List of NCAA Division I baseball programs

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The following is a list of schools that participate in NCAA Division I baseball. [1] In the 2023 season, 300 Division I schools competed. These teams compete to go to the 64-team Division I baseball tournament and then to Omaha, Nebraska, and Charles Schwab Field, for the eight-team Men's College World Series (MCWS).

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Conference affiliations are current for the ongoing 2024 NCAA baseball season. Years of conference changes, indicated in footnotes, reflect baseball seasons, which take place in the calendar year after a conference change takes effect. Numbers of appearances in the NCAA Tournament and MCWS, plus MCWS titles, are current through the 2023 college baseball season. [2] [3]

Division I programs

School
(Branded as or widely known as)
NicknameStateHome fieldConferenceNCAA
bids
Men's College World Series
appearances [4]
National titles [5]
University at Albany, The State University of New York
(Albany)
Great Danes New York Varsity Field America East 1
Binghamton University Bearcats New York Varsity Field America East 5
Bryant University Bulldogs Rhode Island Conaty Park America East 3
University of Maine Black Bears Maine Larry Mahaney Diamond America East 161964, 1976, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986
New Jersey Institute of Technology
(NJIT)
Highlanders New Jersey Yogi Berra Stadium America East 1
University of Massachusetts Lowell
(UMass Lowell)
River Hawks Massachusetts Edward A. LeLacheur Park America East
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
(UMBC)
Retrievers Maryland Alumni Field America East 3
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
(Charlotte)
49ers North Carolina Robert and Mariam
Hayes Stadium
The American 6
East Carolina University Pirates North Carolina Clark–LeClair Stadium The American 32(NAIA 1961) [6]
Florida Atlantic University
(FAU)
Owls Florida FAU Baseball Stadium The American 12
University of Memphis Tigers Tennessee FedExPark The American 5
Rice University Owls Texas Reckling Park The American 231997, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 20082003
University of South Florida
(USF)
Bulls Florida USF Baseball Stadium The American 14
Tulane University Green Wave Louisiana Greer Field at Turchin Stadium The American 212001, 2005
University of Alabama at Birmingham
(UAB)
Blazers Alabama Jerry D. Young Memorial Field The American 2
University of Texas at San Antonio
(UTSA)
Roadrunners Texas Roadrunner Field The American 3
Wichita State University Shockers Kansas Eck Stadium The American 281982, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 19961989
Boston College Eagles Massachusetts Eddie Pellagrini Diamond Atlantic Coast 81953, 1960, 1961, 1967
Clemson University Tigers South Carolina Doug Kingsmore Stadium Atlantic Coast 441958, 1959, 1976, 1977, 1980, 1991, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2010
Duke University Blue Devils North Carolina Jack Coombs Field,
Durham Athletic Park
Atlantic Coast 91952, 1953, 1961
Florida State University Seminoles Florida Mike Martin Field
at Dick Howser Stadium
Atlantic Coast 591957, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2017, 2019
Georgia Institute of Technology
(Georgia Tech)
Yellow Jackets Georgia Russ Chandler Stadium Atlantic Coast 341994, 2002, 2006
University of Louisville Cardinals Kentucky Jim Patterson Stadium Atlantic Coast 142007, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2019
University of Miami Hurricanes Florida Alex Rodriguez Park
at Mark Light Field
Atlantic Coast 481974, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2015, 20161982, 1985, 1999, 2001
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
(North Carolina/Carolina)
Tar Heels North Carolina Boshamer Stadium Atlantic Coast 341960, 1966, 1978, 1989, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013
North Carolina State University
(NC State)
Wolfpack North Carolina Doak Field Atlantic Coast 321968, 2013
