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Best Softball colleges in New Mexico

Explore colleges in New Mexico 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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Overview

Softball colleges in New Mexico

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

Programs
7
Coaches recruiting
16
  • 2Division I
  • 3Division II
  • 1NAIA
  • 1Junior college

New Mexico has 7 colleges with Softball programs: University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, Western New Mexico University, New Mexico Highlands University, Eastern New Mexico University, University of the Southwest and Luna Community College. Of those, 2 compete in NCAA Division I, 3 in NCAA Division II, 1 in the NAIA and 1 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University and Western New Mexico University. Their head coaches are Nicole Orgeron at University of New Mexico, Benet Higgs at New Mexico State University and Ashley Hickman at Western New Mexico University. 2 schools compete in the Lone Star Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceLuna Community College · $5,497Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveNew Mexico State University · 89%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of New Mexico · 23,124Undergraduate students
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Every Softball program in New Mexico

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Division I · 2

University of New Mexico logoUniversity of New MexicoAlbuquerque · Mountain West · Coach Nicole OrgeronNew Mexico State University logoNew Mexico State UniversityLas Cruces · Conference USA · Coach Benet Higgs

Division II · 3

Western New Mexico University logoWestern New Mexico UniversitySilver City · Lone Star · Coach Ashley HickmanNew Mexico Highlands University logoNew Mexico Highlands UniversityLas Vegas · Rocky Mountain Athletic · Coach Kali PughEastern New Mexico University logoEastern New Mexico UniversityPortales · Lone Star · Coach Amanda Fefel

NAIA · 1

University of the Southwest logoUniversity of the SouthwestHobbs · Red River Athletic · Coach Chris Petroski

Junior college · 1

Luna Community College logoLuna Community CollegeLas Vegas · Region 5
Questions

Questions about Softball colleges in New Mexico

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

How many colleges in New Mexico have Softball?

7 colleges in New Mexico have Softball programs: 2 Division I, 3 Division II, 1 NAIA and 1 Junior college.

Which colleges in New Mexico have D1 Softball?

2 colleges in New Mexico compete in NCAA Division I Softball: New Mexico State University and University of New Mexico.

Which colleges in New Mexico have D2 Softball?

3 colleges in New Mexico compete in NCAA Division II Softball: Eastern New Mexico University, New Mexico Highlands University and Western New Mexico University.

Which colleges in New Mexico have NAIA Softball?

1 college in New Mexico competes in NAIA Softball: University of the Southwest.

Which colleges in New Mexico have JUCO Softball?

1 college in New Mexico competes in NJCAA junior college Softball: Luna Community College.

What is the most affordable college in New Mexico with Softball?

Luna Community College has the lowest average net price at $5,497 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Softball programs in New Mexico compete in?

The Lone Star Conference has the most Softball programs in New Mexico.

Who are the Softball head coaches in New Mexico?

Nicole Orgeron (University of New Mexico), Benet Higgs (New Mexico State University), Ashley Hickman (Western New Mexico University), Kali Pugh (New Mexico Highlands University), Amanda Fefel (Eastern New Mexico University) and Chris Petroski (University of the Southwest).

How do I contact Softball coaches in New Mexico?

There are 16 coaches recruiting Softball in New Mexico. 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 New Mexico

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

D1 Softball colleges in New Mexico

2 schools in New Mexico compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Softball colleges in New Mexico

3 schools in New Mexico compete in NCAA Division II.

NAIA Softball colleges in New Mexico

1 school in New Mexico competes in NAIA.

JUCO Softball colleges in New Mexico

1 school in New Mexico competes in NJCAA junior college.