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160 coaches recruiting Softball in Missouri
Overview

Softball colleges in Missouri

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

Programs
47
Coaches recruiting
160
  • 6Division I
  • 13Division II
  • 4Division III
  • 14NAIA
  • 10Junior college

Missouri has 47 colleges with Softball programs. Of those, 6 compete in NCAA Division I, 13 in NCAA Division II, 4 in NCAA Division III, 14 in the NAIA and 10 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Missouri, Columbia, Saint Louis University and Lindenwood University. Their head coaches are Larissa Anderson at University of Missouri, Columbia, Christy Connoyer at Saint Louis University and Erin Brown at Lindenwood University. 9 schools compete in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceSt. Charles Community College · $3,335Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveWashington University in St. Louis · 12%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Missouri, Columbia · 31,543Undergraduate students
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Every Softball program in Missouri

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Division I · 6

University of Missouri, Columbia logoUniversity of Missouri, ColumbiaColumbia · Southeastern · Coach Larissa AndersonSaint Louis University logoSaint Louis UniversitySaint Louis · Atlantic 10 · Coach Christy ConnoyerLindenwood University logoLindenwood UniversitySaint Charles · Ohio Valley · Coach Erin BrownMissouri State University, Springfield logoMissouri State University, SpringfieldSpringfield · Missouri Valley · Coach Kasey Griffith

Division II · 13

University of Central Missouri logoUniversity of Central MissouriWarrensburg · Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association · Coach Susan AndersonTruman State University logoTruman State UniversityKirksville · Great Lakes Valley · Coach Ron FerrillNorthwest Missouri State University logoNorthwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville · Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association · Coach Mark RedburnDrury University logoDrury UniversitySpringfield · Great Lakes Valley · Coach Brooke Gajewski

Division III · 4

Washington University in St. Louis logoWashington University in St. LouisSt. Louis · College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin · Coach Casey CromwellWestminster College logoWestminster CollegeFulton · Upper Midwest Athletic · Coach Sara StaffordFontbonne University logoFontbonne UniversitySaint Louis · St. Louis Intercollegiate AthleticWebster University logoWebster UniversitySaint Louis · St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Al Sampson

NAIA · 14

Columbia College logoColumbia CollegeColumbia · American Midwest · Coach Wendy SprattHarris-Stowe State University logoHarris-Stowe State UniversitySaint Louis · American Midwest · Coach Larry YoungCulver-Stockton College logoCulver-Stockton CollegeCanton · Heart of America Athletic · Coach Jase DaltonCentral Methodist University logoCentral Methodist UniversityFayette · Heart of America Athletic · Coach Pat Reardon

Junior college · 10

Jefferson College logoJefferson CollegeHillsboro · Region 16Missouri State University, West Plains logoMissouri State University, West PlainsWest Plains · Region 16 · Coach Brie BrooksMoberly Area Community College logoMoberly Area Community CollegeMoberly · Region 16 · Coach Matt BauerThree Rivers College logoThree Rivers CollegePoplar Bluff · Region 16 · Coach Jeff Null
Questions

Questions about Softball colleges in Missouri

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

How many colleges in Missouri have Softball?

47 colleges in Missouri have Softball programs: 6 Division I, 13 Division II, 4 Division III, 14 NAIA and 10 Junior college.

Which colleges in Missouri have D1 Softball?

6 colleges in Missouri compete in NCAA Division I Softball: Lindenwood University, Missouri State University, Springfield, Saint Louis University, Southeast Missouri State University, University of Missouri, Columbia and University of Missouri, Kansas City.

Which colleges in Missouri have D2 Softball?

13 colleges in Missouri compete in NCAA Division II Softball: Drury University, Lincoln University, Maryville University of Saint Louis, Missouri Southern State University, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Missouri Western State University, Northwest Missouri State University, Rockhurst University and 5 more.

Which colleges in Missouri have D3 Softball?

4 colleges in Missouri compete in NCAA Division III Softball: Fontbonne University, Washington University in St. Louis, Webster University and Westminster College.

Which colleges in Missouri have NAIA Softball?

14 colleges in Missouri compete in NAIA Softball: Avila University, Central Methodist University, Columbia College, Cottey College, Culver-Stockton College, Evangel University, Hannibal-LaGrange University, Harris-Stowe State University and 6 more.

Which colleges in Missouri have JUCO Softball?

10 colleges in Missouri compete in NJCAA junior college Softball: East Central College, Jefferson College, Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, Mineral Area College, Missouri State University, West Plains, Moberly Area Community College, North Central Missouri College, State Fair Community College and 2 more.

What is the most affordable college in Missouri with Softball?

St. Charles Community College has the lowest average net price at $3,335 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Softball programs in Missouri compete in?

The Great Lakes Valley Conference has the most Softball programs in Missouri.

Who are the Softball head coaches in Missouri?

Larissa Anderson (University of Missouri, Columbia), Christy Connoyer (Saint Louis University), Erin Brown (Lindenwood University), Kasey Griffith (Missouri State University, Springfield), Kiki Stokes O'Connor (University of Missouri, Kansas City), Mark Redburn (Southeast Missouri State University), Susan Anderson (University of Central Missouri) and Ron Ferrill (Truman State University).

How do I contact Softball coaches in Missouri?

There are 160 coaches recruiting Softball in Missouri. 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 Missouri

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

D1 Softball colleges in Missouri

6 schools in Missouri compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Softball colleges in Missouri

13 schools in Missouri compete in NCAA Division II. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 13 D2 Softball colleges in Missouri

D3 Softball colleges in Missouri

4 schools in Missouri compete in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Softball colleges in Missouri

14 schools in Missouri compete in NAIA. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 14 NAIA Softball colleges in Missouri

JUCO Softball colleges in Missouri

10 schools in Missouri compete in NJCAA junior college.