University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish Indiana Frank Eck Stadium Atlantic Coast 241957, 2002, 2022
University of Pittsburgh
(Pitt)
Panthers Pennsylvania Petersen Sports Complex Atlantic Coast 3
University of Virginia Cavaliers Virginia Davenport Field Atlantic Coast 192009, 2011, 2014, 2015, 20212015
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
(Virginia Tech)
Hokies Virginia English Field Atlantic Coast 11
Wake Forest University Demon Deacons North Carolina Gene Hooks Field at
Wake Forest Baseball Park
Atlantic Coast 151949, 19551955
Austin Peay State University
(Austin Peay)
Governors Tennessee Raymond C. Hand Park ASUN 6
Bellarmine University Knights Kentucky Knights Baseball Field ASUN
University of Central Arkansas Bears Arkansas Bear Stadium ASUN 1
Eastern Kentucky University
(EKU)
Colonels Kentucky Turkey Hughes Field ASUN 4
Florida Gulf Coast University
(FGCU)
Eagles Florida Swanson Stadium ASUN 1
Jacksonville University Dolphins Florida John Sessions Stadium ASUN 15
Kennesaw State University Owls Georgia Fred Stillwell Stadium ASUN [a 1] 2(Div. II 1996, [7] NAIA 1994) [6]
Lipscomb University Bisons Tennessee Ken Dugan Field at
Stephen Lee Marsh Stadium
ASUN 2(NAIA 1977, 1979) [6]
University of North Alabama Lions Alabama Mike D. Lane Field ASUN
University of North Florida Ospreys Florida Harmon Stadium ASUN
Stetson University Hatters Florida Melching Field at Conrad Park ASUN 18
Davidson College Wildcats North Carolina T. Henry Wilson, Jr. Field Atlantic 10 1
University of Dayton Flyers Ohio Woerner Field Atlantic 10 1
Fordham University Rams New York Jim Houlihan Park
at Jack Coffey Field
Atlantic 10 6
George Mason University Patriots Virginia Spuhler Field Atlantic 10 7
George Washington University Revolutionaries Washington, D.C. Barcroft Park Atlantic 10 7
University of Massachusetts Amherst
(Massachusetts/UMass)
Minutemen Massachusetts Earl Lorden Field Atlantic 10 [a 2] 111954, 1969
University of Rhode Island Rams Rhode Island Bill Beck Field Atlantic 10 2
University of Richmond Spiders Virginia Malcolm U. Pitt Field Atlantic 10 8
St. Bonaventure University Bonnies New York Fred Handler Park Atlantic 10 1
Saint Joseph's University Hawks Pennsylvania Smithson Field Atlantic 10 2
Saint Louis University Billikens Missouri Billiken Sports Center Atlantic 10 81965
Virginia Commonwealth University
(VCU)
Rams Virginia The Diamond Atlantic 10 13
Butler University Bulldogs Indiana Bulldog Park Big East 1
Creighton University Bluejays Nebraska Creighton Sports Complex,
Charles Schwab Field
Big East 111991
Georgetown University Hoyas Washington, D.C. Shirley Povich Field Big East
St. John's University Red Storm New York Jack Kaiser Stadium Big East 371949, 1960, 1966, 1968, 1978, 1980
Seton Hall University Pirates New Jersey Owen T. Carroll Field Big East 161964, 1971, 1974, 1975
University of Connecticut
(UConn)
Huskies Connecticut Elliot Ballpark Big East 231957, 1959, 1965, 1972, 1979
Villanova University Wildcats Pennsylvania Villanova Ballpark at Plymouth Big East 2
Xavier University Musketeers Ohio J. Page Hayden Field Big East 4
Charleston Southern University Buccaneers South Carolina Buccaneer Ballpark Big South 1
Gardner–Webb University Bulldogs (Diamond ‘Dogs) North Carolina John Henry Moss Stadium Big South
High Point University Panthers North Carolina George S. Erath Field at
Coy O. Williard Baseball Stadium
Big South
Longwood University Lancers Virginia Bolding Stadium Big South
Presbyterian College Blue Hose South Carolina Presbyterian College
Baseball Complex
Big South 1
Radford University Highlanders Virginia Radford University
Baseball Stadium
Big South 2
University of North Carolina at Asheville
(UNC Asheville)
Bulldogs North Carolina Greenwood Baseball Field,
McCormick Field
Big South 1
University of South Carolina Upstate
(USC Upstate)
Spartans South Carolina Cleveland S. Harley
Baseball Park
Big South
Winthrop University Eagles South Carolina Winthrop Ballpark Big South 5
University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign
(Illinois)
Fighting Illini Illinois Illinois Field Big Ten 12
