List of NAIA softball programs

The following is a list of schools that participate in National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics softball, according to NAIA.org.[1] These teams compete for the NAIA 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 2024 season. Years of conference changes, indicated in footnotes, reflect softball seasons, which take place in the calendar year after a conference change takes effect.

School  | Nickname  | State  | Home field  | Conference  | National titles

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Central Baptist College | Mustangs | Arkansas | City of Colleges Park  | American Midwest | None
Columbia College | Cougars | Missouri | Antimi Softball Complex  | American Midwest | None
Cottey College | Comets | Missouri | Vanek Family Softball Field  | American Midwest | None
Hannibal–LaGrange University | Trojans | Missouri | HLGU Field  | American Midwest | None
Harris–Stowe State University | Hornets | Missouri | Stars Park  | American Midwest | None
Missouri Baptist University | Spartans | Missouri | Spartan Softball Field  | American Midwest | None
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis | Eutectics | Missouri | Affton Athletic Association  | American Midwest | None
Stephens College | Stars | Missouri | Battle High School Softball Field  | American Midwest | None
William Woods University | Owls | Missouri | Backer Sports Complex  | American Midwest | None
Williams Baptist University | Eagles | Arkansas | WBU Softball Field  | American Midwest | None
Bluefield University | Rams | Virginia | Graham Rec Park  | Appalachian Athletic | None
Brenau University | Golden Tigers | Georgia | Ernest Ledford Grindle Athletics Park  | Appalachian Athletic | None
Bryan College | Lions | Tennessee | BC Softball Field  | Appalachian Athletic | None
Columbia College | Koalas | South Carolina | Sutton Softball Complex  | Appalachian Athletic | None
Columbia International University | Rams | South Carolina | CIU Softball Field  | Appalachian Athletic | None
Johnson University | Royals | Tennessee | Johnson University Softball Field  | Appalachian Athletic | None
Kentucky Christian University | Knights | Kentucky | Kentucky Christian Softball Field  | Appalachian Athletic | None
Milligan University | Buffaloes | Tennessee | Anglin Field  | Appalachian Athletic | None
Montreat College | Cavaliers | North Carolina | Roxy Hines Memorial Softball Field  | Appalachian Athletic | None
University of Pikeville | Bears | Kentucky | Paul Butcher Field  | Appalachian Athletic | None
Reinhardt University | Eagles | Georgia | Ken White Softball Field  | Appalachian Athletic | None
St. Andrews University | Knights | North Carolina | Knights Softball Field  | Appalachian Athletic | None
Tennessee Wesleyan University | Bulldogs | Tennessee | Athens Regional Park  | Appalachian Athletic | None
Truett McConnell University | Bears | Georgia | TMU Softball Complex  | Appalachian Athletic | None
Union College | Lady Bulldogs | Kentucky | Union Field  | Appalachian Athletic | None
University of Antelope Valley | Pioneers | California | Best of the West Softball Complex  | California Pacific | None
Benedictine University–Mesa | Redhawks | Arizona | Seton Catholic Prep Softball Field | California Pacific | None
Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott | Eagles | Arizona | Eagle Softball Field  | California Pacific | None
La Sierra University | Golden Eagles | California | La Sierra Softball Field  | California Pacific | None
Park University–Gilbert | Buccaneers | Arizona | Chandler–Gilbert Community College Softball Field  | California Pacific | None
University of Saint Katherine | Firebirds | California | Cardiff Sports Complex  | California Pacific | None
Simpson University | Red Hawks | California | Simpson Softball Field  | California Pacific | None
Westcliff University | Warriors | California | OC Great Park  | California Pacific | None
University of British Columbia | Thunderbirds | British Columbia | Collings Field at Nobel Park  | Cascade Collegiate | None
Bushnell University | Beacons | Oregon | Rich Schwab Field  | Cascade Collegiate | None
Carroll College | Fighting Saints | Montana | Centennial Park  | Cascade Collegiate | None
Corban University | Warriors | Oregon | Warrior Softball Field  | Cascade Collegiate | None
Eastern Oregon University | Mountaineers | Oregon | Peggy Anderson Softball Field  | Cascade Collegiate | None
