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Best Softball colleges in South Dakota

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

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23 coaches recruiting Softball in South Dakota
Overview

Softball colleges in South Dakota

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

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9
Coaches recruiting
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  • 2Division I
  • 4Division II
  • 3NAIA

South Dakota has 9 colleges with Softball programs. Of those, 2 compete in NCAA Division I, 4 in NCAA Division II and 3 in the NAIA. The most popular programs are South Dakota State University, University of South Dakota and Augustana University. 3 schools compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceBlack Hills State University · $15,576Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveMount Marty University · 43%Acceptance rate
Largest campusSouth Dakota State University · 12,056Undergraduate students
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Every Softball program in South Dakota

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Division I · 2

South Dakota State University logoSouth Dakota State UniversityBrookings · Missouri ValleyUniversity of South Dakota logoUniversity of South DakotaVermillion · Missouri Valley

Division II · 4

Augustana University logoAugustana UniversitySioux Falls · Northern Sun IntercollegiateBlack Hills State University logoBlack Hills State UniversitySpearfish · Rocky Mountain AthleticUniversity of Sioux Falls logoUniversity of Sioux FallsSioux Falls · Northern Sun IntercollegiateNorthern State University logoNorthern State UniversityAberdeen · Northern Sun Intercollegiate

NAIA · 3

Dakota State University logoDakota State UniversityMadison · North Star Athletic AssociationDakota Wesleyan University logoDakota Wesleyan UniversityMitchell · Great Plains AthleticMount Marty University logoMount Marty UniversityYankton · Great Plains Athletic
Questions

Questions about Softball colleges in South Dakota

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

How many colleges in South Dakota have Softball?

9 colleges in South Dakota have Softball programs: 2 Division I, 4 Division II and 3 NAIA.

Which colleges in South Dakota have D1 Softball?

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

Which colleges in South Dakota have D2 Softball?

4 colleges in South Dakota compete in NCAA Division II Softball: Augustana University, Black Hills State University, Northern State University and University of Sioux Falls.

Which colleges in South Dakota have NAIA Softball?

3 colleges in South Dakota compete in NAIA Softball: Dakota State University, Dakota Wesleyan University and Mount Marty University.

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

Black Hills State University has the lowest average net price at $15,576 a year after grants and scholarships.

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

The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference has the most Softball programs in South Dakota.

How do I contact Softball coaches in South Dakota?

There are 23 coaches recruiting Softball in South 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 South Dakota

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

D1 Softball colleges in South Dakota

2 schools in South Dakota compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Softball colleges in South Dakota

4 schools in South Dakota compete in NCAA Division II.

NAIA Softball colleges in South Dakota

3 schools in South Dakota compete in NAIA.