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Best Softball colleges in South Carolina

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94 coaches recruiting Softball in South Carolina
Overview

Softball colleges in South Carolina

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

Programs
32
Coaches recruiting
94
  • 11Division I
  • 15Division II
  • 2NAIA
  • 2Junior college

South Carolina has 32 colleges with Softball programs. Of those, 11 compete in NCAA Division I, 15 in NCAA Division II, 2 in the NAIA and 2 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Clemson University, University of South Carolina, Columbia and Winthrop University. Their head coaches are John Rittman at Clemson University, Ashley Chastain Woodard at University of South Carolina, Columbia and Kendall Fuller at Winthrop University. 4 schools compete in the South Atlantic Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceFlorence-Darlington Technical College · $2,772Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveClemson University · 38%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of South Carolina, Columbia · 38,532Undergraduate students
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Every Softball program in South Carolina

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Division I · 11

Clemson University logoClemson UniversityClemson · Atlantic Coast · Coach John RittmanUniversity of South Carolina, Columbia logoUniversity of South Carolina, ColumbiaColumbia · Southeastern · Coach Ashley Chastain WoodardWinthrop University logoWinthrop UniversityRock Hill · Big South · Coach Kendall FullerFurman University logoFurman UniversityGreenville · Southern · Coach Mary Beth Dennison

Division II · 15

Claflin University logoClaflin UniversityOrangeburg · Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association · Coach Ricky HoldenCoker University logoCoker UniversityHartsville · South Atlantic · Coach Steven WelshNewberry College logoNewberry CollegeNewberry · South Atlantic · Coach Mitch SmithNorth Greenville University logoNorth Greenville UniversityTigerville · Gulf South · Coach Sarah Hall

NAIA · 2

Columbia International University logoColumbia International UniversityColumbia · Appalachian Athletic · Coach Sara AllenVoorhees University logoVoorhees UniversityDenmark · HBCU Athletic · Coach Courtney Tucker

Junior college · 2

University of South Carolina, Salkehatchie logoUniversity of South Carolina, SalkehatchieAllendale · Region 2Florence-Darlington Technical College logoFlorence-Darlington Technical CollegeFlorence · Region 10 · Coach Madison Ragan

Other associations · 2

Spartanburg Methodist College logoSpartanburg Methodist CollegeSpartanburg · Continental Athletic Conference (Independents) · Coach Kimberly BraxtonUniversity of South Carolina, Union logoUniversity of South Carolina, UnionUnion · Coach William Royce
Questions

Questions about Softball colleges in South Carolina

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

How many colleges in South Carolina have Softball?

32 colleges in South Carolina have Softball programs: 11 Division I, 15 Division II, 2 NAIA and 2 Junior college.

Which colleges in South Carolina have D1 Softball?

11 colleges in South Carolina compete in NCAA Division I Softball: Charleston Southern University, Clemson University, Coastal Carolina University, College of Charleston, Furman University, Presbyterian University, South Carolina State University, University of South Carolina, Columbia and 3 more.

Which colleges in South Carolina have D2 Softball?

15 colleges in South Carolina compete in NCAA Division II Softball: Allen University, Anderson University, Benedict College, Claflin University, Coker University, Converse University, Erskine College, Francis Marion University and 7 more.

Which colleges in South Carolina have NAIA Softball?

2 colleges in South Carolina compete in NAIA Softball: Columbia International University and Voorhees University.

Which colleges in South Carolina have JUCO Softball?

2 colleges in South Carolina compete in NJCAA junior college Softball: Florence-Darlington Technical College and University of South Carolina, Salkehatchie.

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

Florence-Darlington Technical College has the lowest average net price at $2,772 a year after grants and scholarships.

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

The South Atlantic Conference has the most Softball programs in South Carolina.

Who are the Softball head coaches in South Carolina?

John Rittman (Clemson University), Ashley Chastain Woodard (University of South Carolina, Columbia), Kendall Fuller (Winthrop University), Mary Beth Dennison (Furman University), Nakeya L. Hall (South Carolina State University), Kelley Green (Coastal Carolina University), Christi Musser (Charleston Southern University) and Maggie Mrowka (College of Charleston).

How do I contact Softball coaches in South Carolina?

There are 94 coaches recruiting Softball in South 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 South Carolina

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

D1 Softball colleges in South Carolina

11 schools in South Carolina compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Softball colleges in South Carolina

15 schools in South Carolina compete in NCAA Division II. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 15 D2 Softball colleges in South Carolina

NAIA Softball colleges in South Carolina

2 schools in South Carolina compete in NAIA.

JUCO Softball colleges in South Carolina

2 schools in South Carolina compete in NJCAA junior college.