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Best Softball colleges in North Dakota

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

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38 coaches recruiting Softball in North Dakota
Overview

Softball colleges in North Dakota

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

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13
Coaches recruiting
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  • 2Division I
  • 2Division II
  • 3NAIA
  • 5Junior college

North Dakota has 13 colleges with Softball programs. Of those, 2 compete in NCAA Division I, 2 in NCAA Division II, 3 in the NAIA and 5 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are North Dakota State University, University of North Dakota and Bismarck State College. 4 schools compete in the North Star Athletic Association, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceWilliston State College · $8,169Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveDickinson State University · 37%Acceptance rate
Largest campusUniversity of North Dakota · 15,019Undergraduate students
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Every Softball program in North Dakota

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

Division I · 2

North Dakota State University logoNorth Dakota State UniversityFargo · Missouri ValleyUniversity of North Dakota logoUniversity of North DakotaGrand Forks · Missouri Valley

Division II · 2

Minot State University logoMinot State UniversityMinot · Northern Sun IntercollegiateUniversity of Mary logoUniversity of MaryBismarck · Northern Sun Intercollegiate

NAIA · 3

Dickinson State University logoDickinson State UniversityDickinson · North Star Athletic AssociationMayville State University logoMayville State UniversityMayville · North Star Athletic AssociationValley City State University logoValley City State UniversityValley City · North Star Athletic Association

Junior college · 5

Bismarck State College logoBismarck State CollegeBismarck · Region 13North Dakota State College of Science logoNorth Dakota State College of ScienceWahpeton · Region 13Williston State College logoWilliston State CollegeWilliston · Region 12Dakota College at Bottineau logoDakota College at BottineauBottineau · Region 12

Other associations · 1

University of Jamestown logoUniversity of JamestownJamestown · North Star Athletic Association
Questions

Questions about Softball colleges in North Dakota

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

How many colleges in North Dakota have Softball?

13 colleges in North Dakota have Softball programs: 2 Division I, 2 Division II, 3 NAIA and 5 Junior college.

Which colleges in North Dakota have D1 Softball?

2 colleges in North Dakota compete in NCAA Division I Softball: North Dakota State University and University of North Dakota.

Which colleges in North Dakota have D2 Softball?

2 colleges in North Dakota compete in NCAA Division II Softball: Minot State University and University of Mary.

Which colleges in North Dakota have NAIA Softball?

3 colleges in North Dakota compete in NAIA Softball: Dickinson State University, Mayville State University and Valley City State University.

Which colleges in North Dakota have JUCO Softball?

5 colleges in North Dakota compete in NJCAA junior college Softball: Bismarck State College, Dakota College at Bottineau, Lake Region State College, North Dakota State College of Science and Williston State College.

What is the most affordable college in North Dakota with Softball?

Williston State College has the lowest average net price at $8,169 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Softball programs in North Dakota compete in?

The North Star Athletic Association has the most Softball programs in North Dakota.

How do I contact Softball coaches in North Dakota?

There are 38 coaches recruiting Softball in North Dakota. 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 North Dakota

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

D1 Softball colleges in North Dakota

2 schools in North Dakota compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Softball colleges in North Dakota

2 schools in North Dakota compete in NCAA Division II.

NAIA Softball colleges in North Dakota

3 schools in North Dakota compete in NAIA.

JUCO Softball colleges in North Dakota

5 schools in North Dakota compete in NJCAA junior college.