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Best Softball colleges in Arkansas

Explore colleges in Arkansas recruiting Softball athletes, most popular programs first. Open any school to see its division, costs and coaches, or let our softball recruiting platform email every coach for you.

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Overview

Softball colleges in Arkansas

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

Programs
27
Coaches recruiting
55
  • 5Division I
  • 8Division II
  • 3Division III
  • 3NAIA
  • 6Junior college

Arkansas has 27 colleges with Softball programs. Of those, 5 compete in NCAA Division I, 8 in NCAA Division II, 3 in NCAA Division III, 3 in the NAIA, 6 at the junior college level and 2 in other associations. The most popular programs are University of Arkansas, Arkansas State University and University of Arkansas, Little Rock. Their head coaches are Courtney Deifel at University of Arkansas and Michael Bumpers at University of Arkansas, Little Rock. 8 schools compete in the Great American Conference, the most common conference.

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Every Softball program in Arkansas

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Questions

Questions about Softball colleges in Arkansas

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

How many colleges in Arkansas have Softball?

27 colleges in Arkansas have Softball programs: 5 Division I, 8 Division II, 3 Division III, 3 NAIA and 6 Junior college.

Which colleges in Arkansas have D1 Softball?

5 colleges in Arkansas compete in NCAA Division I Softball: Arkansas State University, University of Arkansas, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff and University of Central Arkansas.

Which colleges in Arkansas have D2 Softball?

8 colleges in Arkansas compete in NCAA Division II Softball: Arkansas Tech University, Harding University, Henderson State University, Ouachita Baptist University, Southern Arkansas University, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, University of Arkansas at Monticello and University of Arkansas, Monticello.

Which colleges in Arkansas have D3 Softball?

3 colleges in Arkansas compete in NCAA Division III Softball: Hendrix College, Lyon College and University of the Ozarks.

Which colleges in Arkansas have NAIA Softball?

3 colleges in Arkansas compete in NAIA Softball: Central Baptist College, Crowley's Ridge College and Williams Baptist University.

Which colleges in Arkansas have JUCO Softball?

6 colleges in Arkansas compete in NJCAA junior college Softball: Arkansas State University, Mid-South, Arkansas State University, Newport, Shorter College, Southeast Arkansas College, Southern Arkansas University Tech and University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain.

What is the most affordable college in Arkansas with Softball?

University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain has the lowest average net price at $6,076 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Softball programs in Arkansas compete in?

The Great American Conference has the most Softball programs in Arkansas.

Who are the Softball head coaches in Arkansas?

Courtney Deifel (University of Arkansas), Michael Bumpers (University of Arkansas, Little Rock), Kayla Lucas (University of Central Arkansas), Michael Bumpers (University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff), Jordon Jones (Arkansas Tech University), Shelby Shelton (Southern Arkansas University Main Campus), Kyle Lem (University of Arkansas, Monticello) and Jeff Jackson (Ouachita Baptist University).

How do I contact Softball coaches in Arkansas?

There are 55 coaches recruiting Softball in Arkansas. 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 Arkansas

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