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Best Softball colleges in Maryland

Explore colleges in Maryland 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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77 coaches recruiting Softball in Maryland
Overview

Softball colleges in Maryland

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

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28
Coaches recruiting
77
  • 7Division I
  • 2Division II
  • 6Division III
  • 1NAIA
  • 12Junior college

Maryland has 28 colleges with Softball programs. Of those, 7 compete in NCAA Division I, 2 in NCAA Division II, 6 in NCAA Division III, 1 in the NAIA and 12 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Maryland, College Park, Coppin State University and Mount St. Mary's University. Their head coaches are Lauren Karn at University of Maryland, College Park, Mercedes Hargett at Coppin State University and Anna Nagro at Mount St. Mary's University. 8 schools compete in the Region 20, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceChesapeake College · $5,930Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveUniversity of Maryland, College Park · 45%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Maryland, College Park · 41,725Undergraduate students
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Every Softball program in Maryland

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Division I · 7

University of Maryland, College Park logoUniversity of Maryland, College ParkCollege Park · Big Ten · Coach Lauren KarnCoppin State University logoCoppin State UniversityBaltimore · Mid-Eastern Athletic · Coach Mercedes HargettMount St. Mary's University logoMount St. Mary's UniversityEmmitsburg · Metro Atlantic Athletic · Coach Anna NagroTowson University logoTowson UniversityTowson · Colonial Athletic Association · Coach Lisa Costello

Division II · 2

Bowie State University logoBowie State UniversityBowie · Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association · Coach Ed PowellFrostburg State University logoFrostburg State UniversityFrostburg · Mountain East · Coach Guy Robertson

Division III · 6

Salisbury University logoSalisbury UniversitySalisbury · New Jersey Athletic · Coach Lacey LordMcDaniel College logoMcDaniel CollegeWestminster · Centennial · Coach Jessica ZavoltaNotre Dame of Maryland University logoNotre Dame of Maryland UniversityBaltimore · United East · Coach Billy WilkensStevenson University logoStevenson UniversityOwings Mills · Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation · Coach Julia Culotta

NAIA · 1

Washington Adventist University logoWashington Adventist UniversityTakoma Park · Continental Athletic Conference (Independents) · Coach Delonte Bruce

Junior college · 12

Community College of Baltimore County logoCommunity College of Baltimore CountyBaltimore · Region 1 · Coach Jeff GalbreathMontgomery College logoMontgomery CollegeRockville · Region 20 · Coach Ashleigh GerberAnne Arundel Community College logoAnne Arundel Community CollegeArnold · Region 2 · Coach Guy KlingensmithCecil College logoCecil CollegeNorth East · Region 2 · Coach Isabella Bungo
Questions

Questions about Softball colleges in Maryland

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

How many colleges in Maryland have Softball?

28 colleges in Maryland have Softball programs: 7 Division I, 2 Division II, 6 Division III, 1 NAIA and 12 Junior college.

Which colleges in Maryland have D1 Softball?

7 colleges in Maryland compete in NCAA Division I Softball: Coppin State University, Morgan State University, Mount St. Mary's University, Towson University, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, University of Maryland, College Park and University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Which colleges in Maryland have D2 Softball?

2 colleges in Maryland compete in NCAA Division II Softball: Bowie State University and Frostburg State University.

Which colleges in Maryland have D3 Softball?

6 colleges in Maryland compete in NCAA Division III Softball: Hood College, McDaniel College, Notre Dame of Maryland University, Salisbury University, Stevenson University and Washington College.

Which colleges in Maryland have NAIA Softball?

1 college in Maryland competes in NAIA Softball: Washington Adventist University.

Which colleges in Maryland have JUCO Softball?

12 colleges in Maryland compete in NJCAA junior college Softball: Anne Arundel Community College, Cecil College, Chesapeake College, College of Southern Maryland, Community College of Baltimore County, Frederick Community College, Garrett College, Hagerstown Community College and 4 more.

What is the most affordable college in Maryland with Softball?

Chesapeake College has the lowest average net price at $5,930 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Softball programs in Maryland compete in?

The Region 20 has the most Softball programs in Maryland.

Who are the Softball head coaches in Maryland?

Lauren Karn (University of Maryland, College Park), Mercedes Hargett (Coppin State University), Anna Nagro (Mount St. Mary's University), Lisa Costello (Towson University), Melisa Shock (Morgan State University), Ed Powell (Bowie State University), Guy Robertson (Frostburg State University) and Lacey Lord (Salisbury University).

How do I contact Softball coaches in Maryland?

There are 77 coaches recruiting Softball in Maryland. 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 Maryland

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

D1 Softball colleges in Maryland

7 schools in Maryland compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Softball colleges in Maryland

2 schools in Maryland compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Softball colleges in Maryland

6 schools in Maryland compete in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Softball colleges in Maryland

1 school in Maryland competes in NAIA.

JUCO Softball colleges in Maryland

12 schools in Maryland compete in NJCAA junior college.