List of NCAA Division II softball programs

The following is a list of schools that participate in NCAA Division II softball, according to NCAA.com.[1] These teams compete for the NCAA Division II Softball Championship. (For schools whose athletic branding does not directly correspond with the school name, the athletic branding is in parentheses.)

Conference affiliations reflect those in the 2025 season. Years of conference changes, indicated in footnotes, reflect softball seasons, which take place in the calendar year after a conference change takes effect.

Division II programs

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School Nickname State Home field Conference National titles
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt Lumberjacks California Humboldt Softball Field CCAA 1999, 2008
California State University, Chico Wildcats California Wildcat Softball Field CCAA None
California State University, Dominguez Hills Toros California Toro Diamond CCAA None
California State University, East Bay Pioneers California Pioneer Softball Field CCAA None
California State University, Monterey Bay Otters California Otter Sports Complex CCAA None
California State University, San Bernardino Coyotes California CSUSB Softball Park CCAA None
California State University San Marcos Cougars California CSUSM Softball Field CCAA None
California State University, Stanislaus Warriors California Warrior Softball Field CCAA None
San Francisco State University Gators California SFSU Softball Field CCAA None
Sonoma State University Seawolves California Seawolf Softball Field CCAA None
Bloomfield College Bears New Jersey Clark's Pond Field CACC None
University of Bridgeport Purple Knights Connecticut Seaside Park Softball Complex CACC None
Caldwell University Cougars New Jersey Caldwell Athletic Fields CACC None
Chestnut Hill College Griffins Pennsylvania Chestnut Hill College Softball Field CACC None
Dominican University Chargers New York Dominican Softball Field CACC None
Felician University Golden Falcons New Jersey Lyndhurst Recreation Complex CACC None
Georgian Court University Lions New Jersey GCU Softball Field CACC None
Goldey–Beacom College Lightning Delaware Jackson Athletic Complex CACC None
Holy Family University Tigers Pennsylvania Bensalem High School CACC None
Post University Eagles Connecticut LaMoy Field CACC None
Thomas Jefferson University Rams Pennsylvania Jefferson Softball Field CACC None
Wilmington University Wildcats Delaware Asbury Field CACC None
Bluefield State University Lady Blues West Virginia Graham Rec Field CIAA None
Bowie State University Bulldogs Maryland Bulldogs Field CIAA None
Claflin University Panthers South Carolina North Road Complex CIAA None
Elizabeth City State University Vikings North Carolina South Park Athletic Complex CIAA None
Fayetteville State University Lady Broncos North Carolina Lamon Street Park CIAA None
Johnson C. Smith University Lady Golden Bulls North Carolina Biddleville Park CIAA None
Lincoln University Lions Pennsylvania LU Softball Complex CIAA None
Livingstone College Blue Bears North Carolina Jaycee Optimist Park CIAA None
St. Augustine's University Falcons North Carolina Walnut Creek Softball Complex CIAA None
Shaw University Bears North Carolina Worthdale Park CIAA None
Virginia State University Trojans Virginia VSU Softball Field CIAA None
Virginia Union University Panthers Virginia VUU Softball Field CIAA None
Winston-Salem State University Rams North Carolina Twin City Field CIAA None
Barton College Bulldogs North Carolina Jeffries Field Conference Carolinas None
Belmont Abbey College Crusaders North Carolina Crusader Field Conference Carolinas None
Chowan University Hawks North Carolina CU Softball Field Conference Carolinas None
Converse University Valkyries South Carolina Tyger River Park Conference Carolinas None
Emmanuel University Lions Georgia Emmanuel Campus Softball Complex Conference Carolinas None
Erskine College Flying Fleet South Carolina Erskine Softball Complex Conference Carolinas None
Francis Marion University Patriots South Carolina FMU Softball Stadium Conference Carolinas None
King University Tornado Tennessee King Softball Field Conference Carolinas None
Lees–McRae College Bobcats North Carolina Lees–McRae Softball Field Conference Carolinas None
University of Mount Olive Trojans North Carolina Nancy Chapman Cassell Field Conference Carolinas None
North Greenville University Crusaders South Carolina Jan McDonald Field Conference Carolinas None
Shorter University Hawks Georgia Alto Park Softball Complex Conference Carolinas None
Southern Wesleyan University Warriors South Carolina Varsity Field Conference Carolinas None
University of North Carolina at Pembroke Braves North Carolina UNCP Softball Field Conference Carolinas None