Indiana University Bloomington
(Indiana)
Hoosiers Indiana Bart Kaufman Field Big Ten 82013
University of Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa Duane Banks Field Big Ten 51972
University of Maryland, College Park
(Maryland)
Terrapins Maryland Shipley Field Big Ten 8
University of Michigan Wolverines Michigan Ray Fisher Stadium Big Ten 261953, 1962, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 20191953, 1962
Michigan State University Spartans Michigan Drayton McLane
Baseball Stadium
at John H. Kobs Field
,
Cooley Law School Stadium
Big Ten 51954
University of Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota Siebert Field,
U.S. Bank Stadium
Big Ten 321956, 1960, 1964, 1973, 19771956, 1960, 1964
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
(Nebraska)
Cornhuskers Nebraska Haymarket Park Big Ten 192001, 2002, 2005
Northwestern University Wildcats Illinois Rocky Miller Park Big Ten 1
Ohio State University Buckeyes Ohio Bill Davis Stadium Big Ten 221951, 1965, 1966, 19671966
Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions Pennsylvania Medlar Field at Lubrano Park Big Ten 171952, 1957, 1959, 1963, 1973
Purdue University Boilermakers Indiana Alexander Field Big Ten 3
Rutgers University Scarlet Knights New Jersey Bainton Field Big Ten 151950
Baylor University Bears Texas Baylor Ballpark Big 12 211977, 1978, 2005
Brigham Young University
(BYU)
Cougars Utah Larry H. Miller Field Big 12 161968, 1971
University of Cincinnati Bearcats Ohio UC Baseball Stadium Big 12 6
University of Houston Cougars Texas Darryl & Lori Schroeder Park Big 12 221953, 1967
University of Kansas Jayhawks Kansas Hoglund Ballpark Big 12 51993
Kansas State University Wildcats Kansas Tointon Family Stadium Big 12 4
University of Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma L. Dale Mitchell Baseball Park Big 12 [a 3] 381951, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1992, 1994, 1995, 2010, 20221951, 1994
Oklahoma State University–Stillwater
(Oklahoma State)
Cowboys Oklahoma O'Brate Stadium Big 12 471954, 1955, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1993, 1996, 1999, 20161959
Texas Christian University
(TCU)
Horned Frogs Texas Lupton Stadium Big 12 182010, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
University of Texas at Austin
(Texas)
Longhorns Texas UFCU Disch–Falk Field Big 12 [a 3] 611949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1957, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1992, 1993, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2018, 20221949, 1950, 1975, 1983, 2002, 2005
Texas Tech University Red Raiders Texas Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park Big 12 172014, 2016, 2018, 2019
University of Central Florida
(UCF)
Knights Florida John Euliano Park Big 12 12
West Virginia University Mountaineers West Virginia Monongalia County Ballpark Big 12 13
California Polytechnic State University
(Cal Poly)
Mustangs California Robin Baggett Stadium Big West 3
California State University, Fullerton
(Cal State Fullerton)
Titans California Goodwin Field Big West 401975, 1979, 1982, 1984, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2015, 20171979, 1984, 1995, 2004
California State University, Northridge
(CSUN/Cal State Northridge)
Matadors California Matador Field Big West 6(Div. II 1970, 1984) [7]
California State University, Bakersfield
(Bakersfield/CSU Bakersfield)
Roadrunners California Hardt Field Big West 1
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
(Hawaiʻi)
Rainbow Warriors Hawaii Les Murakami Stadium Big West 131980
California State University, Long Beach
(Long Beach State)
Dirtbags California Blair Field Big West 221989, 1991, 1993, 1998
University of California, Davis
(UC Davis)
Aggies California Dobbins Stadium Big West 1
University of California, Irvine
(UC Irvine)
Anteaters California Cicerone Field Big West 92007, 2014(Div. II 1973, 1974) [7]
University of California, Riverside
(UC Riverside)
Highlanders California Riverside Sports Complex Big West 2(Div. II 1977) [7]
University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) Tritons California Triton Ballpark Big West
