NAIA Softball Colleges

There are 172 NAIA softball programs, competing across 19 conferences in 30 states — about 11% of the 1,552 college softball programs in CommitBound's directory. A separate governing body with flexible recruiting rules, its own eligibility center (play.mynaia.org), and up to 10 scholarship equivalencies per team.

NAIA softball is most concentrated in Indiana (15), Kansas (14) and Missouri (13) — together 24% of the level. If you are building a target list, start with the states you can realistically be seen in, then widen.

All 172 NAIA Softball Programs

Complete list of NAIA softball colleges with location, conference, head coach, and enrollment.
School	Location	Conference	Head Coach	Enrollment
Antelope Valley College	Lancaster, CA	CAC	Cindy Vargas	12,937
Aquinas College	Grand Rapids, MI	WHAC	Patty Jansen	1,295
Arizona Christian University	Glendale, AZ	GSAC	Mike Mayben	1,233
Asbury University	Wilmore, KY	RSC	Ally Moore	1,942
Ave Maria University	Ave Maria, FL	SUN	Trinity Medina	1,335
Avila University	Kansas City, MO	KCAC	Charlie Kennedy	1,733
Baker University	Baldwin City, KS	HAAC	Tony Austin	1,945
Bellevue University	Bellevue, NE	FRON	Michala Cimino	14,476
Benedictine College	Atchison, KS	HAAC	Paul Hunt	2,465
Benedictine University Mesa	Arizona	GSAC	Rachel Quintero
Bethany College	Lindsborg, KS	KCAC	Tyler Gunelson	637
Bethel College	North Newton, KS	KCAC	David Middleton	502
Bethel University	Mishawaka, IN	CROSS	Natalie Newell	1,222
Bethel University	McKenzie, TN	MSC	Craig Massey	2,974
Blue Mountain Christian University	Blue Mountain, MS	SSAC	Matt Brunet	971
Bluefield University	Bluefield, VA	AAC	Maggie White	989
Brescia University	Owensboro, KY	RSC	Traci Smith	638
Brewton-Parker College	Mount Vernon, GA	SSAC	Madison Herrin	1,123
Briar Cliff University	Sioux City, IA	GPAC	TJ Eadus	940
Bryan College	Dayton, TN	AAC	Leah Thompson	1,548
Bushnell University	Eugene, OR	CCC	Jim Patrick	758
Calumet College of St. Joseph	Whiting, IN	CCAC	Dave Lopez	674
Campbellsville University	Campbellsville, KY	MSC	Shannon Wathen	12,451
Carolina University	Winston-Salem, NC	CAC		893
Carroll College	Helena, MT	FRON	Aspen Herndon	1,103
Central Baptist College	Conway, AR	AMC	Keith Hinson	550
Central Christian College	McPherson, KS	SAC	Scott Balbin	455
Central Methodist University	Fayette, MO	HAAC	Pat Reardon	1,017
Clarke University	Dubuque, IA	HAAC	Garland Shirley	1,025
Cleary University	Howell, MI	WHAC	Jamey Lobdell	1,040
Coastal Georgia	Brunswick, GA	SUN	Mike Minick	3,189
College of Idaho	Caldwell, ID	CCC	Al Mendiola	1,076
College of Saint Mary	Omaha, NE	GPAC	Carolyn Bray	733
Columbia College	Columbia, MO	AMC	Wendy Spratt	6,046
Columbia International University	Columbia, SC	AAC	Sara Allen	2,631
Concordia University	Seward, NE	GPAC	Brock Culler	3,423
Concordia University Ann Arbor	Ann Arbor, MI	WHAC	Hailey Cavanagh	1,351
Corban University	Salem, OR	CCC	Jeff Covalt	866
Cornerstone University	Grand Rapids, MI	WHAC	Elexia Fuentes	1,735
Cottey College	Nevada, MO	AMC		266
Culver-Stockton College	Canton, MO	HAAC	Rod Radcliffe	1,069
Cumberland University	Lebanon, TN	MSC	Stephanie Theall	3,072
