Nebraska. 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 in Nebraska

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

D1 Softball colleges in Nebraska

3 schools in Nebraska compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Softball colleges in Nebraska

3 schools in Nebraska compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Softball colleges in Nebraska

1 school in Nebraska competes in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Softball colleges in Nebraska

7 schools in Nebraska compete in NAIA.

JUCO Softball colleges in Nebraska

5 schools in Nebraska compete in NJCAA junior college.