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Best Softball colleges in Texas

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Overview

Softball colleges in Texas

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

Programs
87
Coaches recruiting
286
  • 21Division I
  • 11Division II
  • 15Division III
  • 10NAIA
  • 28Junior college

Texas has 87 colleges with Softball programs. Of those, 21 compete in NCAA Division I, 11 in NCAA Division II, 15 in NCAA Division III, 10 in the NAIA and 28 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Texas, Austin, Texas A&M University and Baylor University. Their head coaches are Mike White at University of Texas, Austin, Trisha Ford at Texas A&M University and Glenn Moore at Baylor University. 18 schools compete in the Region 5, the most common conference.

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Every Softball program in Texas

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Division I · 21

University of Texas, Austin logoUniversity of Texas, AustinAustin · Southeastern · Coach Mike WhiteTexas A&M University logoTexas A&M UniversityCollege Station · Southeastern · Coach Trisha FordBaylor University logoBaylor UniversityWaco · Big Twelve · Coach Glenn MooreTexas Tech University logoTexas Tech UniversityLubbock · Big Twelve · Coach Gerry Glasco

Division III · 15

Trinity University logoTrinity UniversitySan Antonio · Southern Athletic Association · Coach Bailey WittenauerUniversity of Mary Hardin-Baylor logoUniversity of Mary Hardin-BaylorBelton · American Southwest · Coach Melissa MojicaHardin-Simmons University logoHardin-Simmons UniversityAbilene · American Southwest · Coach Casey WilsonHoward Payne University logoHoward Payne UniversityBrownwood · American Southwest · Coach Bianca Gonzales

Junior college · 28

Blinn College logoBlinn CollegeBrenham · Region 14 · Coach Rick ChurchFrank Phillips College logoFrank Phillips CollegeBorger · Region 5 · Coach Emily MartinezTyler Junior College logoTyler Junior CollegeTyler · Region 14 · Coach Eric HendersonCoastal Bend College logoCoastal Bend CollegeBeeville · Region 14 · Coach Roland Salazar
Questions

Questions about Softball colleges in Texas

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

How many colleges in Texas have Softball?

87 colleges in Texas have Softball programs: 21 Division I, 11 Division II, 15 Division III, 10 NAIA and 28 Junior college.

Which colleges in Texas have D1 Softball?

21 colleges in Texas compete in NCAA Division I Softball: Abilene Christian University, Baylor University, East Texas A&M University, Houston Christian University, Lamar University, Prairie View A&M University, Sam Houston State University, Stephen F. Austin State University and 13 more.

Which colleges in Texas have D2 Softball?

11 colleges in Texas compete in NCAA Division II Softball: Angelo State University, Lubbock Christian University, Midwestern State University, St. Mary's University, Sul Ross State University, Texas A&M International University, Texas A&M University, Kingsville, Texas Woman's University and 3 more.

Which colleges in Texas have D3 Softball?

15 colleges in Texas compete in NCAA Division III Softball: Austin College, Concordia University Texas, East Texas Baptist University, Hardin-Simmons University, Howard Payne University, LeTourneau University, McMurry University, Schreiner University and 7 more.

Which colleges in Texas have NAIA Softball?

10 colleges in Texas compete in NAIA Softball: Huston-Tillotson University, Nelson University, Our Lady of the Lake University, Texas A&M University, San Antonio, Texas A&M University, Texarkana, Texas College, Texas Wesleyan University, University of Houston, Victoria and 2 more.

Which colleges in Texas have JUCO Softball?

28 colleges in Texas compete in NJCAA junior college Softball: Alvin Community College, Angelina College, Blinn College, Cisco College, Clarendon College, Coastal Bend College, Frank Phillips College, Galveston College and 20 more.

What is the most affordable college in Texas with Softball?

Lamar State College, Port Arthur has the lowest average net price at $2,543 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Softball programs in Texas compete in?

The Region 5 has the most Softball programs in Texas.

Who are the Softball head coaches in Texas?

Mike White (University of Texas, Austin), Trisha Ford (Texas A&M University), Glenn Moore (Baylor University), Gerry Glasco (Texas Tech University), Chrissy Schoonmaker (University of Houston), Cody White (University of North Texas), Raven Rodriguez (Texas Southern University) and Ricci Woodard (Texas State University).

How do I contact Softball coaches in Texas?

There are 286 coaches recruiting Softball in Texas. 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 Texas

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