University of California, Santa Barbara
(UC Santa Barbara)
Gauchos California Caesar Uyesaka Stadium Big West 142016
Campbell University Fighting Camels North Carolina Jim Perry Stadium Coastal Athletic 6
College of Charleston
(Charleston)
Cougars South Carolina CofC Baseball Stadium
at Patriot's Point
Coastal Athletic 7
University of Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Delaware Bob Hannah Stadium Coastal Athletic [a 4] 161970
Elon University Phoenix North Carolina Walter C. Latham Park Coastal Athletic 6
Hofstra University Pride New York University Field Coastal Athletic 1
Monmouth University Hawks New Jersey Monmouth Baseball Field Coastal Athletic 4
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
(North Carolina A&T)
Aggies North Carolina World War Memorial Stadium Coastal Athletic 2
Northeastern University Huskies Massachusetts Parsons Field/
Friedman Diamond
Coastal Athletic 91966
Stony Brook University Seawolves New York Joe Nathan Field Coastal Athletic 62012
Towson University Tigers Maryland John B. Schuerholz
Baseball Complex
Coastal Athletic 3
University of North Carolina Wilmington
(UNC Wilmington/UNCW)
Seahawks North Carolina Brooks Field Coastal Athletic 10
College of William & Mary Tribe Virginia Plumeri Park Coastal Athletic 4
Dallas Baptist University Patriots Texas Horner Ballpark Conference USA [a 5] 11
Florida International University
(FIU)
Panthers Florida FIU Baseball Stadium Conference USA 11
Jacksonville State University Gamecocks Alabama Rudy Abbott Field Conference USA 5
Liberty University Flames Virginia Liberty Baseball Stadium Conference USA 8
Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs Louisiana J. C. Love Field
at Pat Patterson Park
Conference USA 10
Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders Tennessee Reese Smith Jr. Field Conference USA 13
New Mexico State University Aggies New Mexico Presley Askew Field Conference USA 5
Sam Houston State University
(Sam Houston)
Bearkats Texas Don Sanders Stadium Conference USA 11(NAIA 1963) [6]
Western Kentucky University
(WKU)
Hilltoppers Kentucky Nick Denes Field Conference USA 4
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
(Milwaukee)
Panthers Wisconsin Henry Aaron Field Horizon League 4
Northern Kentucky University Norse Kentucky Bill Aker Baseball Complex Horizon League
Oakland University Golden Grizzlies Michigan Oakland University
Baseball Field
Horizon League
Purdue University Fort Wayne Mastodons Indiana Mastodon Field Horizon League
Wright State University Raiders Ohio Nischwitz Stadium Horizon League 10
Youngstown State University Penguins Ohio Eastwood Field Horizon League 2
Brown University Bears Rhode Island Murray Stadium Ivy League 1
Columbia University Lions New York Hal Robertson Field
at Phillip Satow Stadium
Ivy League 7
Cornell University Big Red New York Hoy Field Ivy League 2
Dartmouth College Big Green New Hampshire Red Rolfe Field at Biondi Park Ivy League 71970
Harvard University Crimson Massachusetts Joseph J. O'Donnell Field Ivy League 151968, 1971, 1973, 1974
University of Pennsylvania
(Penn)
Quakers Pennsylvania Meiklejohn Stadium Ivy League 5
Princeton University Tigers New Jersey Bill Clarke Field Ivy League 121951
Yale University Bulldogs Connecticut Yale Field Ivy League 61947, 1948
Canisius University Golden Griffins New York Demske Sports Complex MAAC 4
Fairfield University Stags Connecticut Alumni Baseball Diamond MAAC 2
Iona University Gaels New York City Park MAAC
Manhattan College Jaspers New York Van Cortlandt Park MAAC 4
Marist College Red Foxes New York James J. McCann Baseball Field MAAC 7
Mount St. Mary's University Mountaineers Maryland Straw Family Stadium MAAC 1
Niagara University Purple Eagles New York Sal Maglie Stadium MAAC
Quinnipiac University Bobcats Connecticut Quinnipiac Baseball Field MAAC 2
Rider University Broncs New Jersey Sonny Pittaro Field MAAC 131967
Saint Peter's University Peacocks New Jersey Joseph J. Jaroschak Field MAAC
Siena College Saints New York Siena Baseball Field MAAC 2
University of Akron Zips Ohio Skeeles Field Mid-American 1