College of Idaho | Coyotes | Idaho | Symms Field  | Cascade Collegiate | None
Northwest University | Eagles | Washington | Bellevue College Softball Field  | Cascade Collegiate | None
Oregon Institute of Technology | Owls | Oregon | John and Lois Stilwell Stadium  | Cascade Collegiate | 2011
University of Providence | Argonauts | Montana | University of Providence Softball Field  | Cascade Collegiate | None
Southern Oregon University | Raiders | Oregon | University Softball Field  | Cascade Collegiate | 2019, 2021
Warner Pacific University | Knights | Oregon | Erv Lind Stadium  | Cascade Collegiate | None
Calumet College of St. Joseph | Crimson Wave | Indiana | Whiting Sports Complex  | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic | None
Indiana University South Bend | Titans | Indiana | Dick Pfeil Softball Field  | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic | None
Judson University | Eagles | Illinois | Judson Softball Complex  | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic | None
Olivet Nazarene University | Tigers | Illinois | Tiger Field  | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic | None
Roosevelt University | Lakers | Illinois | Ballpark at Rosemont | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic | None
St. Ambrose University | Fighting Bees | Iowa | St. Vincent's Athletic Complex  | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic | None
University of St. Francis | Fighting Saints | Illinois | Harlow Lockwood Field  | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic | None
Saint Xavier University | Cougars | Illinois | SXU Softball Field  | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic | None
Trinity Christian College | Trolls | Illinois | Schaaf Athletics Complex  | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic | None
Bethel University | Pilots | Indiana | Gardner Field  | Crossroads League | None
Goshen College | Maple Leafs | Indiana | Goshen College Softball Complex  | Crossroads League | None
Grace College & Seminary | Lancers | Indiana | Coach Phil Dick Field  | Crossroads League | None
Huntington University | Foresters | Indiana | HU Softball Field  | Crossroads League | None
Indiana Wesleyan University | Wildcats | Indiana | Sue Bowman Field  | Crossroads League | None
Marian University | Knights | Indiana | MU Softball Field  | Crossroads League | None
Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Cougars | Ohio | Cougar Softball Field  | Crossroads League | None
University of Saint Francis | Cougars | Indiana | Westendorf Field  | Crossroads League | None
Spring Arbor University | Cougars | Michigan | Cougar Softball Field  | Crossroads League | None
Taylor University | Trojans | Indiana | Gudakunst Field  | Crossroads League | None
Arizona Christian University | Firestorm | Arizona | ACU Softball Field  | Golden State Athletic | None
Hope International University | Royals | California | Bastanchury Park  | Golden State Athletic | None
Jessup University | Warriors | California | Foskett Regional Park  | Golden State Athletic | None
Menlo College | Oaks | California | Wunderlich Field  | Golden State Athletic | None
Ottawa University | Spirit | Arizona | Willow Canyon HS Softball Field  | Golden State Athletic | None
San Diego Christian College | Hawks | California | Santee Sportsplex  | Golden State Athletic | None
Vanguard University | Lions | California | VU Softball Field  | Golden State Athletic | None
Briar Cliff University | Chargers | Iowa | Bishop Mueller Field  | Great Plains Athletic | None
Concordia University Nebraska | Bulldogs | Nebraska | Plum Creek Park  | Great Plains Athletic | None
Dakota Wesleyan University | Tigers | South Dakota | Cadwell Park  | Great Plains Athletic | None
Doane University | Tigers | Nebraska | Doane Softball Field  | Great Plains Athletic | None
Dordt University | Defenders | Iowa | Dordt Softball Complex  | Great Plains Athletic | None
Hastings College | Broncos | Nebraska | Smith Softball Complex  | Great Plains Athletic | None
University of Jamestown | Jimmies | North Dakota | Trapper Field  | Great Plains Athletic | None
Midland University | Warriors | Nebraska | Christensen Field  | Great Plains Athletic | None
Morningside University | Mustangs | Iowa | Jensen Softball Complex  | Great Plains Athletic | None
Mount Marty University | Lancers | South Dakota | North-East Sertoma Fields  | Great Plains Athletic | None