Dakota State University	Madison, SD	FRON	Hunter Lambdin	3,508
Dakota Wesleyan University	Mitchell, SD	GPAC	Stephen Oswald Jr.	886
Defiance College	Defiance, OH	WHAC	Jordan Osborne	511
Dickinson State University	Dickinson, ND	FRON	Kristen Fleury	1,453
Dillard University	New Orleans, LA	HBCUAC	Jose Taitague	1,122
Doane University	Crete, NE	GPAC	Samantha Valadez-Haralabidis	1,948
Dordt University	Sioux Center, IA	GPAC	Jeff Zomer	1,929
Eastern Oregon University	La Grande, OR	CCC	Nicole Christian	2,798
Evangel University	Springfield, MO	KCAC	Jay Halbrook	2,157
Faulkner University	Montgomery, AL	SSAC	Hal Wynn	2,933
Freed-Hardeman University	Henderson, TN	MSC	Todd Humphry	2,294
Friends University	Wichita, KS	KCAC	Suzanne Unruh	1,927
Georgetown College	Georgetown, KY	MSC	Thomas Thornton	1,463
Georgia Gwinnett College	Lawrenceville, GA	CAC	Kat Ihlenburg	11,907
Goshen College	Goshen, IN	CROSS	Luke Wagner	824
Grace College	Winona Lake, IN	CROSS	Amanda Jones	2,271
Graceland University	Lamoni, IA	HAAC	Gracie Lopez	1,195
Grand View University	Des Moines, IA	HAAC	Lou A. Yacinich	1,796
Hannibal-LaGrange University	Hannibal, MO	AMC	Dan Hurst	441
Harris-Stowe State University	Saint Louis, MO	AMC	Larry Young	1,098
Hastings College	Hastings, NE	GPAC	Troy Baker	1,011
Hope International University	Fullerton, CA	GSAC	Gabriela Sandoval	1,140
Huntington University	Huntington, IN	CROSS	Tim Averill	1,504
Huston-Tillotson University	Austin, TX	HBCUAC	Tim Scherwin	1,029
Indiana Tech	Fort Wayne, IN	WHAC	Stephanie Zimny	2,862
Indiana University South Bend	South Bend, IN	CCAC	Annie Dehnke	4,446
Indiana Wesleyan University	Marion, IN	CROSS	Kelsey Kooistra	2,207
IU Columbus	Columbus, IN	RSC	Tommi Stowers
IU Southeast	New Albany, IN	RSC	Courtney Holm	3,752
Jarvis Christian University	Hawkins, TX	RRAC	Tony Quinones	800
Judson University	Elgin, IL	CCAC	Laura Starkey	1,058
Kansas Wesleyan University	Salina, KS	KCAC	Megan Elliott	951
Keiser University	Fort Lauderdale, FL	SUN	John Pryor	20,102
Kentucky Christian University	Grayson, KY	RSC	Mark Ritchhart	541
La Sierra University	Riverside, CA	GSAC	Tom Ogle	1,611
Langston University	Langston, OK	SAC	Darnell Walker	1,910
Lawrence Technological University	Southfield, MI	WHAC	Michael Mease	3,260
Lindsey Wilson College	Columbia, KY	MSC	Callum Maskill	4,055
Louisiana Christian University	Pineville, LA	RRAC	Mattie Stine	950
Lourdes University	Sylvania, OH	WHAC	Candace Fenton-Bockbrader	1,014
LSU Alexandria	Alexandria, LA	RRAC	Trent Partridge	5,330
Lyon College	Batesville, AR	AMC	Taylor Kuhn	584
Madonna University	Livonia, MI	WHAC	Ron Pezzoni	2,054
Marian University	Indianapolis, IN	CROSS	Scott Fleming	3,586
Mayville State University	Mayville, ND	FRON	Jordan Olson	1,025
McPherson College	McPherson, KS	KCAC	Kristen Silva	788
Mid-America Christian University	Oklahoma City, OK	SAC	Eli Espinosa	2,183
MidAmerica Nazarene University	Olathe, KS	HAAC	Steve Babinski	1,539
Midland University	Fremont, NE	GPAC	Beth Singleton	1,557
Midway University	Midway, KY	RSC	Bailey Curry	1,945
Milligan University	Milligan, TN	AAC	Cassie Fortner	1,200
Missouri Baptist University	Saint Louis, MO	HAAC	Ted Leigraf	5,641