Ball State University Cardinals Indiana Ball Diamond Mid-American 3
Bowling Green State University
(Bowling Green)
Falcons Ohio Steller Field Mid-American 4
Central Michigan University Chippewas Michigan Bill Theunissen Stadium Mid-American 14
Eastern Michigan University Eagles Michigan Oestrike Stadium Mid-American 71975, 1976(NAIA 1970) [6]
Kent State University Golden Flashes Ohio Olga Mural Field
at Schoonover Stadium
Mid-American 142012
Miami University
(Miami of Ohio)
RedHawks Ohio Stanley G. McKie Field at
Joseph P. Hayden Jr. Park
Mid-American 7
Northern Illinois University
(NIU)
Huskies Illinois Ralph McKinzie Field Mid-American 1
Ohio University Bobcats Ohio Bob Wren Stadium Mid-American 161970
University of Toledo Rockets Ohio Scott Park Baseball Complex Mid-American
Western Michigan University Broncos Michigan Robert J. Bobb Stadium
at Judson Hyames Field
Mid-American 121952, 1955, 1958, 1959, 1961, 1963
Belmont University Bruins Tennessee E. S. Rose Park Missouri Valley 2
Bradley University Braves Illinois O'Brien Field Missouri Valley 71950, 1956
University of Evansville Purple Aces Indiana Charles H. Braun Stadium Missouri Valley 3
Illinois State University Redbirds Illinois Duffy Bass Field Missouri Valley 4(Div. II 1969) [7]
Indiana State University Sycamores Indiana Sycamore Stadium Missouri Valley 111986
Missouri State University Bears Missouri Hammons Field Missouri Valley 122003
Murray State University Racers Kentucky Reagan Field Missouri Valley 3
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
(Southern Illinois/SIU)
Salukis Illinois Itchy Jones Stadium Missouri Valley 141968, 1969, 1971, 1974, 1977
University of Illinois Chicago
(UIC)
Flames Illinois Les Miller Field Missouri Valley 6
Valparaiso University Beacons Indiana Emory G. Bauer Field Missouri Valley 7
United States Air Force Academy
(Air Force)
Falcons Colorado Falcon Baseball Field Mountain West 7
California State University, Fresno
(Fresno State)
Bulldogs California Pete Beiden Field Mountain West 351959, 1988, 1991, 20082008
University of Nevada, Reno
(Nevada)
Wolf Pack Nevada William Peccole Park Mountain West 5
University of New Mexico Lobos New Mexico Santa Ana Star Field Mountain West 4
San Diego State University Aztecs California Tony Gwynn Stadium Mountain West 14(NAIA 1958) [6]
San Jose State University Spartans California San Jose Municipal Stadium Mountain West 42000
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
(UNLV)
Rebels Nevada Earl Wilson Stadium Mountain West 11
Central Connecticut State University
(Central Connecticut/CCSU)
Blue Devils Connecticut Balf–Savin Field Northeast 7
Coppin State University Eagles Maryland Joe Cannon Stadium Northeast [a 6] 1
Delaware State University Hornets Delaware Soldier Field Northeast [a 6]
Fairleigh Dickinson University Knights New Jersey Naimoli Family Baseball Complex Northeast
Long Island University
(LIU)
Sharks New York Long Island University Baseball Stadium Northeast 3
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
(UMES)
Hawks Maryland Hawk Stadium Northeast [a 6]
Merrimack College Warriors Massachusetts Greater Lawrence Technical School Northeast [a 7]
Norfolk State University Spartans Virginia Marty L. Miller Field Northeast [a 6] 1
Sacred Heart University Pioneers Connecticut Veterans Memorial Park Northeast [a 7] 4
Wagner College Seahawks New York Richmond County Bank Ballpark Northeast 1
Eastern Illinois University Panthers Illinois Coaches Stadium at Monier Field Ohio Valley 2(Div. II 1990, 1991) [7]
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
(Little Rock)
Trojans Arkansas Gary Hogan Field Ohio Valley 1
Morehead State University Eagles Kentucky Allen Field Ohio Valley 4
Southeast Missouri State University
(Southeast Missouri/SEMO)
Redhawks Missouri Capaha Field Ohio Valley 4
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
(SIU Edwardsville/SIUE)
Cougars Illinois Roy E. Lee Field
at Simmons Baseball Complex
Ohio Valley
University of Tennessee at Martin
(UT Martin)
Skyhawks Tennessee Skyhawk Park Ohio Valley
Tennessee Technological University