Northwestern College | Red Raiders | Iowa | Northwestern Softball Diamond  | Great Plains Athletic | None
College of Saint Mary | Flames | Nebraska | Saint Mary Softball Field  | Great Plains Athletic | None
Baker University | Wildcats | Kansas | Cavaness Field  | Heart of America Athletic | None
Benedictine College | Ravens | Kansas | Benedictine Softball Field  | Heart of America Athletic | None
Central Methodist University | Eagles | Missouri | Cox Softball Complex  | Heart of America Athletic | None
Clarke University | Pride | Iowa | Veterans Memorial Park  | Heart of America Athletic | None
Culver–Stockton College | Wildcats | Missouri | Himsl Field  | Heart of America Athletic | None
Graceland University | Yellowjackets | Iowa | Graceland Softball Field  | Heart of America Athletic | None
Grand View University | Vikings | Iowa | Busse Field  | Heart of America Athletic | None
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Pioneers | Kansas | Williams Field  | Heart of America Athletic | None
Missouri Valley College | Vikings | Missouri | Indian Foothills Park/Lyon Bowl  | Heart of America Athletic | None
Mount Mercy University | Mustangs | Iowa | Robert W. Plaster Athletic Complex  | Heart of America Athletic | None
Park University | Pirates | Missouri | Park University Softball Complex  | Heart of America Athletic | None
Peru State College | Bobcats | Nebraska | Peru State Softball Field  | Heart of America Athletic | None
William Penn University | Lady Statesmen | Iowa | Penn Softball Field  | Heart of America Athletic | None
Arkansas Baptist College | Buffaloes | Arkansas | Arkansas Baptist Softball Field  | Independent | None
Bacone College | Warriors | Oklahoma | Claude Cox Omniplex  | Independent | None
Crowley's Ridge College | Pioneers | Arkansas | Pioneer Park  | Independent | None
Fisher College | Falcons | Massachusetts | Daly Field  | Independent | None
Florida National University | Conquistadors | Florida | Florida National Softball Field  | Independent | None
Georgia Gwinnett College | Grizzlies | Georgia | Grizzly Softball Complex  | Independent | None
Haskell Indian Nations University | Fighting Indians | Kansas | Coffin Sports Complex Softball Field  | Independent | None
Indiana University–Purdue University Columbus | Crimson Pride | Indiana | Deaconess Sports Park  | Independent | None
Morris College | Hornets | South Carolina | Morris College Softball Field  | Independent | None
Penn State Schuylkill | Nittany Lions | Pennsylvania | The Island Complex  | Independent | None
Rust College | Bearcats | Mississippi | Rust College Softball Field  | Independent | None
Talladega College | Tornadoes | Alabama | Ben E. Bruner Complex  | Independent | None
Voorhees University | Lady Tigers | South Carolina | Voorhees Softball Field  | Independent | None
Washington Adventist University | Shock | Maryland | Washington Adventist Softball Field  | Independent | None
Avila University | Eagles | Missouri | The Z  | Kansas Collegiate Athletic | None
Bethany College | Swedes | Kansas | Swedes Softball Field  | Kansas Collegiate Athletic | None
Bethel College | Threshers | Kansas | Wedel Field  | Kansas Collegiate Athletic | None
Evangel University | Valor | Missouri | Evangel Softball Complex  | Kansas Collegiate Athletic | None
Friends University | Falcons | Kansas | Two Rivers Youth Complex  | Kansas Collegiate Athletic | None
Kansas Wesleyan University | Coyotes | Kansas | Salina South High School Softball Field  | Kansas Collegiate Athletic | None
McPherson College | Bulldogs | Kansas | Bulldog Park  | Kansas Collegiate Athletic | None
Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Eagles | Oklahoma | Oklahoma Wesleyan University Softball Complex  | Kansas Collegiate Athletic | None
Ottawa University | Braves | Kansas | Dick Peters Sports Complex  | Kansas Collegiate Athletic | None
University of Saint Mary | Spires | Kansas | University of Saint Mary Softball Complex  | Kansas Collegiate Athletic | None
Southwestern College | Moundbuilders | Kansas | Broadway Sports Complex  | Kansas Collegiate Athletic | None
Sterling College | Warriors | Kansas | Sterling High School Softball Field  | Kansas Collegiate Athletic | None
Tabor College | Bluejays | Kansas | Hillsboro Sports Complex  | Kansas Collegiate Athletic | None
York University | Panthers | Nebraska | York Ballpark Complex  | Kansas Collegiate Athletic | None
