List of NCAA Division I softball programs

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The following is a list of schools that participate in NCAA Division I softball, according to NCAA.com.[1] These teams compete to go to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and ASA Hall of Fame Stadium for the Women's College World Series. (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 upcoming 2022 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 Head coach Conference Women's College World Series appearances[a][2] National titles[b][2]
University at Albany,
The State University of New York
(Albany) 		Great Danes New York America East None None
State University of New York at Binghamton
(Binghamton) 		Bearcats New York America East None None
University of Hartford[c] Hawks Connecticut America East None None
University of Maine Black Bears Maine America East None None
University of Massachusetts Lowell
(UMass Lowell) 		River Hawks Massachusetts America East None None
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
(UMBC) 		Retrievers Maryland America East None None
Stony Brook University Seawolves New York America East[d] None None
East Carolina University Pirates North Carolina The American None None
University of Houston Cougars Texas Cougar Softball Stadium Kristin Vesely The American[e] None None
University of Memphis Tigers Tennessee The American None None
University of South Florida Bulls Florida USF Softball Stadium Ken Eriksen The American 2012 None
University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane Oklahoma Collins Family Softball Complex Crissy Strimple The American None None
University of Central Florida
(UCF) 		Knights Florida UCF Softball Complex The American[e] None None
Wichita State University Shockers Kansas The American None None
Boston College
(BC) 		Eagles Massachusetts Brighton Field Amy Kvilhaug ACC None None
Clemson University Tigers South Carolina McWhorter Stadium John Rittman ACC None None
Duke University Blue Devils North Carolina Duke Softball Stadium Marissa Young ACC None None
Florida State University Seminoles Florida JoAnne Graf Field at the Seminole Softball Complex Lonni Alameda ACC 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 2002, 2004, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021 2018
Georgia Institute of Technology
(Georgia Tech) 		Yellow Jackets Georgia Shirley Clements Mewborn Field Aileen Morales ACC None None
University of Louisville Cardinals Kentucky Ulmer Stadium Holly Aprile ACC None None
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
(North Carolina) 		Tar Heels North Carolina Donna Papa ACC None None
North Carolina State University
(NC State) 		Wolfpack North Carolina Jennifer Patrick-Swift ACC None None
University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish Indiana Melissa Cook Stadium Deanna Gumpf ACC None None
University of Pittsburgh
(Pitt) 		Panthers Pennsylvania Vartabedian Field Jodi Hermanek ACC None None
Syracuse University Orange New York Skytop Softball Stadium Shannon Doepking ACC None None
University of Virginia Cavaliers Virginia Joanna Hardin ACC None None
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University
(Virginia Tech) 		Hokies Virginia Tech Softball Park Pete D'Amour ACC 2008 None
Bellarmine University Knights Kentucky ASUN None None
University of Central Arkansas Sugar Bears Arkansas Farris Field ASUN None None
Eastern Kentucky University Colonels Kentucky ASUN None None
Florida Gulf Coast University
(FGCU) 		Eagles Florida ASUN None None
Jacksonville University Dolphins Florida ASUN None None
Jacksonville State University Gamecocks Alabama University Field ASUN[f] None None
Kennesaw State University Owls Georgia ASUN None None
Liberty University Lady Flames Virginia Dot Richardson ASUN[f] None None
Lipscomb University Lady Bisons Tennessee ASUN None None
University of North Alabama Lions Alabama ASUN None None
University of North Florida Ospreys Florida ASUN None None
Stetson University Hatters Florida ASUN None None
University of Dayton Flyers Ohio Atlantic 10 None None
Fordham University Rams New York Bahoshy Softball Complex/Murphy Field Atlantic 10 None None
George Mason University Patriots Virginia Atlantic 10 None None
George Washington University Colonials Washington, D.C. Atlantic 10 None None
University of Massachusetts Amherst
(UMass) 		Minutewomen Massachusetts UMass Softball Complex Danielle Henderson Atlantic 10 1974, 1978, 1980,[2] 1992, 1997, 1998 None
University of Rhode Island Rams Rhode Island Atlantic 10 1982 (AIAW)[2] None
St. Bonaventure University Bonnies New York Atlantic 10 None None
Saint Joseph's University Hawks Pennsylvania Atlantic 10 None None
Saint Louis University Billikens Missouri Billiken Sports Center Atlantic 10 None None
Butler University Bulldogs Indiana Big East None None
