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Best Softball colleges in Alabama

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114 coaches recruiting Softball in Alabama
Overview

Softball colleges in Alabama

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

Programs
38
Coaches recruiting
114
  • 10Division I
  • 7Division II
  • 2Division III
  • 5NAIA
  • 13Junior college

Alabama has 38 colleges with Softball programs. Of those, 10 compete in NCAA Division I, 7 in NCAA Division II, 2 in NCAA Division III, 5 in the NAIA and 13 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Alabama, Auburn University and Jacksonville State University. Their head coaches are Patrick Murphy at University of Alabama, Chris Malveaux at Auburn University and Julie Boland at Jacksonville State University. 11 schools compete in the Region 22, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceReid State Technical College · $2,288Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveUniversity of West Alabama · 43%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Alabama · 40,846Undergraduate students
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Every Softball program in Alabama

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Division I · 10

University of Alabama logoUniversity of AlabamaTuscaloosa · Southeastern · Coach Patrick MurphyAuburn University logoAuburn UniversityAuburn · Southeastern · Coach Chris MalveauxJacksonville State University logoJacksonville State UniversityJacksonville · Conference USA · Coach Julie BolandSamford University logoSamford UniversityBirmingham · Southern · Coach Megan Curry

Division II · 7

University of West Alabama logoUniversity of West AlabamaLivingston · Gulf South · Coach Stephanie DefeoUniversity of Montevallo logoUniversity of MontevalloMontevallo · Gulf South · Coach Beth WadeAuburn University at Montgomery logoAuburn University at MontgomeryMontgomery · Gulf South · Coach Scottie Wilkes LaneySpring Hill College logoSpring Hill CollegeMobile · Southern Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Hannah Fillmore

Division III · 2

Birmingham-Southern College logoBirmingham-Southern CollegeBirmingham · Southern Athletic Association · Coach Megan CurryHuntingdon College logoHuntingdon CollegeMontgomery · USA South Athletic · Coach Casey Chrietzberg

NAIA · 5

University of Mobile logoUniversity of MobileMobile · Southern States Athletic · Coach Alison Sellers-CookFaulkner University logoFaulkner UniversityMontgomery · Southern States Athletic · Coach Hal WynnOakwood University logoOakwood UniversityHuntsville · Coach Darrius JohnsonStillman College logoStillman CollegeTuscaloosa · HBCU Athletic · Coach Joel Penfield

Junior college · 13

Northeast Alabama Community College logoNortheast Alabama Community CollegeRainsville · Region 7 · Coach Joe GuthrieBishop State Community College logoBishop State Community CollegeMobile · Region 22 · Coach Monica MeadowsChattahoochee Valley Community College logoChattahoochee Valley Community CollegePhenix City · Region 22 · Coach Steve O'SteenCoastal Alabama Community College logoCoastal Alabama Community CollegeBay Minette · Region 22 · Coach Mallory Radwitch

Other associations · 1

United States Sports University logoUnited States Sports UniversityDaphne · Coach Morgan Cinello
Questions

Questions about Softball colleges in Alabama

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

How many colleges in Alabama have Softball?

38 colleges in Alabama have Softball programs: 10 Division I, 7 Division II, 2 Division III, 5 NAIA and 13 Junior college.

Which colleges in Alabama have D1 Softball?

10 colleges in Alabama compete in NCAA Division I Softball: Alabama A&M University, Alabama State University, Auburn University, Jacksonville State University, Samford University, Troy University, University of Alabama, University of Alabama, Birmingham and 2 more.

Which colleges in Alabama have D2 Softball?

7 colleges in Alabama compete in NCAA Division II Softball: Auburn University at Montgomery, Auburn University, Montgomery, Miles College, Spring Hill College, Tuskegee University, University of Montevallo and University of West Alabama.

Which colleges in Alabama have D3 Softball?

2 colleges in Alabama compete in NCAA Division III Softball: Birmingham-Southern College and Huntingdon College.

Which colleges in Alabama have NAIA Softball?

5 colleges in Alabama compete in NAIA Softball: Faulkner University, Oakwood University, Stillman College, Talladega College and University of Mobile.

Which colleges in Alabama have JUCO Softball?

13 colleges in Alabama compete in NJCAA junior college Softball: Bishop State Community College, Chattahoochee Valley Community College, Coastal Alabama Community College, Enterprise State Community College, Gadsden State Community College, George C Wallace State Community College, Selma, Lurleen B Wallace Community College, Marion Military Institute and 5 more.

What is the most affordable college in Alabama with Softball?

Reid State Technical College has the lowest average net price at $2,288 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Softball programs in Alabama compete in?

The Region 22 has the most Softball programs in Alabama.

Who are the Softball head coaches in Alabama?

Patrick Murphy (University of Alabama), Chris Malveaux (Auburn University), Julie Boland (Jacksonville State University), Megan Curry (Samford University), Megan Curry (University of Alabama, Birmingham), Becky Clark (University of South Alabama), Camise Patterson (Alabama State University) and Ashley Cozart (University of North Alabama).

How do I contact Softball coaches in Alabama?

There are 114 coaches recruiting Softball in Alabama. 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 Alabama

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

D1 Softball colleges in Alabama

10 schools in Alabama compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Softball colleges in Alabama

7 schools in Alabama compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Softball colleges in Alabama

2 schools in Alabama compete in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Softball colleges in Alabama

5 schools in Alabama compete in NAIA.

JUCO Softball colleges in Alabama

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

See all 13 JUCO Softball colleges in Alabama