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Division I Softball Programs in Missouri

Explore 6 Division I college softball programs in Missouri. Find coaching staff contact info, camp schedules, and recruiting details.

Missouri has 6 NCAA Division I softball programs, competing across 5 conferences, each profiled below with coaching contacts and program facts.

Per IPEDS 2023-2024 figures, in-state tuition across these programs runs from $9,024 at Missouri State University to $53,244 at Saint Louis University, with a median around $14,130.

Of these 6 programs, 2 have camps listed, 5 publish a recruiting questionnaire and 6 have a head-coach email on file — use the filters below to narrow the list to programs you can act on today.

Programs

6

Conferences

5

Coaches w/ Email

6

All Division I Programs in Missouri

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

Missouri Softball Recruiting FAQ

How many NCAA Division I softball programs are in Missouri?

Missouri has 6 NCAA Division I softball programs.

What conferences do Missouri NCAA Division I softball programs compete in?

Missouri's NCAA Division I softball programs compete across 5 conferences, including the Ohio Valley, SEC, Atlantic 10, CUSA.

How much is in-state tuition at Missouri softball schools?

Per IPEDS 2023-2024 figures, in-state tuition at Missouri NCAA Division I softball schools ranges from $9,024 (Missouri State University) to $53,244 (Saint Louis University).

Which Missouri softball programs hold camps?

2 of the 6 NCAA Division I softball programs in Missouri 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 Missouri?

Of Missouri's 6 NCAA Division I softball programs, 5 publish a recruiting questionnaire and 6 have a head-coach email on file. Start with the questionnaire, then follow up with a short email that links your profile and schedule.

Missouri D1 Recruiting Tips

Scholarship Limits

Since 2025-26, NCAA D1 softball programs that opted into the House settlement can offer athletic aid across a roster capped at 25 players (the old limit was 12 scholarships) — though actual funding varies widely by program. In Missouri, competition for roster spots at D1 programs is intense, so building early relationships with coaches is essential.

NCAA Eligibility Center

Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center during your sophomore year. D1 softball coaches cannot initiate any recruiting contact — calls, texts, emails, or DMs — until September 1 of your junior year, so use the time before that to compete, build video, and submit questionnaires.

Early Contact Rules

D1 coaches can begin recruiting communication and visits starting September 1 of your junior year. Since 2023 there is no cap on total official visits — you get one per school — so plan visits around programs where you have genuine mutual interest.

Camp Strategy

Attending prospect camps at Missouri D1 programs gives you direct exposure to coaching staff. Prioritize camps at schools where you have already emailed the coach and received a response.

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