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Best Softball colleges in Massachusetts

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178 coaches recruiting Softball in Massachusetts
Overview

Softball colleges in Massachusetts

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

Programs
53
Coaches recruiting
178
  • 8Division I
  • 3Division II
  • 38Division III
  • 1NAIA
  • 3Junior college

Massachusetts has 53 colleges with Softball programs. Of those, 8 compete in NCAA Division I, 3 in NCAA Division II, 38 in NCAA Division III, 1 in the NAIA and 3 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Boston College, Harvard University and Boston University. Their head coaches are Beth Krysiak at Boston College, Jenny Rohn at Harvard University and Ashley Waters at Boston University. 9 schools compete in the New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceNorthern Essex Community College · $6,049Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveHarvard University · 4%Acceptance rateLargest campusBoston University · 37,737Undergraduate students
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Every Softball program in Massachusetts

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Division I · 8

Boston College logoBoston CollegeChestnut Hill · Atlantic Coast · Coach Beth KrysiakHarvard University logoHarvard UniversityCambridge · Ivy Group · Coach Jenny RohnBoston University logoBoston UniversityBoston · Patriot League · Coach Ashley WatersUniversity of Massachusetts, Amherst logoUniversity of Massachusetts, AmherstAmherst · Independent Northeast Region · Coach Danielle Henderson

Division II · 3

Assumption University logoAssumption UniversityWorcester · Northeast 10 · Coach Stacey MayerAmerican International College logoAmerican International CollegeSpringfield · Northeast 10 · Coach Shalise TolentinoBentley University logoBentley UniversityWaltham · Northeast 10 · Coach Brook Capello

Division III · 38

Wheaton College logoWheaton CollegeNorton · New England Women's & Men's Athletic · Coach Erin MillerAmherst College logoAmherst CollegeAmherst · New England Small College Athletic · Coach Diann RamseyMassachusetts Institute of Technology logoMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge · New England Women's & Men's Athletic · Coach Madison TrotmanSpringfield College logoSpringfield CollegeSpringfield · New England Women's & Men's Athletic · Coach Diane L. Potter

NAIA · 1

Fisher College logoFisher CollegeBoston · Continental Athletic Conference (Independents) · Coach Caitlyn Wood

Junior college · 3

Northern Essex Community College logoNorthern Essex Community CollegeHaverhill · Region 20Quincy College logoQuincy CollegeQuincy · Region 1Roxbury Community College logoRoxbury Community CollegeRoxbury Crossing · Region 1 · Coach Delilah Polanco
Questions

Questions about Softball colleges in Massachusetts

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

How many colleges in Massachusetts have Softball?

53 colleges in Massachusetts have Softball programs: 8 Division I, 3 Division II, 38 Division III, 1 NAIA and 3 Junior college.

Which colleges in Massachusetts have D1 Softball?

8 colleges in Massachusetts compete in NCAA Division I Softball: Boston College, Boston University, College of the Holy Cross, Harvard University, Merrimack College, Stonehill College, University of Massachusetts, Amherst and University of Massachusetts, Lowell.

Which colleges in Massachusetts have D2 Softball?

3 colleges in Massachusetts compete in NCAA Division II Softball: American International College, Assumption University and Bentley University.

Which colleges in Massachusetts have D3 Softball?

38 colleges in Massachusetts compete in NCAA Division III Softball: Amherst College, Anna Maria College, Babson College, Brandeis University, Bridgewater State University, Clark University, College of Our Lady of the Elms, Curry College and 30 more.

Which colleges in Massachusetts have NAIA Softball?

1 college in Massachusetts competes in NAIA Softball: Fisher College.

Which colleges in Massachusetts have JUCO Softball?

3 colleges in Massachusetts compete in NJCAA junior college Softball: Northern Essex Community College, Quincy College and Roxbury Community College.

What is the most affordable college in Massachusetts with Softball?

Northern Essex Community College has the lowest average net price at $6,049 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Softball programs in Massachusetts compete in?

The New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference has the most Softball programs in Massachusetts.

Who are the Softball head coaches in Massachusetts?

Beth Krysiak (Boston College), Jenny Rohn (Harvard University), Ashley Waters (Boston University), Danielle Henderson (University of Massachusetts, Amherst), Jill Gagnon (Merrimack College), Ali Maloof (Stonehill College), Jon Ladino (College of the Holy Cross) and Jen Starek (University of Massachusetts, Lowell).

How do I contact Softball coaches in Massachusetts?

There are 178 coaches recruiting Softball in Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts

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

D1 Softball colleges in Massachusetts

8 schools in Massachusetts compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Softball colleges in Massachusetts

3 schools in Massachusetts compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Softball colleges in Massachusetts

38 schools in Massachusetts compete in NCAA Division III. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 38 D3 Softball colleges in Massachusetts

NAIA Softball colleges in Massachusetts

1 school in Massachusetts competes in NAIA.

JUCO Softball colleges in Massachusetts

3 schools in Massachusetts compete in NJCAA junior college.