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Best Softball colleges in Kansas

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Overview

Softball colleges in Kansas

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

Programs
44
Coaches recruiting
94
  • 2Division I
  • 5Division II
  • 15NAIA
  • 21Junior college

Kansas has 44 colleges with Softball programs. Of those, 2 compete in NCAA Division I, 5 in NCAA Division II, 15 in the NAIA, 21 at the junior college level and 1 in other associations. The most popular programs are University of Kansas, Wichita State University and Sterling College. Their head coaches are Jennifer McFalls at University of Kansas, Kristi Bredbenner at Wichita State University and Gwen Mikkelsen at Sterling College. 21 schools compete in the Region 6, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceIndependence Community College · $3,738Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveSterling College · 48%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Kansas · 29,792Undergraduate students
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Every Softball program in Kansas

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Division I · 2

University of Kansas logoUniversity of KansasLawrence · Big Twelve · Coach Jennifer McFallsWichita State University logoWichita State UniversityWichita · American Athletic · Coach Kristi Bredbenner

Division II · 5

Emporia State University logoEmporia State UniversityEmporia · Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association · Coach Megan HillFort Hays State University logoFort Hays State UniversityHays · Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationPittsburg State University logoPittsburg State UniversityPittsburg · Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association · Coach Beau SchultzNewman University logoNewman UniversityWichita · Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association · Coach Brittany Henning

NAIA · 15

Sterling College logoSterling CollegeSterling · Kansas Collegiate Athletic · Coach Gwen MikkelsenBenedictine College logoBenedictine CollegeAtchison · Heart of America Athletic · Coach Paul HuntMidAmerica Nazarene University logoMidAmerica Nazarene UniversityOlathe · Heart of America Athletic · Coach Steve BabinskiUniversity of Saint Mary logoUniversity of Saint MaryLeavenworth · Kansas Collegiate Athletic · Coach Jay Monhollon

Junior college · 21

Kansas City Kansas Community College logoKansas City Kansas Community CollegeKansas City · Region 6 · Coach Lana RossButler Community College logoButler Community CollegeEl Dorado · Region 6 · Coach Morgan BohananDodge City Community College logoDodge City Community CollegeDodge City · Region 6 · Coach Mike ViramontezFort Scott Community College logoFort Scott Community CollegeFort Scott · Region 6 · Coach Kiana Saint Pierre

Other associations · 1

Kansas Christian College logoKansas Christian CollegeOverland Park · NCCAA Division II, Central · Coach TaraLee McReynolds
Questions

Questions about Softball colleges in Kansas

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

How many colleges in Kansas have Softball?

44 colleges in Kansas have Softball programs: 2 Division I, 5 Division II, 15 NAIA and 21 Junior college.

Which colleges in Kansas have D1 Softball?

2 colleges in Kansas compete in NCAA Division I Softball: University of Kansas and Wichita State University.

Which colleges in Kansas have D2 Softball?

5 colleges in Kansas compete in NCAA Division II Softball: Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Newman University, Pittsburg State University and Washburn University.

Which colleges in Kansas have NAIA Softball?

15 colleges in Kansas compete in NAIA Softball: Baker University, Benedictine College, Bethany College, Bethel College, Central Christian College of Kansas, Friends University, Haskell Indian Nations University, Kansas Wesleyan University and 7 more.

Which colleges in Kansas have JUCO Softball?

21 colleges in Kansas compete in NJCAA junior college Softball: Allen County Community College, Barton County Community College, Butler Community College, Cloud County Community College, Coffeyville Community College, Colby Community College, Cowley County Community College, Dodge City Community College and 13 more.

What is the most affordable college in Kansas with Softball?

Independence Community College has the lowest average net price at $3,738 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Softball programs in Kansas compete in?

The Region 6 has the most Softball programs in Kansas.

Who are the Softball head coaches in Kansas?

Jennifer McFalls (University of Kansas), Kristi Bredbenner (Wichita State University), Gwen Mikkelsen (Sterling College), Megan Hill (Emporia State University), Lana Ross (Kansas City Kansas Community College), Beau Schultz (Pittsburg State University), Brittany Henning (Newman University) and Brenda Holaday (Washburn University).

How do I contact Softball coaches in Kansas?

There are 94 coaches recruiting Softball in Kansas. 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 Kansas

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

D1 Softball colleges in Kansas

2 schools in Kansas compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Softball colleges in Kansas

5 schools in Kansas compete in NCAA Division II.

NAIA Softball colleges in Kansas

15 schools in Kansas compete in NAIA. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 15 NAIA Softball colleges in Kansas

JUCO Softball colleges in Kansas

21 schools in Kansas compete in NJCAA junior college. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 21 JUCO Softball colleges in Kansas