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339 coaches recruiting Softball in New York
Overview

Softball colleges in New York

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

Programs
103
Coaches recruiting
339
  • 22Division I
  • 10Division II
  • 49Division III
  • 21Junior college

New York has 103 colleges with Softball programs. Of those, 22 compete in NCAA Division I, 10 in NCAA Division II, 49 in NCAA Division III and 21 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Syracuse University, St. John's University and Stony Brook University. Their head coaches are Shannon Doepking at Syracuse University, Michelle DePolo at St. John's University and Megan T. Bryant at Stony Brook University. 17 schools compete in the Region 3, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceLehman College · $3,961Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveColumbia University · 4%Acceptance rateLargest campusNew York University · 56,832Undergraduate students
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Division I · 22

Syracuse University logoSyracuse UniversitySyracuse · Atlantic Coast · Coach Shannon DoepkingSt. John's University logoSt. John's UniversityQueens · Big East · Coach Michelle DePoloStony Brook University logoStony Brook UniversityStony Brook · Colonial Athletic Association · Coach Megan T. BryantColgate University logoColgate UniversityHamilton · Patriot League · Coach Marissa Lamison-Myers

Division II · 10

Molloy University logoMolloy UniversityRockville Centre · East Coast · Coach Alex RussoDominican University New York logoDominican University New YorkOrangeburg · Central Atlantic Collegiate · Coach Samantha McDonaldMercy University logoMercy UniversityDobbs Ferry · East Coast · Coach Jaime LorenzoPace University logoPace UniversityNew York · Northeast 10 · Coach Claudia Stabile

Division III · 49

New York University logoNew York UniversityNew York · University Athletic Association · Coach Nicole BelliniUniversity of Rochester logoUniversity of RochesterRochester · University Athletic Association · Coach Abby Hurley-MartinRochester Institute of Technology logoRochester Institute of TechnologyRochester · Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association · Coach Rebecca StrykerAlfred University logoAlfred UniversityAlfred · Empire Eight · Coach Luke Wesneski

Junior college · 21

Monroe University logoMonroe UniversityBronx · Region 15 · Coach Lauren FarinaMonroe Community College logoMonroe Community CollegeRochester · Region 3 · Coach Eric BinnOrange County Community College logoOrange County Community CollegeMiddletown · Region 2 · Coach John RywaltSuffolk County Community College logoSuffolk County Community CollegeSelden · Region 15 · Coach Joseph Kosina

Other associations · 1

Bryant & Stratton College, Albany logoBryant & Stratton College, AlbanyAlbany · Region 4 · Coach Dean Herman
Questions

Questions about Softball colleges in New York

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

How many colleges in New York have Softball?

103 colleges in New York have Softball programs: 22 Division I, 10 Division II, 49 Division III and 21 Junior college.

Which colleges in New York have D1 Softball?

22 colleges in New York compete in NCAA Division I Softball: Binghamton University, Canisius University, Colgate University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Fordham University, Hofstra University, Iona University and 14 more.

Which colleges in New York have D2 Softball?

10 colleges in New York compete in NCAA Division II Softball: Adelphi University, College of Staten Island, Dominican University New York, D'Youville University, Mercy University, Molloy University, Pace University, Queens College and 2 more.

Which colleges in New York have D3 Softball?

49 colleges in New York compete in NCAA Division III Softball: Alfred University, Baruch College, Brooklyn College, Clarkson University, College of Mount Saint Vincent, Elmira College, Farmingdale State College, Hamilton College and 41 more.

Which colleges in New York have JUCO Softball?

21 colleges in New York compete in NJCAA junior college Softball: Cayuga County Community College, Corning Community College, Dutchess Community College, Erie Community College, Finger Lakes Community College, Fulton-Montgomery Community College, Genesee Community College, Herkimer County Community College and 13 more.

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

Lehman College has the lowest average net price at $3,961 a year after grants and scholarships.

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

The Region 3 has the most Softball programs in New York.

Who are the Softball head coaches in New York?

Shannon Doepking (Syracuse University), Michelle DePolo (St. John's University), Megan T. Bryant (Stony Brook University), Marissa Lamison-Myers (Colgate University), Tara Smith (Cornell University), Chelsea Plimpton (University at Buffalo), Melissa Inouye (Fordham University) and Casey Bump (Siena College).

How do I contact Softball coaches in New York?

There are 339 coaches recruiting Softball in New York. 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 York

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

D1 Softball colleges in New York

22 schools in New York compete in NCAA Division I. The 12 most popular are listed below.

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D2 Softball colleges in New York

10 schools in New York compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Softball colleges in New York

49 schools in New York compete in NCAA Division III. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 49 D3 Softball colleges in New York

JUCO Softball colleges in New York

21 schools in New York compete in NJCAA junior college. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 21 JUCO Softball colleges in New York