University of Connecticut
(UConn) 		Huskies Connecticut Burrill Family Field at the Connecticut Softball Complex Laura Valentino Big East 1993 None
Creighton University Bluejays Nebraska Creighton Sports Complex Big East 1969, 1980, 1981,[2] 1982 (NCAA), 1986 None
DePaul University Blue Demons Illinois Cacciatore Stadium Big East 1999, 2000, 2005, 2007 None
Georgetown University Hoyas Washington, D.C. Big East None None
Providence College Friars Rhode Island Big East None None
St. John's University Red Storm New York Red Storm Field Big East None None
Seton Hall University Pirates New Jersey Big East None None
Villanova University Wildcats Pennsylvania Big East None None
Idaho State University Bengals Idaho Big Sky None None
University of Montana Grizzlies Montana Big Sky None None
University of Northern Colorado Bears Colorado Big Sky 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979[2] None
Portland State University Vikings Oregon Erv Lind Stadium Big Sky 1978[2] None
California State University, Sacramento
(Sacramento State) 		Hornets California Big Sky 1976, 1977[2] None
Southern Utah University Thunderbirds Utah Big Sky[g] None None
Weber State University Wildcats Utah Big Sky 1973, 1974, 1975[2] None
Campbell University Lady Camels North Carolina Big South None None
Charleston Southern University Buccaneers South Carolina Big South None None
Gardner-Webb University Runnin' Bulldogs North Carolina Big South None None
Hampton University Lady Pirates Virginia Big South[d] None None
Longwood University Lancers Virginia Big South None None
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
(North Carolina A&T) 		Aggies North Carolina Big South None None
Presbyterian College Blue Hose South Carolina Big South None None
Radford University Highlanders Virginia Big South None None
University of South Carolina Upstate
(USC Upstate) 		Spartans South Carolina Big South None None
Winthrop University Eagles South Carolina Big South None None
University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign
(Illinois) 		Fighting Illini Illinois Eichelberger Field Tyra Perry Big Ten None None
Indiana University Bloomington
(Indiana) 		Hoosiers Indiana Shonda Stanton Big Ten 1979, 1980,[2] 1983, 1986 None
University of Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa Bob Pearl Softball Field Renee Luers-Gillispie Big Ten 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001 None
University of Maryland, College Park
(Maryland) 		Terrapins Maryland Robert E. Taylor Stadium Mark Montgomery Big Ten None None
University of Michigan Wolverines Michigan Carol Hutchins Big Ten 1982 (AIAW),[2] 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2013, 2015, 2016 2005
Michigan State University Spartans Michigan Secchia Stadium Jacquie Joseph Big Ten 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1981[2] 1976
University of Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota Jane Sage Cowles Stadium Piper Ritter Big Ten 1976, 1978,[2] 2019 None
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
(Nebraska) 		Cornhuskers Nebraska Bowlin Stadium Rhonda Revelle Big Ten 1970, 1971,[2] 1982 (NCAA), 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1998, 2002, 2013 None
Northwestern University Wildcats Illinois Sharon J. Drysdale Field Kate Drohan Big Ten 1984, 1985, 1986, 2006, 2007 None
Ohio State University Buckeyes Ohio Buckeye Field Kelly Kovach Schoenly Big Ten 1982 (AIAW)[2] None
Pennsylvania State University
(Penn State) 		Nittany Lions Pennsylvania Beard Field Big Ten None None
Purdue University Boilermakers Indiana Big Ten 1972[2] None
Rutgers University–New Brunswick
(Rutgers) 		Scarlet Knights New Jersey Rutgers Softball Complex Big Ten 1979, 1981[2] None
University of Wisconsin–Madison
(Wisconsin) 		Badgers Wisconsin Goodman Softball Complex Yvette Healy Big Ten None None
Baylor University Bears Texas Getterman Stadium Glenn Moore Big 12 2007, 2011, 2014, 2017 None
Iowa State University Cyclones Iowa Cyclone Sports Complex Jamie Pinkerton Big 12 1971, 1973[2] None
University of Kansas Jayhawks Kansas Big 12 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979,[2] 1992 None
University of Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma Patty Gasso Big 12[h] 1975, 1980, 1981, 1982 (AIAW),[2] 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 2000, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2021
Oklahoma State University–Stillwater
(Oklahoma State) 		Cowgirls Oklahoma Cowgirl Stadium Kenny Gajewski Big 12 1977, 1980, 1981, 1982 (AIAW),[2] 1982 (NCAA), 1989, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1998, 2011, 2019, 2021 None
University of Texas at Austin
(Texas) 		Longhorns Texas Red and Charline McCombs Field Mike White Big 12[h] 1998, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2013 None
Texas Tech University Red Raiders Texas Rocky Johnson Field Big 12 None None
