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342 coaches recruiting Baseball in Illinois
Overview

Baseball colleges in Illinois

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

Programs
82
Coaches recruiting
342
  • 9Division I
  • 6Division II
  • 21Division III
  • 6NAIA
  • 39Junior college

Illinois has 82 colleges with Baseball programs. Of those, 9 compete in NCAA Division I, 6 in NCAA Division II, 21 in NCAA Division III, 6 in the NAIA and 39 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Northwestern University, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale and Illinois State University. Their head coaches are Ben Greenspan at Northwestern University, Sean Lyons at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale and Steve Holm at Illinois State University. 27 schools compete in the Region 4, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceLewis and Clark Community College · $2,781Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveUniversity of Chicago · 4%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Illinois, Chicago · 33,906Undergraduate students
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Every Baseball program in Illinois

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Division I · 9

Northwestern University logoNorthwestern UniversityEvanston · Big Ten · Coach Ben GreenspanSouthern Illinois University, Carbondale logoSouthern Illinois University, CarbondaleCarbondale · Missouri Valley · Coach Sean LyonsIllinois State University logoIllinois State UniversityNormal · Missouri Valley · Coach Steve HolmNorthern Illinois University logoNorthern Illinois UniversityDekalb · Mid-American · Coach Ryan Copeland

Division II · 6

McKendree University logoMcKendree UniversityLebanon · Great Lakes Valley · Coach Tim GurnowUniversity of Illinois Springfield logoUniversity of Illinois SpringfieldSpringfield · Great Lakes Valley · Coach Chris RodriguezLewis University logoLewis UniversityRomeoville · Great Lakes ValleyQuincy University logoQuincy UniversityQuincy · Great Lakes Valley · Coach Matt Schissel

Division III · 21

University of Chicago logoUniversity of ChicagoChicago · Midwest · Coach Kevin TyrrellNorth Central College logoNorth Central CollegeNaperville · College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin · Coach Ed MatheyAugustana College logoAugustana CollegeRock Island · College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin · Coach Greg WallaceWheaton College logoWheaton CollegeWheaton · College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin · Coach Matt Husted

NAIA · 6

Olivet Nazarene University logoOlivet Nazarene UniversityBourbonnais · Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic · Coach Colton PunchesUniversity of Saint Francis logoUniversity of Saint FrancisJoliet · Coach Brian MichalakUniversity of St Francis logoUniversity of St FrancisJoliet · Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic · Coach Brian MichalakJudson University logoJudson UniversityElgin · Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic · Coach Evan Ruechel

Junior college · 39

Lake Land College logoLake Land CollegeMattoon · Region 24 · Coach Julio GodinezHighland Community College logoHighland Community CollegeFreeport · Region 24 · Coach Brett SwalveLewis and Clark Community College logoLewis and Clark Community CollegeGodfrey · Region 24 · Coach Matt KosderkaIllinois Central College logoIllinois Central CollegeEast Peoria · Region 24 · Coach Brett Kelley

Other associations · 1

Southeastern Illinois College logoSoutheastern Illinois CollegeHarrisburg · Region 24 · Coach Jeremy Irlbeck
Questions

Questions about Baseball colleges in Illinois

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

How many colleges in Illinois have Baseball?

82 colleges in Illinois have Baseball programs: 9 Division I, 6 Division II, 21 Division III, 6 NAIA and 39 Junior college.

Which colleges in Illinois have D1 Baseball?

9 colleges in Illinois compete in NCAA Division I Baseball: Bradley University, Eastern Illinois University, Illinois State University, Northern Illinois University, Northwestern University, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, University of Illinois, Chicago and 1 more.

Which colleges in Illinois have D2 Baseball?

6 colleges in Illinois compete in NCAA Division II Baseball: Lewis University, McKendree University, Quincy University, Roosevelt University, University of Illinois Springfield and University of Illinois, Springfield.

Which colleges in Illinois have D3 Baseball?

21 colleges in Illinois compete in NCAA Division III Baseball: Augustana College, Aurora University, Benedictine University, Blackburn College, Concordia University, Chicago, Dominican University, Elmhurst University, Eureka College and 13 more.

Which colleges in Illinois have NAIA Baseball?

6 colleges in Illinois compete in NAIA Baseball: Judson University, Olivet Nazarene University, Trinity Christian College, University of Saint Francis, University of St Francis and Xavier University.

Which colleges in Illinois have JUCO Baseball?

39 colleges in Illinois compete in NJCAA junior college Baseball: Carl Sandburg College, City Colleges of Chicago, Harry S Truman College, City Colleges of Chicago, Kennedy-King College, City Colleges of Chicago, Olive-Harvey College, City Colleges of Chicago, Richard J Daley College, City Colleges of Chicago, Wilbur Wright College, College of DuPage, College of Lake County and 31 more.

What is the most affordable college in Illinois with Baseball?

Lewis and Clark Community College has the lowest average net price at $2,781 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Baseball programs in Illinois compete in?

The Region 4 has the most Baseball programs in Illinois.

Who are the Baseball head coaches in Illinois?

Ben Greenspan (Northwestern University), Sean Lyons (Southern Illinois University, Carbondale), Steve Holm (Illinois State University), Ryan Copeland (Northern Illinois University), Jason Anderson (Eastern Illinois University), Sean Lyons (Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville), Terry Davis (Western Illinois University) and Justin Dedman (Bradley University).

How do I contact Baseball coaches in Illinois?

There are 342 coaches recruiting Baseball in Illinois. 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

Baseball colleges by division in Illinois

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

D1 Baseball colleges in Illinois

9 schools in Illinois compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Baseball colleges in Illinois

6 schools in Illinois compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Baseball colleges in Illinois

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

See all 21 D3 Baseball colleges in Illinois

NAIA Baseball colleges in Illinois

6 schools in Illinois compete in NAIA.

JUCO Baseball colleges in Illinois

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

See all 39 JUCO Baseball colleges in Illinois