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Best Softball colleges in Iowa

Explore colleges in Iowa 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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141 coaches recruiting Softball in Iowa
Overview

Softball colleges in Iowa

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

Programs
39
Coaches recruiting
141
  • 4Division I
  • 1Division II
  • 10Division III
  • 11NAIA
  • 13Junior college

Iowa has 39 colleges with Softball programs. Of those, 4 compete in NCAA Division I, 1 in NCAA Division II, 10 in NCAA Division III, 11 in the NAIA and 13 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Iowa, Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa. Their head coaches are Stacy May-Johnson at University of Iowa, Jamie Pinkerton at Iowa State University and Ryan Jacobs at University of Northern Iowa. 10 schools compete in the Region 11, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceMarshalltown Community College · $8,724Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveGrinnell College · 15%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Iowa · 30,779Undergraduate students
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Division I · 4

University of Iowa logoUniversity of IowaIowa City · Big Ten · Coach Stacy May-JohnsonIowa State University logoIowa State UniversityAmes · Big Twelve · Coach Jamie PinkertonUniversity of Northern Iowa logoUniversity of Northern IowaCedar Falls · Missouri Valley · Coach Ryan JacobsDrake University logoDrake UniversityDes Moines · Pioneer Football League · Coach Lindsay Diehl

Division II · 1

Upper Iowa University logoUpper Iowa UniversityFayette · Great Lakes Valley · Coach Rachel Rhode

Division III · 10

Cornell College logoCornell CollegeMount Vernon · Midwest · Coach Robin BrandBuena Vista University logoBuena Vista UniversityStorm Lake · American Rivers · Coach Tammy UtleyCentral College logoCentral CollegePella · American Rivers · Coach George WaresSimpson College logoSimpson CollegeIndianola · American Rivers · Coach Brent Matthias

NAIA · 11

Grand View University logoGrand View UniversityDes Moines · Heart of America Athletic · Coach Lou A. YacinichDordt University logoDordt UniversitySioux Center · Great Plains Athletic · Coach Jeff ZomerGraceland University, Lamoni logoGraceland University, LamoniLamoni · Coach Gracie LopezClarke University logoClarke UniversityDubuque · Heart of America Athletic · Coach Garland Shirley

Junior college · 13

Iowa Western Community College logoIowa Western Community CollegeCouncil Bluffs · Region 11 · Coach Heidi JordanIndian Hills Community College logoIndian Hills Community CollegeOttumwa · Region 11 · Coach Gretta HartzIowa Central Community College logoIowa Central Community CollegeFort Dodge · Region 11 · Coach Bo TjebbenKirkwood Community College logoKirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids · Region 11 · Coach Eric Frese
Questions

Questions about Softball colleges in Iowa

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

How many colleges in Iowa have Softball?

39 colleges in Iowa have Softball programs: 4 Division I, 1 Division II, 10 Division III, 11 NAIA and 13 Junior college.

Which colleges in Iowa have D1 Softball?

4 colleges in Iowa compete in NCAA Division I Softball: Drake University, Iowa State University, University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa.

Which colleges in Iowa have D2 Softball?

1 college in Iowa competes in NCAA Division II Softball: Upper Iowa University.

Which colleges in Iowa have D3 Softball?

10 colleges in Iowa compete in NCAA Division III Softball: Buena Vista University, Central College, Coe College, Cornell College, Grinnell College, Loras College, Luther College, Simpson College and 2 more.

Which colleges in Iowa have NAIA Softball?

11 colleges in Iowa compete in NAIA Softball: Briar Cliff University, Clarke University, Dordt University, Graceland Universit, Graceland University, Lamoni, Grand View University, Mount Mercy University, Northwestern College and 3 more.

Which colleges in Iowa have JUCO Softball?

13 colleges in Iowa compete in NJCAA junior college Softball: Des Moines Area Community College, Ellsworth Community College, Hawkeye Community College, Indian Hills Community College, Iowa Central Community College, Iowa Lakes Community College, Iowa Western Community College, Kirkwood Community College and 5 more.

What is the most affordable college in Iowa with Softball?

Marshalltown Community College has the lowest average net price at $8,724 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Softball programs in Iowa compete in?

The Region 11 has the most Softball programs in Iowa.

Who are the Softball head coaches in Iowa?

Stacy May-Johnson (University of Iowa), Jamie Pinkerton (Iowa State University), Ryan Jacobs (University of Northern Iowa), Lindsay Diehl (Drake University), Rachel Rhode (Upper Iowa University), Robin Brand (Cornell College), Lou A. Yacinich (Grand View University) and Tammy Utley (Buena Vista University).

How do I contact Softball coaches in Iowa?

There are 141 coaches recruiting Softball in Iowa. 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 Iowa

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

D1 Softball colleges in Iowa

4 schools in Iowa compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Softball colleges in Iowa

1 school in Iowa competes in NCAA Division II.

D3 Softball colleges in Iowa

10 schools in Iowa compete in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Softball colleges in Iowa

11 schools in Iowa compete in NAIA.

JUCO Softball colleges in Iowa

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

See all 13 JUCO Softball colleges in Iowa