California Polytechnic State University
(Cal Poly) 		Mustangs California Bob Janssen Field Big West None None
California State University, Fullerton
(Cal State Fullerton) 		Titans California Anderson Family Field Big West 1980, 1981,[2] 1982 (NCAA), 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1995 1986
California State University, Northridge
(Cal State Northridge or CSUN) 		Matadors California Matador Diamond Charlotte Morgan Big West 1993, 1994 None
California State University, Bakersfield
(CSU Bakersfield) 		Roadrunners California Big West None None
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
(Hawaii) 		Rainbow Wahine Hawaii Rainbow Wahine Softball Stadium Bob Coolen Big West 2010 None
California State University, Long Beach
(Long Beach State) 		The Beach California Big West 1986, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 None
University of California, Davis
(UC Davis) 		Aggies California La Rue Field Big West None None
University of California, Riverside
(UC Riverside) 		Highlanders California Amy S. Harrison Field Big West None None
University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) Tritons California Triton Softball Field Big West None 2003 (D-II)
University of California, Santa Barbara
(UC Santa Barbara) 		Gauchos California Big West None None
College of Charleston
(Charleston) 		Cougars South Carolina Patriots Point Athletics Complex CAA None None
University of Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Delaware CAA None None
Drexel University Dragons Pennsylvania CAA None None
Elon University Phoenix North Carolina CAA None None
Hofstra University Pride New York CAA None None
James Madison University Dukes Virginia Veterans Memorial Park Loren LaPorte CAA[i] 2021 None
Towson University Tigers Maryland CAA None None
University of North Carolina Wilmington
(UNC Wilmington or UNCW) 		Seahawks North Carolina CAA None None
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
(Charlotte) 		49ers North Carolina Ashley Chastain Conference USA[j] None None
Florida International University
(FIU) 		Panthers Florida [[Mike Larabee {{{last}}}|Mike Larabee {{{last}}}]] Conference USA None None
Florida Atlantic University Owls Florida Joan Joyce Conference USA[j] None None
Louisiana Tech University Lady Techsters Louisiana Lady Techster Softball Complex Conference USA 1983, 1985, 1986 None
Marshall University Thundering Herd West Virginia Megan Smith Conference USA[k] None None
Middle Tennessee State University
(Middle Tennessee or MTSU) 		Blue Raiders Tennessee Conference USA None None
University of North Texas Mean Green Texas Conference USA[j] None None
University of Southern Mississippi
(Southern Miss) 		Golden Eagles Mississippi Brian Levin Conference USA[k] 1999, 2000 None
University of Alabama at Birmingham
(UAB) 		Blazers Alabama Conference USA[j] None None
University of Texas at El Paso
(UTEP) 		Miners Texas Conference USA None None
University of Texas at San Antonio
(UTSA) 		Roadrunners Texas Conference USA[j] None None
Western Kentucky University Lady Toppers Kentucky Conference USA None None
Cleveland State University Vikings Ohio Viking Field Horizon League None None
University of Detroit Mercy Titans Michigan Horizon League None None
University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
(Green Bay) 		Phoenix Wisconsin Horizon League None None
Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis
(IUPUI) 		Jaguars Indiana Horizon League None None
Northern Kentucky University Norse Kentucky Kathryn Gleason Horizon League None None
Oakland University Golden Grizzlies Michigan Horizon League None None
Purdue University Fort Wayne
(Purdue Fort Wayne) 		Mastodons Indiana Amber Bowman Horizon League None None
Robert Morris University Lady Colonials Pennsylvania North Athletic Complex Horizon League None None
University of Illinois Chicago
(UIC) 		Flames Illinois [l] Horizon League[m] 1994 None
Youngstown State University Penguins Ohio Horizon League None None
Brown University Bears Rhode Island Ivy League None None
Columbia University Lions New York Columbia Softball Field Ivy League None None
Cornell University Big Red New York Ivy League None None
Dartmouth College Big Green New Hampshire Ivy League None None
Harvard University Crimson Massachusetts Soldiers Field Jenny Allard Ivy League None None
University of Pennsylvania
(Penn) 		Quakers Pennsylvania Penn Park Leslie King Ivy League None None
Princeton University Tigers New Jersey Ivy League 1995, 1996 None
Yale University Bulldogs Connecticut Ivy League None None
Canisius College Golden Griffins New York Demske Sports Complex MAAC None None
Fairfield University Stags Connecticut MAAC None None
Iona College Gaels New York MAAC None None
Manhattan College Lady Jaspers New York Gaelic Park MAAC None None
