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Best Softball colleges in Colorado

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42 coaches recruiting Softball in Colorado
Overview

Softball colleges in Colorado

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

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Coaches recruiting
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  • 2Division I
  • 9Division II
  • 5Junior college

Colorado has 16 colleges with Softball programs. Of those, 2 compete in NCAA Division I, 9 in NCAA Division II and 5 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Colorado State University, Fort Collins, University of Northern Colorado and Colorado School of Mines. Their head coaches are Michelle Gascoigne at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Dedeann Pendleton-Helm at University of Northern Colorado and Tobin Echo-Hawk at Colorado School of Mines. 9 schools compete in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceOtero College · $12,006Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveColorado School of Mines · 61%Acceptance rateLargest campusColorado State University, Fort Collins · 34,096Undergraduate students
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Division I · 2

Colorado State University, Fort Collins logoColorado State University, Fort CollinsFort Collins · Mountain West · Coach Michelle GascoigneUniversity of Northern Colorado logoUniversity of Northern ColoradoGreeley · Big Sky · Coach Dedeann Pendleton-Helm

Division II · 9

Colorado School of Mines logoColorado School of MinesGolden · Rocky Mountain Athletic · Coach Tobin Echo-HawkUniversity of Colorado, Colorado Springs logoUniversity of Colorado, Colorado SpringsColorado Springs · Rocky Mountain Athletic · Coach Dwight SandersAdams State University logoAdams State UniversityAlamosa · Rocky Mountain Athletic · Coach Dane CraigRegis University logoRegis UniversityDenver · Rocky Mountain Athletic · Coach Candi Letts

Junior college · 5

Lamar Community College logoLamar Community CollegeLamar · Region 9 · Coach Demi MagdalenoNortheastern Junior College logoNortheastern Junior CollegeSterling · Region 9 · Coach Jenny SmockOtero College logoOtero CollegeLa Junta · Region 9 · Coach Marc BenjaminTrinidad State College logoTrinidad State CollegeTrinidad · Region 9 · Coach Tessa Lindberg
Questions

Questions about Softball colleges in Colorado

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

How many colleges in Colorado have Softball?

16 colleges in Colorado have Softball programs: 2 Division I, 9 Division II and 5 Junior college.

Which colleges in Colorado have D1 Softball?

2 colleges in Colorado compete in NCAA Division I Softball: Colorado State University, Fort Collins and University of Northern Colorado.

Which colleges in Colorado have D2 Softball?

9 colleges in Colorado compete in NCAA Division II Softball: Adams State University, Colorado Christian University, Colorado Mesa University, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, Pueblo, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Regis University and 1 more.

Which colleges in Colorado have JUCO Softball?

5 colleges in Colorado compete in NJCAA junior college Softball: Colorado Northwestern Community College, Lamar Community College, Northeastern Junior College, Otero College and Trinidad State College.

What is the most affordable college in Colorado with Softball?

Otero College has the lowest average net price at $12,006 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Softball programs in Colorado compete in?

The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference has the most Softball programs in Colorado.

Who are the Softball head coaches in Colorado?

Michelle Gascoigne (Colorado State University, Fort Collins), Dedeann Pendleton-Helm (University of Northern Colorado), Tobin Echo-Hawk (Colorado School of Mines), Dwight Sanders (University of Colorado, Colorado Springs), Dane Craig (Adams State University), Candi Letts (Regis University), Paige Rhodes (Fort Lewis College) and Mercedes Bohte (Colorado Mesa University).

How do I contact Softball coaches in Colorado?

There are 42 coaches recruiting Softball in Colorado. 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 Colorado

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

D1 Softball colleges in Colorado

2 schools in Colorado compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Softball colleges in Colorado

9 schools in Colorado compete in NCAA Division II.

JUCO Softball colleges in Colorado

5 schools in Colorado compete in NJCAA junior college.