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Best Softball colleges in California

Explore colleges in California 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 California

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

Programs
74
Coaches recruiting
289
  • 23Division I
  • 16Division II
  • 12Division III
  • 4NAIA
  • 4Junior college

California has 74 colleges with Softball programs. Of those, 23 compete in NCAA Division I, 16 in NCAA Division II, 12 in NCAA Division III, 4 in the NAIA and 4 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Stanford University, University of California, Los Angeles and University of California, Berkeley. Their head coaches are Jessica Allister at Stanford University, Kelly Inouye-Perez at University of California, Los Angeles and Steve Singleton at University of California, Berkeley. 11 schools compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most common conference.

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Every Softball program in California

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Division I · 23

Stanford University logoStanford UniversityStanford · Atlantic Coast · Coach Jessica AllisterUniversity of California, Los Angeles logoUniversity of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · Big Ten · Coach Kelly Inouye-PerezUniversity of California, Berkeley logoUniversity of California, BerkeleyBerkeley · Atlantic Coast · Coach Steve SingletonSan Diego State University logoSan Diego State UniversitySan Diego · Mountain West · Coach Stacey Nuveman Deniz

Division II · 16

California State University, Dominguez Hills logoCalifornia State University, Dominguez HillsCarson · California Collegiate Athletic Association · Coach Katie GarciaCalifornia State University, Chico logoCalifornia State University, ChicoChico · California Collegiate Athletic Association · Coach Lori PerezConcordia University, Irvine logoConcordia University, IrvineIrvine · Pacific West · Coach Crystal RosenthalDominican University of California logoDominican University of CaliforniaSan Rafael · Pacific West · Coach Juliana Santos
Questions

Questions about Softball colleges in California

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

How many colleges in California have Softball?

74 colleges in California have Softball programs: 23 Division I, 16 Division II, 12 Division III, 4 NAIA and 4 Junior college.

Which colleges in California have D1 Softball?

23 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division I Softball: California Baptist University, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California State University, Bakersfield, California State University, Fresno, California State University, Fullerton, California State University, Long Beach, California State University, Northridge, California State University, Sacramento and 15 more.

Which colleges in California have D2 Softball?

16 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division II Softball: Academy of Art University, Azusa Pacific University, Biola University, California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California State University, Chico, California State University, Dominguez Hills, California State University, East Bay and 8 more.

Which colleges in California have D3 Softball?

12 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division III Softball: California Lutheran University, Chapman University, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Occidental College, Pitzer College, Pomona College, Scripps College and 4 more.

Which colleges in California have NAIA Softball?

4 colleges in California compete in NAIA Softball: Hope International University, La Sierra University, Simpson University and Westcliff University.

Which colleges in California have JUCO Softball?

4 colleges in California compete in NJCAA junior college Softball: Barstow Community College, Cypress College, Ohlone College and Saddleback College.

What is the most affordable college in California with Softball?

Imperial Valley College has the lowest average net price at $1,890 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Softball programs in California compete in?

The Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has the most Softball programs in California.

Who are the Softball head coaches in California?

Jessica Allister (Stanford University), Kelly Inouye-Perez (University of California, Los Angeles), Steve Singleton (University of California, Berkeley), Stacey Nuveman Deniz (San Diego State University), Jenny Condon (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo), Lori Perez (California State University, Sacramento), Jodie Cox (California State University, Northridge) and A.J. Robinson (California State University, Fresno).

How do I contact Softball coaches in California?

There are 289 coaches recruiting Softball in California. 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 California

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

NAIA Softball colleges in California

4 schools in California compete in NAIA.

JUCO Softball colleges in California

4 schools in California compete in NJCAA junior college.