Bethel University | Wildcats | Tennessee | Lady Wildcat Park at the Kahlden Complex  | Mid-South | None
Campbellsville University | Tigers | Kentucky | Hord Softball Field  | Mid-South | None
Cumberland University | Phoenix | Tennessee | Billy Dee Ross Stadium  | Mid-South | None
University of the Cumberlands | Patriots | Kentucky | UC Softball Complex  | Mid-South | None
Freed–Hardeman University | Lions | Tennessee | Morgan Stadium at Tucker Field  | Mid-South | None
Georgetown College | Tigers | Kentucky | Tiger Softball Complex  | Mid-South | None
Lindsey Wilson College | Blue Raiders | Kentucky | Marilyn D. Sparks Park  | Mid-South | None
Bellevue University | Bruins | Nebraska | Roy Smith Field  | NSAA | None
Dakota State University | Trojans | South Dakota | Thue Softball Complex  | NSAA | None
Dickinson State University | Blue Hawks | North Dakota | North Softball Complex  | NSAA | None
Mayville State University | Comets | North Dakota | Paul Karlstad Field  | NSAA | None
Valley City State University | Vikings | North Dakota | VCSU Softball Complex  | NSAA | None
Viterbo University | V-Hawks | Wisconsin | Viterbo Outdoor Athletics Complex  | NSAA | None
Waldorf University | Warriors | Iowa | Al Buckley Field  | NSAA | None
University of Houston–Victoria | Jaguars | Texas | City of Victoria Youth Sports Complex  | Red River Athletic | None
Huston–Tillotson University | Rams | Texas | Krieg Fields  | Red River Athletic | None
Jarvis Christian University | Bulldogs | Texas | Lady Bulldog Softball Field  | Red River Athletic | None
Louisiana Christian University | Lady Wildcats | Louisiana | Wildcat Park  | Red River Athletic | None
Louisiana State University of Alexandria | Generals | Louisiana | Generals Softball Field  | Red River Athletic | None
Our Lady of the Lake University | Saints | Texas | Our Lady of the Lake University Softball Field  | Red River Athletic | None
University of the Southwest | Mustangs | New Mexico | Baker Field  | Red River Athletic | None
Texas College | Steers | Texas | Texas College Softball Field  | Red River Athletic | None
Texas A&M University–San Antonio | Jaguars | Texas | Tejeda Sports Complex  | Red River Athletic | None
Texas A&M University–Texarkana | Eagles | Texas | Bramlett Field  | Red River Athletic | None
Xavier University of Louisiana | Gold Nuggets | Louisiana | Wesley Barrow Stadium  | Red River Athletic | None
Alice Lloyd College | Eagles | Kentucky | Alice Lloyd Softball Field  | River States | None
Brescia University | Bearcats | Kentucky | Kamuf Park  | River States | None
Indiana University Southeast | Grenadiers | Indiana | Koetter Sports Softball Complex  | River States | None
Midway University | Eagles | Kentucky | Clark Memorial Softball Field  | River States | None
Oakland City University | Mighty Oaks | Indiana | EGGSL Field  | River States | None
Ohio Christian University | Trailblazers | Ohio | Ohio Christian Softball Complex  | River States | None
Point Park University | Pioneers | Pennsylvania | Fairhaven Park  | River States | None
University of Rio Grande | RedStorm | Ohio | Stanley L. Evans Memorial Athletic Complex  | River States | None
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Pomeroys | Indiana | SMWC Softball Field  | River States | None
Shawnee State University | Bears | Ohio | Dr. Singleton Park  | River States | None
West Virginia University Institute of Technology | Golden Bears | West Virginia | Fitzpatrick Park  | River States | None
Central Christian College of Kansas | Tigers | Kansas | Central Christian College of Kansas Softball Complex  | Sooner Athletic | None
Langston University | Lions | Oklahoma | T.G. Green Park Softball Field  | Sooner Athletic | None
Mid-America Christian University | Evangels | Oklahoma | Allen Field  | Sooner Athletic | None
Oklahoma City University | Stars | Oklahoma | Ann Lacy Stadium  | Sooner Athletic | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2016, 2017, 2022
Oklahoma Panhandle State University | Aggies | Oklahoma | Jim Quimby Field  | Sooner Athletic | None
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | Drovers | Oklahoma | Bill Smith Ballpark Softball  | Sooner Athletic | 2018
Southwestern Assemblies of God University | Lions | Texas | Southwestern Assemblies of God Softball Field  | Sooner Athletic | None
Southwestern Christian University | Eagles | Oklahoma | SCU Softball Field  | Sooner Athletic | None