Young Harris College Mountain Lions Georgia YHC Softball Field Conference Carolinas None
D'Youville University Saints New York Dobson Field East Coast None
Mercy University Mavericks New York Smith Field East Coast None
Molloy University Lions New York Rockville Centre Sports Complex East Coast None
Queens College, City University of New York Knights New York Queens College Softball Field East Coast None
St. Thomas Aquinas College Spartans New York Spartan Field East Coast None
College of Staten Island Dolphins New York CSI Softball Complex East Coast None
Arkansas Tech University Golden Suns Arkansas Chartwells Women's Sports Complex Great American None
University of Arkansas at Monticello Cotton Blossoms Arkansas Alvy Early Softball Field Great American None
East Central University Tigers Oklahoma Tiger Field Great American None
Harding University Bisons Arkansas HU Softball Field Great American None
Henderson State University Reddies Arkansas Dee White Field Great American None
Northwestern Oklahoma State University Rangers Oklahoma Alva Recreation Complex Great American None
Oklahoma Baptist University Bison Oklahoma Bison Softball Park Great American None
Ouachita Baptist University Tigers Arkansas Sully Anderson Field Great American None
Southeastern Oklahoma State University Savage Storm Oklahoma Southeastern Oklahoma Softball Field Great American None
Southern Arkansas University Muleriders Arkansas Dawson Field Great American None
Southern Nazarene University Crimson Storm Oklahoma Tere Webber Field Great American None
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Bulldogs Oklahoma SWOSU Athletic Complex Great American None
Davenport University Panthers Michigan Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex GLIAC None
Ferris State University Bulldogs Michigan FSU Softball Field GLIAC None
Grand Valley State University Lakers Michigan GVSU Softball Field GLIAC None
Purdue University Northwest Pride Indiana PNW Softball Field GLIAC None
Roosevelt University Lakers Illinois Ballpark at Rosemont GLIAC None
Saginaw Valley State University Cardinals Michigan SVSU Softball Complex GLIAC None
Wayne State University Warriors Michigan WSU Softball Stadium GLIAC None
University of Wisconsin–Parkside Rangers Wisconsin Case Softball Complex GLIAC None
Drury University Panthers Missouri Thompson Field at Meador Park GLVC None
University of Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars Illinois Land of Lincoln Softball Complex GLVC None
University of Indianapolis Greyhounds Indiana Baumgartner Field GLVC None
Lewis University Flyers Illinois Lewis Softball Field GLVC None
Lincoln University Blue Tigers Missouri Battle Softball Field GLVC None
Maryville University Saints Missouri New Maryville Softball Field GLVC None
McKendree University Bearcats Illinois Bearcat Field GLVC None
Missouri University of Science and Technology Miners Missouri S&T Softball Field GLVC None
University of Missouri–St. Louis Tritons Missouri UMSL Softball Field GLVC None
Quincy University Hawks Illinois Mart Heinen Softball Complex GLVC None
Rockhurst University Hawks Missouri Loyola Park Softball Field GLVC None
Southwest Baptist University Bearcats Missouri SBU Softball Field GLVC None
Truman State University Bulldogs Missouri Bulldog Softball Park GLVC None
Upper Iowa University Peacocks Iowa Eischeid Softball Complex GLVC None
William Jewell College Cardinals Missouri Cardinal Field GLVC None
Ashland University Eagles Ohio Brookside Park G-MAC None
Cedarville University Yellow Jackets Ohio Lady Jacket Field G-MAC None
University of Findlay Oilers Ohio Anderson Field G-MAC None
Hillsdale College Chargers Michigan Johnny Williams Field G-MAC None
Kentucky Wesleyan College Panthers Kentucky Foster Field G-MAC None
Lake Erie College Storm Ohio Diamond 9 at Rec Park G-MAC None
Malone University Pioneers Ohio Pioneer Field G-MAC None
Northwood University Timberwolves Michigan Fisher Stadium G-MAC None
Ohio Dominican University Panthers Ohio Panther Softball Field G-MAC None
Thomas More University Saints Kentucky Thomas More Field G-MAC None
Tiffin University Dragons Ohio Tiffin University Softball Field G-MAC None
Ursuline College Arrows Ohio Ursuline Softball Field G-MAC None
Walsh University Cavaliers Ohio WU Softball Complex G-MAC None
Central Washington University Wildcats Washington Gary & Bobbi Frederick Field GNAC None
Montana State University Billings Yellowjackets Montana Avitus Group Stadium GNAC None
Northwest Nazarene University Nighthawks Idaho Bobby Welch Halle Field GNAC None
Saint Martin's University Saints Washington SMU Softball Field GNAC None
Simon Fraser University Athletics British Columbia Beedie Field GNAC None
Western Oregon University Wolves Oregon WOU Softball Field GNAC None