Missouri Valley College	Marshall, MO	HAAC		1,619
Montreat College	Montreat, NC	AAC	Kelsey McCue-Long	932
Morningside University	Sioux City, IA	GPAC	Brooke Pruner	2,158
Mount Marty University	Yankton, SD	GPAC	Cassandra Brown	1,314
Mount Mercy University	Cedar Rapids, IA	HAAC	Larry Yoder	1,451
Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Mount Vernon, OH	CROSS	Mark Pratt	1,845
Nelson University	Waxahachie, TX	SAC	Watty Watson	1,725
New College of Florida	Sarasota, FL	SUN	Corbin Weeks	732
Northwestern College	Orange City, IA	GPAC	Alyssa Moreno	1,665
Oakland City University	Oakland City, IN	RSC	McKendree Ward	650
Oakwood University	Huntsville, AL	HBCUAC	Darrius Johnson	1,319
Ohio Christian University	Circleville, OH	RSC	Tony Huff	1,483
Oklahoma City University	Oklahoma City, OK	SAC	Phil McSpadden	2,763
Oklahoma Panhandle State University	Goodwell, OK	SAC	Jim Walker	1,071
Oklahoma Wesleyan University	Bartlesville, OK	KCAC	Shawn Woods	947
Olivet Nazarene University	Bourbonnais, IL	CCAC	Lauren Herlihy	3,275
Oregon Institute of Technology	Klamath Falls, OR	CCC	Greg Stewart	5,103
Ottawa University	Ottawa, KS	KCAC	Maile Deutsch	1,055
Our Lady of the Lake University	San Antonio, TX	RRAC	Bruce Lenington	2,096
Park University	Parkville, MO	AMC	Lindsey Derry	6,634
Peru State College	Peru, NE	HAAC	Garrett Pavletich	1,638
Point University	West Point, GA	AAC	Jennifer Perkins Tyler	2,827
Reinhardt University	Waleska, GA	AAC	Tanner Griffith	1,170
Rust College	Holly Springs, MS	HBCUAC	Marzea Sattwhite	429
Saint Francis University	Fort Wayne, IN	CROSS	Bill Vasko	1,852
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College	Saint Mary of the Woods, IN	RSC	Gina Furrey Buhse	1,227
Saint Xavier University	Chicago, IL	CCAC	Erin Mollohan	3,457
Shawnee State University	Portsmouth, OH	RSC	Kristen Bradshaw	3,206
Siena Heights University	Adrian, MI	WHAC	Laura Klutsarits	1,832
Simpson University	Redding, CA	CCC	Wayne Stower	907
Southeastern University	Lakeland, FL	SUN	Kayla Watkins	10,400
Southern Oregon University	Ashland, OR	CCC	Jessica Pistole	5,371
Southwestern Christian University	Bethany, OK	SAC	Kent Williams	364
Southwestern College	Winfield, KS	KCAC	Sarah McAninch	1,139
Spring Arbor University	Spring Arbor, MI	CROSS	Deb Thompson	2,390
St. Ambrose University	Davenport, IA	CCAC	John Kelly	2,703
St. Thomas University	Miami Gardens, FL	SUN	JC Gutierrez	6,455
Stephens College	Columbia, MO	AMC	Clint Poulsen	532
Sterling College	Sterling, KS	KCAC	Gwen Mikkelsen	707
Stillman College	Tuscaloosa, AL	HBCUAC	Joel Penfield	779
Tabor College	Hillsboro, KS	KCAC	Jeff Brewer	664
Talladega College	Talladega, AL	CAC	D Maria Matthews	837
Taylor University	Upland, IN	CROSS	Doug Gower	2,398
Tennessee Wesleyan University	Athens, TN	AAC		1,074
Texas A&M-San Antonio	San Antonio, TX	RRAC	Nicole Dame	7,584
Texas A&M-Texarkana	Texarkana, TX	RRAC	Tony McKnight	2,109
Texas A&M-Victoria	Victoria, TX	RRAC	Lindsey Ortiz	3,784
Texas College	Tyler, TX	RRAC	Jasmine Becks	644
Texas Wesleyan University	Fort Worth, TX	SAC	Shannon Gower	2,595
Thomas University	Thomasville, GA	SUN	Jessica Sanders	1,583
Tougaloo College	Tougaloo, MS	HBCUAC		725