(Tennessee Tech)
Golden Eagles Tennessee Bush Stadium at
Averitt Express Baseball Complex
Ohio Valley 6
Western Illinois University Leathernecks Illinois Alfred D. Boyer Stadium Ohio Valley
University of Arizona Wildcats Arizona Hi Corbett Field Pac-12 [a 8] 411954, 1955, 1956, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1963, 1966, 1970, 1976, 1979, 1980, 1985, 1986, 2004, 2012, 2016, 20211976, 1980, 1986, 2012
Arizona State University Sun Devils Arizona Phoenix Municipal Stadium Pac-12 [a 8] 401964, 1965, 1967, 1969, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988, 1993, 1994, 1998, 2005, 2007, 2009, 20101965, 1967, 1969, 1977, 1981
University of California, Berkeley
(California/Cal)
Golden Bears California Evans Diamond Pac-12 [a 9] 141947, 1957, 1980, 1988, 1992, 20111947, 1957
University of Oregon Ducks Oregon PK Park Pac-12 [a 10] 91954
Oregon State University Beavers Oregon Goss Stadium at Coleman Field Pac-12 [a 11] 211952, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2013, 2017, 20182006, 2007, 2018
Stanford University Cardinal California Sunken Diamond Pac-12 [a 9] 361953, 1967, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2008, 2021, 20221987, 1988
University of California, Los Angeles
(UCLA)
Bruins California Jackie Robinson Stadium Pac-12 [a 10] 251969, 1997, 2010, 2012, 20132013
University of Southern California
(USC/Southern Cal)
Trojans California Dedeaux Field Pac-12 [a 10] 371948, 1949, 1951, 1955, 1958, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1978, 1995, 1998, 2000, 20011948, 1958, 1961, 1963, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1978, 1998
University of Utah Utes Utah Smith's Ballpark [a 12] Pac-12 [a 8] 51951
University of Washington Huskies Washington Husky Ballpark Pac-12 [a 10] 11
Washington State University Cougars Washington Bailey-Brayton Field Pac-12 [a 13] 161950, 1956, 1965, 1976
United States Military Academy
(Army)
Black Knights New York Johnson Stadium
at Doubleday Field
Patriot League 10
Bucknell University Bison Pennsylvania Eugene B. Depew Field Patriot League 6
College of the Holy Cross Crusaders Massachusetts Hanover Insurance Park
at Fitton Field
Patriot League 111952, 1958, 1962, 19631952
Lafayette College Leopards Pennsylvania Kamine Stadium Patriot League 101953, 1954, 1958, 1965
Lehigh University Mountain Hawks Pennsylvania Lehigh Baseball Field Patriot League 2
United States Naval Academy
(Navy)
Midshipmen Maryland Terwilliger Brothers Field
at Max Bishop Stadium
Patriot League 9
University of Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama Sewell–Thomas Stadium Southeastern 251950, 1983, 1996, 1997, 1999
University of Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas Baum–Walker Stadium Southeastern 331979, 1985, 1987, 1989, 2004, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2022
Auburn University Tigers Alabama Samford Stadium –
Hitchcock Field
at Plainsman Park
Southeastern 231967, 1976, 1994, 1997, 2019, 2022
University of Florida Gators Florida Florida Ballpark Southeastern 371988, 1991, 1996, 1998, 2005, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 20182017
University of Georgia Bulldogs Georgia Foley Field Southeastern 151987, 1990, 2001, 2004, 2006, 20081990
University of Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky Kentucky Proud Park Southeastern 7
Louisiana State University
(LSU)
Tigers Louisiana Alex Box Stadium,
Skip Bertman Field
Southeastern 381986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2015, 20171991, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2009, 2023
University of Mississippi
(Ole Miss)
Rebels Mississippi Swayze Field Southeastern 251956, 1964, 1969, 1972, 2014, 20222022
Mississippi State University Bulldogs Mississippi Dudy Noble Field,
Polk-DeMent Stadium
Southeastern 391971, 1979, 1981, 1985, 1990, 1997, 1998, 2007, 2013, 2018, 2019, 20212021
University of Missouri
(alternately Mizzou)
Tigers Missouri Taylor Stadium Southeastern 221952, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1963, 19641954
