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Division I Softball Programs in Washington

Explore 2 Division I college softball programs in Washington. Find coaching staff contact info, camp schedules, and recruiting details.

Washington has 2 NCAA Division I softball programs, competing across 2 conferences, each profiled below with coaching contacts and program facts.

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

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All Division I Programs in Washington

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

Washington Softball Recruiting FAQ

How many NCAA Division I softball programs are in Washington?

Washington has 2 NCAA Division I softball programs.

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

Washington's NCAA Division I softball programs compete across 2 conferences, including the Big Ten, WCC.

How do I contact college softball coaches in Washington?

Of Washington's 2 NCAA Division I softball programs, 2 publish a recruiting questionnaire and 2 have a head-coach email on file. Start with the questionnaire, then follow up with a short email that links your profile and schedule.

Washington 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 Washington, 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 Washington 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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