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5,199 coaches recruiting Softball
Overview

Softball colleges

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

Programs
1,550
Coaches recruiting
3,166
  • 308Division I
  • 272Division II
  • 397Division III
  • 186NAIA
  • 342Junior college

The U.S. has 1550 colleges with Softball programs. Of those, 308 compete in NCAA Division I, 272 in NCAA Division II, 397 in NCAA Division III, 186 in the NAIA, 342 at the junior college level and 45 in other associations. The most popular programs are University of Alabama, Ohio State University and University of Michigan. Their head coaches are Kirin Kumar at Ohio State University and Bonnie Tholl at University of Michigan. 34 schools compete in the Region 12, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceCoahoma Community College · $-135Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveColumbia University · 4%Acceptance rateLargest campusSouthern New Hampshire University · 189,531Undergraduate students
Questions

Questions about Softball colleges

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

How many colleges have Softball?

1550 colleges have Softball programs: 308 Division I, 272 Division II, 397 Division III, 186 NAIA and 342 Junior college.

Which colleges have D1 Softball?

308 colleges compete in NCAA Division I Softball: Abilene Christian University, Alabama A&M University, Alabama State University, Alcorn State University, Appalachian State University, Arizona State University, Arkansas State University, Auburn University and 300 more.

Which colleges have D2 Softball?

272 colleges compete in NCAA Division II Softball: Academy of Art University, Adams State University, Adelphi University, Albany State University, Allen University, American International College, Anderson University, Angelo State University and 264 more.

Which colleges have D3 Softball?

397 colleges compete in NCAA Division III Softball: Adrian College, Agnes Scott College, Albertus Magnus College, Albion College, Albright College, Alfred University, Allegheny College, Alma College and 389 more.

Which colleges have NAIA Softball?

186 colleges compete in NAIA Softball: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Alice Lloyd College, Aquinas College, Arizona Christian University, Ave Maria University, Avila University, Baker University, Bellevue University and 178 more.

Which colleges have JUCO Softball?

342 colleges compete in NJCAA junior college Softball: Allegany College of Maryland, Allen County Community College, Alpena Community College, Alvin Community College, Andrew College, Angelina College, Anne Arundel Community College, Anoka-Ramsey Community College and 334 more.

What is the most affordable college with Softball?

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

What conference do most Softball programs compete in?

The Region 12 has the most Softball programs.

Who are the Softball head coaches?

Kirin Kumar (Ohio State University), Bonnie Tholl (University of Michigan), Tony Baldwin (University of Georgia), Kris Ganeff (University of Notre Dame), Beth Torina (Louisiana State University), Yvette Healy (University of Wisconsin, Madison), Kelly Inouye-Perez (University of California, Los Angeles) and Karen Weekly (University of Tennessee, Knoxville).

How do I contact Softball coaches?

There are 3,166 coaches recruiting Softball. 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

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

D1 Softball colleges

308 schools compete in NCAA Division I. The 12 most popular are listed below.

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D2 Softball colleges

272 schools compete in NCAA Division II. The 12 most popular are listed below.

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D3 Softball colleges

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

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NAIA Softball colleges

186 schools compete in NAIA. The 12 most popular are listed below.

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JUCO Softball colleges

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

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