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
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

School Nickname State Home field Future conference Begins play National titles
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Golden Stallions Georgia Field at Red Hill Athletic Complex Southern States Athletic 2025 None
Baptist Bible College Patriots Missouri American Midwest
Defiance College Lady Jackets Ohio Sal Hench Field Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic
Spartanburg Methodist College Pioneers South Carolina Grant Softball Field Independent

See also

References

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