Western Washington University Vikings Washington Viking Field GNAC None
University of Alabama in Huntsville Chargers Alabama Charger Park Gulf South None
Auburn University at Montgomery Warhawks Alabama AUM Softball Complex Gulf South None
Christian Brothers University Lady Buccaneers Tennessee Bland Field Gulf South None
Delta State University Lady Statesmen Mississippi University Field Gulf South None
Lee University Flames Tennessee Butler Field Gulf South None
Mississippi College Choctaws Mississippi MC Softball Complex Gulf South None
University of Montevallo Falcons Alabama Montevallo Softball Stadium at Orr Park Gulf South None
Trevecca Nazarene University Trojans Tennessee Trojan Softball Complex Gulf South None
Union University Bulldogs Tennessee Fesmire Softball Field Gulf South None
Valdosta State University Blazers Georgia Steel's Diamond Gulf South 2012
University of West Alabama Tigers Alabama UWA Softball Complex Gulf South None
University of West Florida Argonauts Florida UWF Softball Complex Gulf South None
Salem University Tigers West Virginia Hope Field Independent None
Angelo State University Rambelles Texas Mayer Stadium Lone Star 2004
Cameron University Aggies Oklahoma McMahon Field Lone Star None
Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds New Mexico Greyhound Softball Field Lone Star None
Lubbock Christian University Lady Chaps Texas Maner Park Lone Star None
Midwestern State University Mustangs Texas Mustangs Park Lone Star None
Oklahoma Christian University Lady Eagles Oklahoma Tom Heath Field at Lawson Plaza Lone Star None
St. Edward's University Hilltoppers Texas Diane Daniels Field Lone Star None
St. Mary's University Rattlers Texas St. Mary's Softball Stadium Lone Star 2002
Sul Ross State University Lobos Texas Lobo Softball Field Lone Star None
Texas A&M International University Dustdevils Texas Dustdevil Softball Field Lone Star None
Texas A&M University–Kingsville Javelinas Texas Vernie and Blanche Hubert Field Lone Star None
University of Texas Permian Basin Falcons Texas UTPB Softball Field Lone Star None
Texas Woman's University Pioneers Texas Dianne Baker Field Lone Star None
University of Texas at Tyler Patriots Texas UT Tyler Softball Field Lone Star None
West Texas A&M University Buffaloes Texas Schaeffer Park Lone Star 2014, 2021
Western New Mexico University Mustangs New Mexico Mustang Field Lone Star None
University of Central Missouri Jennies Missouri South Recreation Complex MIAA None
University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos Oklahoma Gerry Pinkston Stadium MIAA 2013
Emporia State University Hornets Kansas Turnbull Field MIAA None
Fort Hays State University Tigers Kansas Tiger Stadium MIAA None
Missouri Southern State University Lions Missouri Pat Lipira Softball Complex MIAA 1992
Missouri Western State University Griffons Missouri Griffon Softball Field MIAA None
University of Nebraska at Kearney Lopers Nebraska Patriot Park MIAA None
Newman University (Kansas) Jets Kansas Newman Softball Field MIAA None
Northeastern State University RiverHawks Oklahoma RiverHawks Park MIAA None
Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats Missouri Bearcat Softball Field MIAA None
Pittsburg State University Gorillas Kansas PSU Softball Field MIAA None
Rogers State University Hillcats Oklahoma Hillcat Softball Field MIAA 2022
Washburn University Ichabods Kansas Gahnstrom Field MIAA None
University of Charleston Golden Eagles West Virginia UC Softball Field Mountain East None
Concord University Mountain Lions West Virginia CU Softball Field Mountain East None
Davis & Elkins College Senators West Virginia Joni Smith Field Mountain East None
Fairmont State University Fighting Falcons West Virginia Duvall-Rosier Field Mountain East None
Frostburg State University Bobcats Maryland Bobcat Field Mountain East None
Glenville State University Pioneers West Virginia Sue Morris Sports Complex Mountain East None
Point Park University Pioneers Pennsylvania Fairhaven Park Mountain East None
West Liberty University Hilltoppers West Virginia Hilltopper Softball Complex Mountain East None
West Virginia State University Yellow Jackets West Virginia Lady Jackets Field Mountain East None
West Virginia Wesleyan College Bobcats West Virginia Culpepper Field Mountain East None
Wheeling University Cardinals West Virginia JB Chambers I-470 Complex Mountain East None
Adelphi University Panthers New York Janet L. Ficke Field Northeast-10 None
American International College Yellow Jackets Massachusetts Judy Groff Field Northeast-10 None
Assumption University Greyhounds Massachusetts Marois Field Northeast-10 None
Bentley University Falcons Massachusetts Bentley Softball Field Northeast-10 None
