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Best Softball colleges in Michigan

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190 coaches recruiting Softball in Michigan
Overview

Softball colleges in Michigan

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

Programs
46
Coaches recruiting
190
  • 6Division I
  • 7Division II
  • 7Division III
  • 9NAIA
  • 16Junior college

Michigan has 46 colleges with Softball programs. Of those, 6 compete in NCAA Division I, 7 in NCAA Division II, 7 in NCAA Division III, 9 in the NAIA and 16 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Western Michigan University. Their head coaches are Bonnie Tholl at University of Michigan, Sharonda McDonald-Kelley at Michigan State University and Marlee Wilson at Western Michigan University. 16 schools compete in the Region 12, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceMacomb Community College · $2,350Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveUniversity of Michigan · 16%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Michigan · 52,855Undergraduate students
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Division I · 6

University of Michigan logoUniversity of MichiganAnn Arbor · Big Ten · Coach Bonnie ThollMichigan State University logoMichigan State UniversityEast Lansing · Big Ten · Coach Sharonda McDonald-KelleyWestern Michigan University logoWestern Michigan UniversityKalamazoo · Mid-American · Coach Marlee WilsonCentral Michigan University logoCentral Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant · Mid-American · Coach McCall Salmon

Division II · 7

Grand Valley State University logoGrand Valley State UniversityAllendale · Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Dana CallihanFerris State University logoFerris State UniversityBig Rapids · Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Jake SchumannHillsdale College logoHillsdale CollegeHillsdale · Great Midwest Athletic · Coach Kyle GrossNorthwood University logoNorthwood UniversityMidland · Great Midwest Athletic · Coach Brittney Horan

Division III · 7

Hope College logoHope CollegeHolland · Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association · Coach Michelle Brander MetivaAlma College logoAlma CollegeAlma · Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association · Coach Denny GriffinUniversity of Olivet logoUniversity of OlivetOlivet · Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association · Coach Michaela HamiltonAdrian College logoAdrian CollegeAdrian · Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association · Coach Kaitlyn Probelski

NAIA · 9

Concordia University Ann Arbor logoConcordia University Ann ArborAnn Arbor · Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic · Coach Hailey CavanaghCornerstone University logoCornerstone UniversityGrand Rapids · Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic · Coach Elexia FuentesLawrence Technological University logoLawrence Technological UniversitySouthfield · Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic · Coach Michael MeaseAquinas College logoAquinas CollegeGrand Rapids · Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic · Coach Patty Jansen

Junior college · 16

Lansing Community College logoLansing Community CollegeLansing · Region 12 · Coach Marc KibbyGrand Rapids Community College logoGrand Rapids Community CollegeGrand Rapids · Region 12 · Coach Chuck WhiteMacomb Community College logoMacomb Community CollegeWarren · Region 12 · Coach Jim BeardJackson College logoJackson CollegeJackson · Region 12 · Coach Kelly Gahn

Other associations · 1

Grace Christian University logoGrace Christian UniversityWyoming · NCCAA Division I, Midwest · Coach Jeremy Clark
Questions

Questions about Softball colleges in Michigan

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

How many colleges in Michigan have Softball?

46 colleges in Michigan have Softball programs: 6 Division I, 7 Division II, 7 Division III, 9 NAIA and 16 Junior college.

Which colleges in Michigan have D1 Softball?

6 colleges in Michigan compete in NCAA Division I Softball: Central Michigan University, Michigan State University, Oakland University, University of Detroit Mercy, University of Michigan and Western Michigan University.

Which colleges in Michigan have D2 Softball?

7 colleges in Michigan compete in NCAA Division II Softball: Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Hillsdale College, Northwood University, Saginaw Valley State University and Wayne State University.

Which colleges in Michigan have D3 Softball?

7 colleges in Michigan compete in NCAA Division III Softball: Adrian College, Albion College, Alma College, Calvin University, Hope College, Kalamazoo College and University of Olivet.

Which colleges in Michigan have NAIA Softball?

9 colleges in Michigan compete in NAIA Softball: Aquinas College, Cleary University, Concordia University Ann Arbor, Cornerstone University, Lawrence Technological University, Madonna University, Siena Heights University, Spring Arbor University and 1 more.

Which colleges in Michigan have JUCO Softball?

16 colleges in Michigan compete in NJCAA junior college Softball: Alpena Community College, Bay de Noc Community College, Delta College, Glen Oaks Community College, Grand Rapids Community College, Jackson College, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Lake Michigan College and 8 more.

What is the most affordable college in Michigan with Softball?

Macomb Community College has the lowest average net price at $2,350 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Softball programs in Michigan compete in?

The Region 12 has the most Softball programs in Michigan.

Who are the Softball head coaches in Michigan?

Bonnie Tholl (University of Michigan), Sharonda McDonald-Kelley (Michigan State University), Marlee Wilson (Western Michigan University), McCall Salmon (Central Michigan University), Chris Stelma (Oakland University), Dan Vitale (University of Detroit Mercy), Dana Callihan (Grand Valley State University) and Jake Schumann (Ferris State University).

How do I contact Softball coaches in Michigan?

There are 190 coaches recruiting Softball in Michigan. 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 Michigan

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

D1 Softball colleges in Michigan

6 schools in Michigan compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Softball colleges in Michigan

7 schools in Michigan compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Softball colleges in Michigan

7 schools in Michigan compete in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Softball colleges in Michigan

9 schools in Michigan compete in NAIA.

JUCO Softball colleges in Michigan

16 schools in Michigan compete in NJCAA junior college. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 16 JUCO Softball colleges in Michigan