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 Christian University | Warriors | Michigan | Jaycee Field | Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic | None |
Siena Heights University | Saints | Michigan | Christensen Memorial Softball Field | Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic | None |