Marist College Red Foxes New York Joe Ausanio MAAC None None
Monmouth University Hawks New Jersey MAAC[d] None None
Niagara University Purple Eagles New York MAAC None None
Quinnipiac University Bobcats Connecticut MAAC None None
Rider University Broncs New Jersey MAAC None None
Saint Peter's University Peahens New Jersey MAAC None None
Siena College Saints New York MAAC None None
University of Akron Zips Ohio Mid-American None None
Ball State University Cardinals Indiana Mid-American 1973, 1975[2] None
Bowling Green State University
(Bowling Green) 		Falcons Ohio Mid-American None None
University at Buffalo Bulls New York Mid-American None None
Central Michigan University Chippewas Michigan McCall Salmon Mid-American 1982 (AIAW),[2] 1987 None
Kent State University Golden Flashes Ohio Mid-American 1990 None
Miami University
(Miami (Ohio)) 		RedHawks Ohio Mid-American None None
Northern Illinois University
(NIU) 		Huskies Illinois Mid-American 1988 None
Ohio University Bobcats Ohio Ohio Softball Field Kenzie Roark Mid-American 1975[2] None
University of Toledo Rockets Ohio Mid-American 1989 None
Western Michigan University Broncos Michigan Ebert Field Mid-American 1980, 1981,[2] 1982 (NCAA) None
Coppin State University Eagles Maryland MEAC None None
Delaware State University Hornets Delaware MEAC None None
Howard University Lady Bison Washington, D.C. MEAC None None
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
(UMES) 		Hawks Maryland MEAC None None
Morgan State University Bears Maryland MEAC None None
Norfolk State University Spartans Virginia MEAC None None
North Carolina Central University Eagles North Carolina MEAC None None
South Carolina State University Lady Bulldogs South Carolina MEAC None None
Bradley University Braves Illinois Laura Bradley Park Missouri Valley None None
Drake University Bulldogs Iowa Missouri Valley None None
University of Evansville Purple Aces Indiana Missouri Valley None None
Illinois State University Redbirds Illinois Missouri Valley 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1978, 1981[2] None
Indiana State University Sycamores Indiana Missouri Valley 1974, 1976[2] None
Loyola University Chicago
(Loyola Chicago) 		Ramblers Illinois Missouri Valley[n] None None
Missouri State University Lady Bears Missouri Missouri Valley 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1982 (AIAW)[2] 1974
University of Northern Iowa Panthers Iowa , UNI-Dome Missouri Valley 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977[2] 1977
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
(Southern Illinois) 		Salukis Illinois Missouri Valley 1970, 1971, 1977, 1978[2] None
Valparaiso University Beacons Indiana Missouri Valley None None
Boise State University Broncos Idaho Mountain West None None
Colorado State University Rams Colorado Mountain West None None
California State University, Fresno
(Fresno State) 		Bulldogs California Stacy May-Johnson Mountain West 1982 (NCAA), 1984, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1997, 1998, 1999 1998
University of Nevada, Reno
(Nevada) 		Wolf Pack Nevada Mountain West None None
University of New Mexico Lobos New Mexico Lobo Softball Field Mountain West 1980, 1981[2] None
San Diego State University Aztecs California Mountain West None None
San Jose State University Spartans California Mission College Sports Complex Tammy Lohmann Mountain West None None
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
(UNLV) 		Rebels Nevada Kristie Fox Mountain West 1990, 1991, 1995 None
Utah State University Aggies Utah Mountain West 1978, 1980, 1981,[2] 1984 1980, 1981
Bryant University Bulldogs Rhode Island Northeast None None
Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils Connecticut Northeast None None
Fairleigh Dickinson University Knights New Jersey Northeast None None
Long Island University
(LIU)[o] 		Sharks New York [p] Northeast[q] None None
Merrimack College Warriors Massachusetts Northeast None None
Mount St. Mary's University Mountaineers Maryland Northeast None None
Sacred Heart University Pioneers Connecticut Northeast None None
Saint Francis University Red Flash Pennsylvania Northeast None None
Wagner College Seahawks New York Northeast None None
Austin Peay State University
(Austin Peay) 		Governors Tennessee Ohio Valley[r] None None
Belmont University Bruins Tennessee E. S. Rose Park Ohio Valley[m] None None
Eastern Illinois University Panthers Illinois Ohio Valley 1971, 1974[2] None
Morehead State University Eagles Kentucky Ohio Valley None None
Murray State University Racers Kentucky Ohio Valley[m] None None
Southeast Missouri State University
(Southeast Missouri or SEMO) 		Redhawks Missouri Ohio Valley None None
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
(SIU Edwardsville or SIUE) 		Cougars Illinois Ohio Valley None None
University of Tennessee at Martin
(Tennessee–Martin or UT Martin) 		Skyhawks Tennessee Ohio Valley None None