Franklin Pierce University Ravens New Hampshire Melissa Bisaccia Memorial Softball Complex Northeast-10 None
University of New Haven Chargers Connecticut New Haven Softball Field Northeast-10 None
Pace University Setters New York Pace Softball Field Northeast-10 None
Saint Anselm College Hawks New Hampshire South Athletic Fields Northeast-10 None
Saint Michael's College Purple Knights Vermont Doc Jacobs Field Northeast-10 None
Southern Connecticut State University Owls Connecticut Pelz Field Northeast-10 None
Southern New Hampshire University Penmen New Hampshire SNHU Softball Field Northeast-10 None
Augustana University Vikings South Dakota Bowden Field NSIC 1991, 2019
Bemidji State University Beavers Minnesota BSU Softball Field NSIC None
Concordia University Golden Bears Minnesota Carlander Field NSIC None
University of Mary Marauders North Dakota University of Mary Softball Field NSIC None
Minnesota State University, Mankato Mavericks Minnesota MSU Softball Complex NSIC 2017
Minnesota State University Moorhead Dragons Minnesota Nemzek Softball Field NSIC None
University of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles Minnesota UMC Softball Field NSIC None
University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs Minnesota Junction Field NSIC None
Minot State University Beavers North Dakota South Hill Softball Complex NSIC None
Northern State University Wolves South Dakota Koehler Hall of Fame Field NSIC None
St. Cloud State University Huskies Minnesota Selke Field NSIC None
University of Sioux Falls Cougars South Dakota Sherman Park NSIC None
Southwest Minnesota State University Mustangs Minnesota Mustang Field NSIC None
Wayne State College Wildcats Nebraska Pete Chapman Softball Complex NSIC None
Winona State University Warriors Minnesota Maynard R. Johnson Field NSIC None
Academy of Art University Urban Knights California Mission Blue Field Pacific West None
Azusa Pacific University Cougars California Cougar Softball Complex Pacific West None
Biola University Eagles California Freedom Field Pacific West None
Chaminade University of Honolulu Silverswords Hawaii Patsy T. Mink Central Oʻahu Regional Park Pacific West None
Concordia University Irvine Eagles California Eagles Field Pacific West None
Dominican University of California Penguins California Penguin Field Pacific West None
University of Hawaii at Hilo Vulcans Hawaii UHH Softball Field Pacific West None
Hawaii Pacific University Sharks Hawaii Howard A. Okita Field Pacific West 2010
Jessup University Warriors California Various Pacific West None
Menlo College Oaks California Wunderlich Field Pacific West None
Vanguard University Lions California VU Softball Field Pacific West None
Augusta University Jaguars Georgia Jaguar Field Peach Belt None
Columbus State University Cougars Georgia Cougar Field Peach Belt None
Flagler College Saints Florida Flagler Field Peach Belt None
Georgia College & State University Bobcats Georgia Peeler Complex Peach Belt None
Georgia Southwestern State University Hurricanes Georgia Lady Canes Softball Field Peach Belt None
Lander University Bearcats South Carolina Doug Spears Field Peach Belt None
University of North Georgia Nighthawks Georgia Haines & Carolyn Hill Stadium Peach Belt 2015
University of South Carolina Aiken Pacers South Carolina J.H. Satcher Field Peach Belt None
University of South Carolina Beaufort Sand Sharks South Carolina J.H. Satcher Field Peach Belt None
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Huskies Pennsylvania Jan M. Hutchinson Field PSAC None
California University of Pennsylvania Vulcans Pennsylvania Lilley Field PSAC 1997, 1998
Clarion University of Pennsylvania Golden Eagles Pennsylvania Memorial Stadium PSAC None
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Warriors Pennsylvania Creekview Park PSAC None
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Fighting Scots Pennsylvania Edinboro Softball Field PSAC None
Gannon University Golden Knights Pennsylvania McConnell Family Stadium PSAC None
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Crimson Hawks Pennsylvania Ruth Podbielski Field PSAC None
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Golden Bears Pennsylvania North Campus Field PSAC None
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Bald Eagles Pennsylvania Lawrence Field PSAC 2006, 2009
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Mountaineers Pennsylvania Helen Lutes Field PSAC None
Millersville University of Pennsylvania Marauders Pennsylvania Seaber Softball Stadium PSAC None
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Mountain Cats Pennsylvania V.E. Erickson Complex PSAC None
Seton Hill University Griffins Pennsylvania SHU Softball Complex PSAC None
Shepherd University Rams West Virginia Sara Cree Field PSAC None
