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Best Softball colleges in North Carolina

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177 coaches recruiting Softball in North Carolina
Overview

Softball colleges in North Carolina

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

Programs
55
Coaches recruiting
177
  • 15Division I
  • 16Division II
  • 9Division III
  • 2NAIA
  • 11Junior college

North Carolina has 55 colleges with Softball programs. Of those, 15 compete in NCAA Division I, 16 in NCAA Division II, 9 in NCAA Division III, 2 in the NAIA and 11 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Duke University, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University. Their head coaches are Marissa Young at Duke University, Megan Smith Lyon at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and Lindsay Leftwich at North Carolina State University. 11 schools compete in the Region 10, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceCleveland Community College · $706Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveDuke University · 6%Acceptance rateLargest campusNorth Carolina State University · 38,464Undergraduate students
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Every Softball program in North Carolina

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Division I · 15

Duke University logoDuke UniversityDurham · Atlantic Coast · Coach Marissa YoungUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill logoUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel HillChapel Hill · Atlantic Coast · Coach Megan Smith LyonNorth Carolina State University logoNorth Carolina State UniversityRaleigh · Atlantic Coast · Coach Lindsay LeftwichUniversity of North Carolina, Charlotte logoUniversity of North Carolina, CharlotteCharlotte · American Athletic · Coach Courtney Breault

Division II · 16

Winston-Salem State University logoWinston-Salem State UniversityWinston-Salem · Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association · Coach Tiffany MasseyLenoir Rhyne University logoLenoir Rhyne UniversityHickory · South Atlantic · Coach Shena HollarJohnson C Smith University logoJohnson C Smith UniversityCharlotte · Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association · Coach Chris McKenzieElizabeth City State University logoElizabeth City State UniversityElizabeth City · Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association · Coach Korey Hill

Division III · 9

William & Mary logoWilliam & MaryRaleigh · USA South Athletic · Coach Lauren ConwayPfeiffer University logoPfeiffer UniversityMisenheimer · USA South Athletic · Coach Monte SherrillMethodist University logoMethodist UniversityFayetteville · USA South Athletic · Coach Alexis Wickham AllamanGuilford College logoGuilford CollegeGreensboro · Old Dominion Athletic · Coach Charissa Duncan

NAIA · 2

Montreat College logoMontreat CollegeMontreat · Appalachian AthleticSt. Andrews University logoSt. Andrews UniversityLaurinburg · Appalachian Athletic · Coach Elizabeth Burris

Junior college · 11

Catawba Valley Community College logoCatawba Valley Community CollegeHickory · Region 10 · Coach Mickey BolickCleveland Community College logoCleveland Community CollegeShelby · Region 10 · Coach Ronald BeaverLouisburg College logoLouisburg CollegeLouisburg · Region 10Pitt Community College logoPitt Community CollegeWinterville · Region 10 · Coach Amy Gardner

Other associations · 2

Mid-Atlantic Christian University logoMid-Atlantic Christian UniversityElizabeth City · Coach Nicole DelosreyesJohnson & Wales University, Charlotte logoJohnson & Wales University, CharlotteCharlotte · Coach Alicia Dorgan
Questions

Questions about Softball colleges in North Carolina

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

How many colleges in North Carolina have Softball?

55 colleges in North Carolina have Softball programs: 15 Division I, 16 Division II, 9 Division III, 2 NAIA and 11 Junior college.

Which colleges in North Carolina have D1 Softball?

15 colleges in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division I Softball: Appalachian State University, Campbell University, Duke University, East Carolina University, Elon University, Gardner-Webb University, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina Central University and 7 more.

Which colleges in North Carolina have D2 Softball?

16 colleges in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division II Softball: Barton College, Belmont Abbey College, Catawba College, Chowan University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C Smith University, Lees-McRae College and 8 more.

Which colleges in North Carolina have D3 Softball?

9 colleges in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division III Softball: Brevard College, Greensboro College, Guilford College, Meredith College, Methodist University, North Carolina Wesleyan University, Pfeiffer University, Salem College and 1 more.

Which colleges in North Carolina have NAIA Softball?

2 colleges in North Carolina compete in NAIA Softball: Montreat College and St. Andrews University.

Which colleges in North Carolina have JUCO Softball?

11 colleges in North Carolina compete in NJCAA junior college Softball: Brunswick Community College, Catawba Valley Community College, Central Carolina Community College, Cleveland Community College, Gaston College, Guilford Technical Community College, Louisburg College, Pitt Community College and 3 more.

What is the most affordable college in North Carolina with Softball?

Cleveland Community College has the lowest average net price at $706 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Softball programs in North Carolina compete in?

The Region 10 has the most Softball programs in North Carolina.

Who are the Softball head coaches in North Carolina?

Marissa Young (Duke University), Megan Smith Lyon (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill), Lindsay Leftwich (North Carolina State University), Courtney Breault (University of North Carolina, Charlotte), Shane Winkler (East Carolina University), Whitney Jones (Appalachian State University), Jim Clift (Western Carolina University) and Kella Armstrong (Queens University of Charlotte).

How do I contact Softball coaches in North Carolina?

There are 177 coaches recruiting Softball in North Carolina. 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 North Carolina

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

D1 Softball colleges in North Carolina

15 schools in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division I. The 12 most popular are listed below.

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D2 Softball colleges in North Carolina

16 schools in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division II. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 16 D2 Softball colleges in North Carolina

D3 Softball colleges in North Carolina

9 schools in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Softball colleges in North Carolina

2 schools in North Carolina compete in NAIA.

JUCO Softball colleges in North Carolina

11 schools in North Carolina compete in NJCAA junior college.