Tennessee State University Lady Tigers Tennessee Ohio Valley None None
Tennessee Technological University
(Tennessee Tech) 		Golden Eagles Tennessee Ohio Valley None None
University of Arizona Wildcats Arizona Rita Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium Caitlin Lowe Pac-12 1974, 1975, 1977, 1979,[2] 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2019, 2021 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2006, 2007
Arizona State University Sun Devils Arizona Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium Trisha Ford Pac-12 1971, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979,[2] 1982 (NCAA), 1987, 1999, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2018 1972, 1973, 2008, 2011
University of California, Berkeley
(California or Cal) 		Golden Bears California Levine-Fricke Field Chelsea Spencer Pac-12 1980, 1981, 1982 (AIAW),[2] 1986, 1992, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2011, 2012 2002
University of Oregon Ducks Oregon Jane Sanders Stadium Pac-12 1976, 1980,[2] 1989, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 None
Oregon State University Beavers Oregon OSU Softball Complex Laura Berg Pac-12 1977, 1978, 1979,[2] 2006 None
Stanford University Cardinal California Boyd & Jill Smith Family Stadium Jessica Allister Pac-12 2001, 2004 None
University of California, Los Angeles
(UCLA) 		Bruins California Easton Stadium Kelly Inouye-Perez Pac-12 1978, 1979, 1981,[2] 1982 (NCAA), 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 1978, 1982 (NCAA), 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1995,[s] 1999, 2003, 2004, 2010, 2019
University of Utah Utes Utah Amy Hogue Pac-12 1976, 1982 (AIAW),[2] 1985, 1991, 1994 None
University of Washington Huskies Washington Husky Softball Stadium Heather Tarr Pac-12 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019 2009
United States Military Academy
(Army or Army West Point) 		Black Knights New York Patriot League None None
Boston University
(BU) 		Terriers Massachusetts Patriot League None None
Bucknell University Bison Pennsylvania Patriot League None None
Colgate University Raiders New York Patriot League None None
College of the Holy Cross Crusaders Massachusetts Patriot League None None
Lafayette College Leopards Pennsylvania Patriot League None None
Lehigh University Mountain Hawks Pennsylvania Patriot League None None
University of Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama Rhoads Stadium Patrick Murphy SEC 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021 2012
University of Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas Bogle Park SEC None None
Auburn University Tigers Alabama Jane B. Moore Field Mickey Dean SEC 2015, 2016 None
University of Florida Gators Florida Katie Seashole Pressly Softball Stadium Tim Walton SEC 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 2014, 2015
University of Georgia Bulldogs Georgia Jack Turner Stadium Tony Baldwin SEC 2009, 2010, 2016, 2018, 2021 None
University of Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky John Cropp Stadium Rachel Lawson SEC 2014 None
Louisiana State University
(LSU) 		Tigers Louisiana Tiger Park Beth Torina SEC 2001, 2004, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017 None
University of Mississippi
(Ole Miss) 		Rebels Mississippi Ole Miss Softball Complex Jamie Trachsel SEC None None
Mississippi State University Bulldogs Mississippi Samantha Ricketts SEC None None
University of Missouri
(alternately Mizzou) 		Tigers Missouri Larissa Anderson SEC 1981,[2] 1983, 1991, 1994, 2009, 2010, 2011 None
University of South Carolina Gamecocks South Carolina Beverly Smith SEC 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981,[2] 1983, 1989, 1997 None
University of Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee Sherri Parker Lee Stadium Karen Weekly SEC 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015 None
Texas A&M University Aggies Texas Davis Diamond Jo Evans SEC 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 (AIAW),[2] 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 2007, 2008, 2017 1982 (AIAW), 1983, 1987
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
(Chattanooga) 		Mocs Tennessee Southern None None
East Tennessee State University
(East Tennessee or ETSU) 		Buccaneers Tennessee Southern None None
Furman University Paladins South Carolina Southern None None
Mercer University Bears Georgia Southern None None
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
(UNC Greensboro or UNCG) 		Spartans North Carolina Southern None None
Samford University Bulldogs Alabama Bulldog Field Southern None None
Western Carolina University Catamounts North Carolina Southern None None
Houston Baptist University Huskies Texas Husky Field Southland None None
