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College Softball Programs in New York

Explore 95 college softball programs in New York. Find coaching staff contact info, camp schedules, and recruiting details.

New York is home to 95 college softball programs — 22 NCAA Division I, 9 NCAA Division II, 50 NCAA Division III and 14 JUCO, competing across 23 conferences.

Per IPEDS 2023-2024 figures, in-state tuition across these programs runs from $5,776 at Herkimer College to $69,045 at Columbia University, with a median around $32,150. Campus size varies just as widely, from about 657 students to more than 57,335.

Of these 95 programs, 10 have camps listed, 87 publish a recruiting questionnaire and 64 have a head-coach email on file — use the filters below to narrow the list to programs you can act on today.

Programs

95

Conferences

23

Coaches w/ Email

64

All College Programs in New York

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Tuition, enrolment and graduation rates: IPEDS 2023–24. Figures are annual federal reporting and may differ from current published rates.

New York Softball Recruiting FAQ

How many college softball programs are in New York?

New York has 95 college softball programs: 22 NCAA Division I, 9 NCAA Division II, 50 NCAA Division III, 14 JUCO.

What conferences do New York college softball programs compete in?

New York's college softball programs compete across 23 conferences, including the Region 3, SUNYAC, Empire 8, Skyline.

How much is in-state tuition at New York softball schools?

Per IPEDS 2023-2024 figures, in-state tuition at New York college softball schools ranges from $5,776 (Herkimer College) to $69,045 (Columbia University).

Which New York softball programs hold camps?

10 of the 95 college softball programs in New York have camps listed — filter by "Has camps" above to see them, or open a school's page for dates and costs.

How do I contact college softball coaches in New York?

Of New York's 95 college softball programs, 87 publish a recruiting questionnaire and 64 have a head-coach email on file. Start with the questionnaire, then follow up with a short email that links your profile and schedule.

New York Recruiting Tips

Start With Fit, Not Division

New York has programs across multiple divisions, and the right one is the program where you would play and graduate happily — not the highest label. Build a target list that spans levels: a few reaches, several realistic, and a few safeties. Coaches at every division recruit athletes who show genuine interest in their specific program.

The Money Works Differently At Each Level

D1 programs that opted into the House settlement fund a roster capped at 25; D2 has 7.2 scholarship equivalencies; NCAA D3 offers no athletic aid at all but often meets need with academic and institutional grants; NAIA and JUCO carry their own limits. A D3 or NAIA offer frequently nets out cheaper than a partial D1 scholarship — compare total cost of attendance, never headline scholarship value.

Contact Rules Are Not Uniform

D1 coaches cannot initiate recruiting contact until September 1 of your junior year. D3, NAIA and JUCO coaches face far looser restrictions and can often reply to you right away. If you are early in the process, the non-D1 programs on your list are where a reply is most likely — and that conversation is real recruiting, not a consolation prize.

Register With The Right Clearinghouse

NCAA divisions use the NCAA Eligibility Center, NAIA uses the NAIA Eligibility Center, and JUCO programs go through the NJCAA. If your New York target list spans associations — and a good one usually does — register with each that applies rather than assuming one covers the rest.

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