Texas Wesleyan University | Rams | Texas | Sycamore Park  | Sooner Athletic | None
Wayland Baptist University | Pioneers | Texas | Running Water Draw Regional Park Softball Field  | Sooner Athletic | None
Blue Mountain Christian University | Toppers | Mississippi | BMC Sportsplex  | Southern States Athletic | None
Brewton–Parker College | Barons | Georgia | BPC Softball Field  | Southern States Athletic | None
Faulkner University | Eagles | Alabama | Wynn Field  | Southern States Athletic | None
Middle Georgia State University | Knights | Georgia | Knights Field  | Southern States Athletic | None
University of Mobile | Rams | Alabama | UM Softball Field  | Southern States Athletic | 2006
Point University | Skyhawks | Georgia | West Point Park Softball Field  | Southern States Athletic | None
Stillman College | Tigers | Alabama | Stillman Softball Complex  | Southern States Athletic | None
Thomas University | Night Hawks | Georgia | Armory Field  | Southern States Athletic | 2004
University of Tennessee Southern | FireHawks | Tennessee | Royce Hughes Field  | Southern States Athletic | None
William Carey University | Crusaders | Mississippi | Joseph & Nancy Fail Field  | Southern States Athletic | None
Ave Maria University | Gyrenes | Florida | Ave Maria Softball Field  | Sun Conference | None
College of Coastal Georgia | Mariners | Georgia | Coastal Georgia Softball Field  | Sun Conference | None
Florida Memorial University | Lions | Florida | Carol City Park  | Sun Conference | None
Keiser University | Seahawks | Florida | Alumni Field  | Sun Conference | None
St. Thomas University | Bobcats | Florida | Col. Jacquelin J. Kelly Field  | Sun Conference | None
Southeastern University | Fire | Florida | SEU Softball Field  | Sun Conference | None
Warner University | Royals | Florida | Daly Field  | Sun Conference | None
Webber International University | Warriors | Florida | Nancy Nichols Field  | Sun Conference | None
Aquinas College | Saints | Michigan | Gainey Athletic Complex  | Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic | None
Cleary University | Cougars | Michigan | Lake Trust Stadium  | Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic | None
Concordia University Ann Arbor | Cardinals | Michigan | Cardinal Softball Field  | Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic | None
Cornerstone University | Golden Eagles | Michigan | CU Softball Field  | Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic | None
Indiana Institute of Technology | Warriors | Indiana | Warrior Park  | Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic | None
Lawrence Technological University | Blue Devils | Michigan | Buysse Ballpark  | Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic | None
Lourdes University | Gray Wolves | Ohio | Gray Wolf Field  | Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic | None
Madonna University | Crusaders | Michigan | University Field  | Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic | None
University of Michigan–Dearborn | Wolverines | Michigan | Gary L. Bryce Field  | Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic | None
University of Northwestern Ohio | Racers | Ohio | Racer Softball Field  | Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic | None
Rochester University | Warriors | Michigan | Jaycee Field  | Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic | None
Siena Heights University | Saints | Michigan | Christensen Memorial Softball Field  | Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic | None

## Future programs[edit]

School  | Nickname  | State  | Home field  | Future conference  | Begins play  | National titles

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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Golden Stallions  | Georgia | Field at Red Hill Athletic Complex  | Southern States Athletic | 2025  | None
Defiance College | Lady Jackets  | Ohio | Sal Hench Field  | Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic
Mission University | Patriots  | Missouri | Various  | American Midwest
Spartanburg Methodist College | Pioneers  | South Carolina | Grant Softball Field  | Independent

## See also[edit]

* List of NCAA Division I softball programs
* List of NCAA Division II softball programs
* List of NCAA Division III softball programs
* List of community college softball programs

## References[edit]

1. ^ "NAIA Softball Stats – NAIA.org". NAIA. Retrieved September 15, 2022.