University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals Texas Cardinals Field Southland[g] None None
McNeese State University Cowgirls Louisiana Joe Miller Field at Cowgirl Diamond Southland None None
Nicholls State University
(Nicholls) 		Colonels Louisiana Swanner Field at Geo Surfaces Park Southland None None
Northwestern State University Lady Demons Louisiana Lady Demon Diamond[9] Southland None None
Southeastern Louisiana University Lions Louisiana North Oak Park Southland None None
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islanders Texas Chapman Field Kathleen Rodriguez Southland None None
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
(Alabama A&M) 		Lady Bulldogs Alabama Bulldog Field SWAC None None
Alabama State University Lady Hornets Alabama SWAC None None
Alcorn State University Lady Braves Mississippi SWAC None None
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions Arkansas Torii Hunter Baseball/Softball Complex SWAC None None
Bethune–Cookman University Wildcats Florida SWAC None None
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
(Florida A&M) 		Lady Rattlers Florida SWAC None None
Grambling State University Lady Tigers Louisiana GSU Softball Complex SWAC None None
Jackson State University Lady Tigers Mississippi SWAC None None
Mississippi Valley State University Devilettes Mississippi SWAC None None
Prairie View A&M University Lady Panthers Texas SWAC None None
Southern University Lady Jaguars Louisiana Lady Jaguar Field SWAC None None
Texas Southern University Tigers Texas Memorial Park SWAC None None
University of Missouri–Kansas City
(Kansas City) 		Roos Missouri The Summit None None
University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks North Dakota The Summit None None
North Dakota State University Bison North Dakota The Summit 1973, 1974, 1975[2] None
University of Nebraska Omaha
(Omaha) 		Mavericks Nebraska The Summit 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979[2] 1975
University of St. Thomas Tommies Minnesota The Summit Ineligible until 2026 2004, 2005 (D-III)
University of South Dakota Coyotes South Dakota The Summit 1971[2] None
South Dakota State University Jackrabbits South Dakota The Summit 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974[2] None
Western Illinois University Leathernecks Illinois Mary Ellen McKee Softball Stadium The Summit 1970, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982 (AIAW)[2] None
Appalachian State University Mountaineers North Carolina Shelly Hoerner Sun Belt None None
Coastal Carolina University Chanticleers South Carolina Sun Belt None None
Georgia Southern University Eagles Georgia Sun Belt None None
Georgia State University Panthers Georgia Sun Belt None None
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
(Louisiana) 		Ragin' Cajuns Louisiana Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park Gerry Glasco Sun Belt 1993, 1995, 1996, 2003, 2008, 2014 None
University of Louisiana at Monroe
(Louisiana–Monroe or ULM) 		Warhawks Louisiana Geo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex Molly Fichtner Sun Belt None None
University of South Alabama Jaguars Alabama Jaguar Field Sun Belt None None
University of Texas at Arlington
(UT Arlington) 		Mavericks Texas Allan Saxe Field Sun Belt[g] 1976, 1977[2] None
Texas State University Bobcats Texas Sun Belt None None
Troy University Trojans Alabama Troy Softball Complex Sun Belt None None
Brigham Young University
(BYU) 		Cougars Utah Gordon Eakin West Coast[e] None None
Loyola Marymount University Lions California Smith Field Tairia Flowers West Coast None None
University of the Pacific Tigers California West Coast 1983 None
Saint Mary's College of California Gaels California West Coast None None
University of San Diego Toreros California West Coast None None
Santa Clara University Broncos California West Coast None None
Abilene Christian University Wildcats Texas Poly Wells Field Western Athletic None None
California Baptist University Lancers California John C. Funk Stadium Mike Smith Western Athletic None None
Dixie State University[t] Trailblazers Utah Western Athletic None None
Grand Canyon University Antelopes Arizona Western Athletic None None
Lamar University Lady Cardinals Texas Lamar Softball Complex Amy Hooks Western Athletic None None
New Mexico State University Aggies New Mexico Western Athletic[f] 1981[2] None
Sam Houston State University Bearkats Texas Bearkat Softball Complex Western Athletic[f] None None
Seattle University Redhawks Washington Western Athletic None None
Stephen F. Austin State University Ladyjacks Texas SFA Softball Field Western Athletic 1978[2] None
Tarleton State University Texans Texas Western Athletic None None
Utah Valley University Wolverines Utah Western Athletic None None
  1. ^ Both Division I tournaments in 1982—AIAW and NCAA—were named "Women's College World Series".