Trinity Christian College	Palos Heights, IL	CCAC	Abbie Madison	883
Truett McConnell University	Cleveland, GA	AAC	Dylan Reichenberg	2,714
Union College	Barbourville, KY	AAC	Mo Wimpee	1,129
University of Jamestown	Jamestown, ND	GPAC	Kevin Gall	1,215
University of Michigan-Dearborn	Dearborn, MI	WHAC	Vince Alessandrini	8,035
University of Mobile	Mobile, AL	SSAC	Alison Sellers-Cook	1,911
University of Northwestern Ohio	Lima, OH	WHAC	Billy Glessner	2,606
University of Pikeville	Pikeville, KY	AAC	Robert Staggs	2,610
University of Rio Grande	Rio Grande, OH	RSC	Chris Hammond	2,168
University of Saint Mary	Leavenworth, KS	KCAC	Jay Monhollon	1,414
University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma	Chickasha, OK	SAC	Jadyn Wallis	914
University of St. Francis	Joliet, IL	CCAC	Alyssa Moreno	3,185
University of the Cumberlands	Williamsburg, KY	MSC	Nicole Thompson	20,327
University of the Southwest	Hobbs, NM	RRAC	Chris Petroski	1,034
Valley City State University	Valley City, ND	FRON	Matt Gable	1,754
Voorhees University	Denmark, SC	HBCUAC	Courtney Tucker	515
Warner Pacific University	Portland, OR	CCC	Ashton Porter	350
Warner University	Lake Wales, FL	SUN	Meagan Smith	891
Wayland Baptist University	Plainview, TX	SAC	Enrique Villa	2,861
Webber International University	Babson Park, FL	SUN	Hawley Ill	930
Wiley University	Marshall, TX	RRAC	Jour'Dan Gardner	636
William Carey University	Hattiesburg, MS	SSAC	Wendy Hogue	5,448
William Penn University	Oskaloosa, IA	HAAC	Laura North	1,536
William Woods University	Fulton, MO	HAAC	Tracy Gastineau	1,729
Williams Baptist University	Walnut Ridge, AR	AMC	Jessica Nutt	514
WVU Tech	Beckley, WV	RSC	Kyleigh Jackson	1,448
York University	York, NE	KCAC	Aaron Alvarez	585

Enrollment figures are total enrollment from the federal IPEDS survey. Blank cells mean CommitBound has no verified value for that program.

NAIA Softball: Common Questions

How many NAIA softball colleges are there?

There are 172 NAIA softball programs, listed in full on this page. That is about 11% of the 1,552 college softball programs CommitBound tracks across every level.

Which states have the most NAIA softball programs?

Indiana (15), Kansas (14), Missouri (13), Texas (11) and Iowa (10). In total, NAIA softball has programs in 30 states.

Do NAIA softball programs give scholarships?

NAIA programs may divide up to 10 full-scholarship equivalencies across the roster, and NAIA rules allow athletic and academic aid to be combined more freely than the NCAA permits. Actual funding varies by program.

What conferences play NAIA softball?

NAIA softball has 19 conferences with programs in this directory. The largest by membership are the HAAC (14 schools), the KCAC (14 schools) and the GPAC (12 schools).

How do I contact NAIA softball coaches?

Start with the program's recruiting questionnaire, then send a personalised email to the head coach with your grad year, position, key stats, and a highlight video. 141 of the 172 NAIA programs listed here link their official questionnaire on their CommitBound profile, alongside the coaching staff we have on record.

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