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Overview

Women's Basketball colleges

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Coaches verified November 2026.

Programs
1,740
Coaches recruiting
4,391
  • 361Division I
  • 293Division II
  • 420Division III
  • 219NAIA
  • 366Junior college

The U.S. has 1740 colleges with Women's Basketball programs. Of those, 361 compete in NCAA Division I, 293 in NCAA Division II, 420 in NCAA Division III, 219 in the NAIA, 366 at the junior college level and 81 in other associations. The most popular programs are University of Alabama, Ohio State University and University of Michigan. Its head coach is Kevin McGuff at Ohio State University. 42 schools compete in the Region 12, the most common conference.

Questions

Questions about Women's Basketball colleges

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

How many colleges have Women's Basketball?

1740 colleges have Women's Basketball programs: 361 Division I, 293 Division II, 420 Division III, 219 NAIA and 366 Junior college.

Which colleges have D1 Women's Basketball?

361 colleges compete in NCAA Division I Women's Basketball: Abilene Christian University, Alabama A&M University, Alabama State University, Alcorn State University, American University, Appalachian State University, Arizona State University, Arkansas State University and 353 more.

Which colleges have D2 Women's Basketball?

293 colleges compete in NCAA Division II Women's Basketball: Academy of Art University, Adams State University, Adelphi University, Albany State University, Allen University, American International College, Anderson University, Angelo State University and 285 more.

Which colleges have D3 Women's Basketball?

420 colleges compete in NCAA Division III Women's Basketball: Adrian College, Agnes Scott College, Albertus Magnus College, Albion College, Albright College, Alfred University, Allegheny College, Alma College and 412 more.

Which colleges have NAIA Women's Basketball?

219 colleges compete in NAIA Women's Basketball: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Alice Lloyd College, Aquinas College, Arizona Christian University, Arkansas Baptist College, Ave Maria University, Avila University, Baker University and 211 more.

Which colleges have JUCO Women's Basketball?

366 colleges compete in NJCAA junior college Women's Basketball: Allegany College of Maryland, Allen County Community College, Alpena Community College, Andrew College, Angelina College, Anne Arundel Community College, Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Arizona Western College and 358 more.

What is the most affordable college with Women's Basketball?

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

What conference do most Women's Basketball programs compete in?

The Region 12 has the most Women's Basketball programs.

Who are the Women's Basketball head coaches?

Kevin McGuff (Ohio State University), Lindsay Gottlieb (University of Southern California), Joni Taylor (Texas A&M University), Niele Ivey (University of Notre Dame), Kim Mulkey (Louisiana State University), Robin Pingeton (University of Wisconsin, Madison), Kim Caldwell (University of Tennessee, Knoxville) and Kara Lawson (Duke University).

How do I contact Women's Basketball coaches?

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By division

Women's Basketball colleges by division

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