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Best Softball colleges in Rhode Island

Explore colleges in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island

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

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9
Coaches recruiting
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  • 4Division I
  • 4Division III
  • 1Junior college

Rhode Island has 9 colleges with Softball programs: Providence College, University of Rhode Island, Brown University, Bryant University, Salve Regina University, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, Rhode Island College, Roger Williams University and Community College of Rhode Island. Of those, 4 compete in NCAA Division I, 4 in NCAA Division III and 1 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Providence College, University of Rhode Island and Brown University. Their head coaches are Kelsey Christensen at Providence College, Mike Coutts at University of Rhode Island and Mary Holt-Kelsch at Brown University. 2 schools compete in the Colonial Athletic Association, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceCommunity College of Rhode Island · $6,475Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveBrown University · 5%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Rhode Island · 17,210Undergraduate students
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Every Softball program in Rhode Island

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Division I · 4

Providence College logoProvidence CollegeProvidence · Big East · Coach Kelsey ChristensenUniversity of Rhode Island logoUniversity of Rhode IslandKingston · Colonial Athletic Association · Coach Mike CouttsBrown University logoBrown UniversityProvidence · Ivy Group · Coach Mary Holt-KelschBryant University logoBryant UniversitySmithfield · Colonial Athletic Association · Coach Bianka Bell

Division III · 4

Salve Regina University logoSalve Regina UniversityNewport · New England Women's & Men's Athletic · Coach Tori ConstantinJohnson & Wales University, Providence logoJohnson & Wales University, ProvidenceProvidence · Great Northeast AthleticRhode Island College logoRhode Island CollegeProvidence · Little East · Coach Lauren HatfieldRoger Williams University logoRoger Williams UniversityBristol · Conference of New England · Coach Joyce Maudie

Junior college · 1

Community College of Rhode Island logoCommunity College of Rhode IslandWarwick · Region 3 · Coach Lis Braun
Questions

Questions about Softball colleges in Rhode Island

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

How many colleges in Rhode Island have Softball?

9 colleges in Rhode Island have Softball programs: 4 Division I, 4 Division III and 1 Junior college.

Which colleges in Rhode Island have D1 Softball?

4 colleges in Rhode Island compete in NCAA Division I Softball: Brown University, Bryant University, Providence College and University of Rhode Island.

Which colleges in Rhode Island have D3 Softball?

4 colleges in Rhode Island compete in NCAA Division III Softball: Johnson & Wales University, Providence, Rhode Island College, Roger Williams University and Salve Regina University.

Which colleges in Rhode Island have JUCO Softball?

1 college in Rhode Island competes in NJCAA junior college Softball: Community College of Rhode Island.

What is the most affordable college in Rhode Island with Softball?

Community College of Rhode Island has the lowest average net price at $6,475 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Softball programs in Rhode Island compete in?

The Colonial Athletic Association has the most Softball programs in Rhode Island.

Who are the Softball head coaches in Rhode Island?

Kelsey Christensen (Providence College), Mike Coutts (University of Rhode Island), Mary Holt-Kelsch (Brown University), Bianka Bell (Bryant University), Tori Constantin (Salve Regina University), Lauren Hatfield (Rhode Island College), Joyce Maudie (Roger Williams University) and Lis Braun (Community College of Rhode Island).

How do I contact Softball coaches in Rhode Island?

There are 23 coaches recruiting Softball in Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island

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

D1 Softball colleges in Rhode Island

4 schools in Rhode Island compete in NCAA Division I.

D3 Softball colleges in Rhode Island

4 schools in Rhode Island compete in NCAA Division III.

JUCO Softball colleges in Rhode Island

1 school in Rhode Island competes in NJCAA junior college.