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Best Softball colleges in Minnesota

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131 coaches recruiting Softball in Minnesota
Overview

Softball colleges in Minnesota

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

Programs
40
Coaches recruiting
131
  • 2Division I
  • 9Division II
  • 19Division III
  • 1NAIA
  • 9Junior college

Minnesota has 40 colleges with Softball programs. Of those, 2 compete in NCAA Division I, 9 in NCAA Division II, 19 in NCAA Division III, 1 in the NAIA and 9 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, University of St. Thomas and Minnesota State University, Mankato. Their head coaches are Gretta Melsted at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Jennifer Trotter at University of St. Thomas and Kristle Wolcott at Minnesota State University, Mankato. 13 schools compete in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceRiverland Community College · $8,017Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveCarleton College · 20%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Minnesota, Twin Cities · 56,666Undergraduate students
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Every Softball program in Minnesota

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Division I · 2

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities logoUniversity of Minnesota, Twin CitiesMinneapolis · Big Ten · Coach Gretta MelstedUniversity of St. Thomas logoUniversity of St. ThomasSaint Paul · Pioneer Football League · Coach Jennifer Trotter

Division II · 9

Minnesota State University, Mankato logoMinnesota State University, MankatoMankato · Northern Sun Intercollegiate · Coach Kristle WolcottUniversity of Minnesota, Duluth logoUniversity of Minnesota, DuluthDuluth · Northern Sun Intercollegiate · Coach Nat WagnerSaint Cloud State University logoSaint Cloud State UniversitySaint Cloud · Northern Sun Intercollegiate · Coach Shane BoumanConcordia University, Saint Paul logoConcordia University, Saint PaulSaint Paul · Northern Sun Intercollegiate · Coach Bob Bartel

Division III · 19

Gustavus Adolphus College logoGustavus Adolphus CollegeSaint Peter · Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Emma FrostHamline University logoHamline UniversitySaint Paul · Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Jim RubbelkeSt. Olaf College logoSt. Olaf CollegeNorthfield · Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Kayla HattingBethel University logoBethel UniversitySaint Paul · Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Penny Foore

NAIA · 1

Dakota County Technical College logoDakota County Technical CollegeRosemount · Region 13 · Coach Tom Cross

Junior college · 9

Anoka-Ramsey Community College logoAnoka-Ramsey Community CollegeCoon Rapids · Region 13 · Coach Brian HolcombMinnesota State Community and Technical College logoMinnesota State Community and Technical CollegeFergus Falls · Region 13Rochester Community and Technical College logoRochester Community and Technical CollegeRochester · Region 13 · Coach Chad SchmitzCentral Lakes College, Brainerd logoCentral Lakes College, BrainerdBrainerd · Region 13 · Coach Ray Austin
Questions

Questions about Softball colleges in Minnesota

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

How many colleges in Minnesota have Softball?

40 colleges in Minnesota have Softball programs: 2 Division I, 9 Division II, 19 Division III, 1 NAIA and 9 Junior college.

Which colleges in Minnesota have D1 Softball?

2 colleges in Minnesota compete in NCAA Division I Softball: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and University of St. Thomas.

Which colleges in Minnesota have D2 Softball?

9 colleges in Minnesota compete in NCAA Division II Softball: Bemidji State University, Concordia University, Saint Paul, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Saint Cloud State University, Southwest Minnesota State University, University of Minnesota, Crookston, University of Minnesota, Duluth and 1 more.

Which colleges in Minnesota have D3 Softball?

19 colleges in Minnesota compete in NCAA Division III Softball: Augsburg University, Bethany Lutheran College, Bethel University, Carleton College, College of Saint Benedict, College of Saint Scholastica, Concordia College, Moorhead, Crown College and 11 more.

Which colleges in Minnesota have NAIA Softball?

1 college in Minnesota competes in NAIA Softball: Dakota County Technical College.

Which colleges in Minnesota have JUCO Softball?

9 colleges in Minnesota compete in NJCAA junior college Softball: Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Central Lakes College, Brainerd, Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Northland Community and Technical College, Ridgewater College, Riverland Community College, Rochester Community and Technical College and 1 more.

What is the most affordable college in Minnesota with Softball?

Riverland Community College has the lowest average net price at $8,017 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Softball programs in Minnesota compete in?

The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has the most Softball programs in Minnesota.

Who are the Softball head coaches in Minnesota?

Gretta Melsted (University of Minnesota, Twin Cities), Jennifer Trotter (University of St. Thomas), Kristle Wolcott (Minnesota State University, Mankato), Nat Wagner (University of Minnesota, Duluth), Shane Bouman (Saint Cloud State University), Bob Bartel (Concordia University, Saint Paul), Ashton Sangster (University of Minnesota, Crookston) and Greg Jones (Winona State University).

How do I contact Softball coaches in Minnesota?

There are 131 coaches recruiting Softball in Minnesota. 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 Minnesota

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

D1 Softball colleges in Minnesota

2 schools in Minnesota compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Softball colleges in Minnesota

9 schools in Minnesota compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Softball colleges in Minnesota

19 schools in Minnesota compete in NCAA Division III. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 19 D3 Softball colleges in Minnesota

NAIA Softball colleges in Minnesota

1 school in Minnesota competes in NAIA.

JUCO Softball colleges in Minnesota

9 schools in Minnesota compete in NJCAA junior college.