  2. ^ The only national titles not listed here are those won by Texas Woman's University in 1979 and John F. Kennedy College in 1969–1971. TWU now competes at the Division II level. JFK College is defunct.
  3. ^ Hartford will join an unnamed Division III conference in 2024 as part of a planned transition to that division in the 2023–24 academic year.[3][4]
  4. ^ a b c Hampton, Monmouth, and Stony Brook join the CAA in 2023.
  5. ^ a b c BYU, Cincinnati, and UCF join the Big 12 in 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d Jacksonville State, Liberty, New Mexico State, and Sam Houston join C-USA in 2024.
  7. ^ a b c Incarnate Word and Southern Utah join, with UT Arlington to rejoin, the WAC in 2023.
  8. ^ a b Oklahoma and Texas are scheduled to join the SEC no later than 2026.
  9. ^ James Madison is to compete as a de facto Sun Belt affiliate in 2023 and will fully join that conference in 2024.
  10. ^ a b c d e Charlotte, Florida Atlantic, North Texas, UAB, and UTSA join The American in 2024.
  11. ^ a b Marshall and Southern Miss join the Sun Belt in 2024.
  12. ^ Not to be confused with UIC's soccer venue, also called Flames Field. The two venues have different street addresses on Chicago's Roosevelt Road, with the softball park at 839 West and the soccer stadium at 901 West.
  13. ^ a b c Belmont, Murray State, and UIC join the Missouri Valley in 2023.
  14. ^ Loyola Chicago joins the Atlantic 10 in 2023.
  15. ^ After the 2018–19 school year, Long Island University merged the Division I athletic program of its Brooklyn campus with the Division II athletic program of its Post campus, creating a single Division I program that now competes as the LIU Sharks.[5][6]
  16. ^ LIU bases its unified softball program at the Brooklyn campus.[5]
  17. ^ The unified LIU athletic program inherited the Northeast Conference membership of the Brooklyn campus.[5]
  18. ^ Austin Peay joins the ASUN in 2023.
  19. ^ The 1995 title by UCLA and any related records have been vacated by the NCAA due to scholarship violations. Criticism also centered on UCLA player Tanya Harding who was recruited from Queensland, Australia midway through the 1995 season. After UCLA captured the NCAA National Championship, Harding, the MVP of the tournament, returned to her homeland without taking final exams or earning a single college credit. Despite not violating any formal rules in recruiting Harding, the incident generated heated criticism that some foreign athletes were little more than hired guns.[7][8]
  20. ^ Becomes Utah Tech University on July 1, 2022. The athletic nickname of Trailblazers will not change.

Future programs[]

School Nickname State Home field Head coach Future conference Begins play WCWS appearances National titles
Texas A&M University–Commerce Lions Texas John Cain Family Softball Field Southland 2023 Ineligible until 2027 None

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "NCAA Division I Softball Rankings – NCAA.com". NCAA. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az Plummer, William; Floyd, Larry C. (2013). A Series Of Their Own: History Of The Women's College World Series. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States: Turnkey Communications Inc. ISBN 978-0-9893007-0-4.
  3. ^ Borzello, Jeff (May 6, 2021). "Hartford athletics transitioning from D-I to D-III, with move expected to happen in 2025". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  4. ^ "Athletics Transition" (Press release). University of Hartford. May 6, 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
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