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Raiders Pennsylvania Robb Field PSAC None
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania The Rock Pennsylvania SRU Softball Complex PSAC None
West Chester University Golden Rams Pennsylvania West Chester University Softball Field PSAC None
Adams State University Grizzlies Colorado ASU Softball Field RMAC None
Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets South Dakota Yellow Jacket Field RMAC None
Chadron State College Eagles Nebraska CSC Softball Field RMAC None
Colorado Christian University Cougars Colorado All Star Park RMAC None
Colorado Mesa University Mavericks Colorado CMU Softball Field RMAC None
Colorado School of Mines Orediggers Colorado Joe Coors, Jr. Softball Field RMAC None
Colorado State University Pueblo ThunderWolves Colorado Rawlings Softball Complex RMAC None
University of Colorado Colorado Springs Mountain Lions Colorado Mountain Lion Field RMAC None
Fort Lewis College Skyhawks Colorado Aspen Field RMAC None
Metropolitan State University of Denver Roadrunners Colorado The Assembly Athletic Complex RMAC None
New Mexico Highlands University Cowgirls New Mexico Brandt Field RMAC None
Regis University Rangers Colorado Regis Softball Field RMAC None
Anderson University Trojans South Carolina AU Softball Complex South Atlantic None
Carson–Newman University Eagles Tennessee The Vick South Atlantic None
Catawba College Indians North Carolina Whitley Softball Field South Atlantic None
Coker University Cobras South Carolina Saleeby-Stokes Field South Atlantic None
Emory and Henry College Wasps Virginia Wasps Field South Atlantic None
Lenoir–Rhyne University Bears North Carolina Bears Field South Atlantic None
Limestone University Saints South Carolina Babe Ruth Field South Atlantic None
Lincoln Memorial University Railsplitters Tennessee Dorothy Neely Softball Complex South Atlantic None
Mars Hill University Lions North Carolina Ponder Field South Atlantic None
Newberry College Wolves South Carolina Smith Road Complex South Atlantic None
Tusculum University Pioneers Tennessee J. C. "Red" Edmonds Softball Field South Atlantic None
University of Virginia's College at Wise Cavaliers Virginia Cavalier Field South Atlantic None
Wingate University Bulldogs North Carolina Wingate Softball Complex South Atlantic None
Albany State University Golden Rams Georgia Golden Rams' Field SIAC None
Allen University Yellow Jackets South Carolina Tiger Field SIAC None
Benedict College Tigers South Carolina Tiger Field SIAC None
Clark Atlanta University Panthers Georgia Lady Panthers Field SIAC None
Edward Waters University Tigers Florida J. Gardner "Nip" Sams Softball Park SIAC None
Fort Valley State University Wildcats Georgia Lady Wildcats Softball Field SIAC None
Kentucky State University Thorobrettes Kentucky State Stadium SIAC None
Lane College Dragons Tennessee West Tennessee Sportsplex SIAC None
LeMoyne–Owen College Magicians Tennessee Tobey Field SIAC None
Miles College Golden Bears Alabama Miles Field SIAC None
Savannah State University Lady Tigers Georgia Lady Tiger Field SIAC None
Spring Hill College Badgers Alabama Murray Field SIAC None
Tuskegee University Golden Tigers Alabama Tuskegee Softball Field SIAC None
Barry University Buccaneers Florida Buccaneer Softball Field Sunshine State None
Eckerd College Tritons Florida Turley Athletic Complex Sunshine State None
Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Eagles Florida Radiology Associates Field Sunshine State None
Florida Southern College Moccasins Florida Chris Bellotto Field Sunshine State 1993
Florida Institute of Technology Panthers Florida Nancy Bottge Field Sunshine State None
Lynn University Fighting Knights Florida Lynn Softball Complex Sunshine State 2005
Nova Southeastern University Sharks Florida AD Griffin Sports Complex Sunshine State None
Palm Beach Atlantic University Sailfish Florida Simpson Field Sunshine State None
Rollins College Tars Florida Rollins Softball Stadium Sunshine State None
Saint Leo University Lions Florida University Softball Stadium Sunshine State None
University of Tampa Spartans Florida Naimoli Stadium Sunshine State None

Future programs

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School Nickname State Home field Future conference Begins play National titles
Ferrum College Panthers Virginia Vickie Van Kleeck Softball Complex Conference Carolinas 2026 None
University of Jamestown Jimmies North Dakota Trapper Field NSIC
Middle Georgia State University Knights Georgia Stuckey Field Peach Belt
University of Texas at Dallas Comets Texas UTD Softball Field Lone Star

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "NCAA Division II Softball Rankings – NCAA.com". NCAA. Retrieved June 18, 2022.