University of South Carolina Gamecocks South Carolina Carolina Stadium Southeastern 331975, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1985, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2010, 2011, 20122010, 2011
University of Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee Lindsey Nelson Stadium Southeastern 121951, 1995, 2001, 2005
Texas A&M University
(TAMU)
Aggies Texas Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park Southeastern 361951, 1964, 1993, 1999, 2011, 2017, 2022
Vanderbilt University Commodores Tennessee Hawkins Field Southeastern 202011, 2014, 2015, 20192014, 2019
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
(The Citadel)
Bulldogs South Carolina Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park Southern 131990
East Tennessee State University
(ETSU)
Buccaneers Tennessee Thomas Stadium Southern 4
Mercer University Bears Georgia Claude Smith Field Southern 4
Samford University Bulldogs Alabama Joe Lee Griffin Stadium Southern 3
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
(UNC Greensboro/UNCG)
Spartans North Carolina UNCG Baseball Stadium Southern 4
Virginia Military Institute
(VMI)
Keydets Virginia Gray–Minor Stadium Southern
Western Carolina University Catamounts North Carolina Hennon Stadium Southern 12
Wofford College Terriers South Carolina Russell C. King Field Southern 1
Houston Christian University Huskies Texas Husky Field Southland 1
University of the Incarnate Word
(alternately UIW)
Cardinals Texas Sullivan Field Southland
Lamar University Cardinals Texas Vincent–Beck Stadium Southland 13
McNeese State University
(McNeese)
Cowboys Louisiana Joe Miller Ballpark Southland 6
University of New Orleans Privateers Louisiana Maestri Field at Privateer Park Southland 141984
Nicholls State University
(Nicholls)
Colonels Louisiana Ben Meyer Diamond at Ray E. Didier Field Southland 3
Northwestern State University Demons Louisiana H. Alvin Brown–C. C. Stroud Field Southland 4
Southeastern Louisiana University Lions Louisiana Pat Kenelly Diamond
at Alumni Field
Southland 7
Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi Islanders Texas Chapman Field Southland
Alabama A&M University Bulldogs Alabama Bulldog Field SWAC
Alabama State University Hornets Alabama Wheeler–Watkins
Baseball Complex
SWAC 2
Alcorn State University Braves Mississippi Foster Baseball Field
at McGowan Stadium
SWAC 1
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
(Arkansas–Pine Bluff)
Golden Lions Arkansas Torii Hunter Baseball Complex SWAC
Bethune–Cookman University Wildcats Florida Jackie Robinson Ballpark SWAC 17
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
(Florida A&M)
Rattlers Florida Moore–Kittles Field SWAC 2
Grambling State University Tigers Louisiana Wilbert Ellis Field at Ralph Waldo Emerson Jones Park SWAC 4
Jackson State University Tigers Mississippi Braddy Field SWAC 6
Mississippi Valley State University Delta Devils Mississippi Magnolia Field SWAC
Prairie View A&M University Panthers Texas John W. Tankersley Field SWAC 3
Southern University Jaguars Louisiana Lee–Hines Field SWAC 10(NAIA 1959) [6]
Texas Southern University Tigers Texas MacGregor Park SWAC 5
North Dakota State University Bison North Dakota Newman Outdoor Field The Summit 3
University of Northern Colorado Bears Colorado Jackson Field The Summit [a 14] 211952, 1953, 1955, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1974
University of Nebraska Omaha
(Omaha)
Mavericks Nebraska Tal Anderson Field The Summit 1
Oral Roberts University Golden Eagles Oklahoma J. L. Johnson Stadium The Summit 281978
University of St. Thomas Tommies Minnesota Koch Diamond The Summit
South Dakota State University Jackrabbits South Dakota Erv Huether Field The Summit 1
Appalachian State University Mountaineers North Carolina Beaver Field at
Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium
Sun Belt 4
Arkansas State University Red Wolves Arkansas Tomlinson Stadium–Kell Field Sun Belt 2
Coastal Carolina University Chanticleers South Carolina Springs Brooks Stadium/
Vrooman Field
Sun Belt 1820162016
Georgia Southern University Eagles Georgia J. I. Clements Stadium Sun Belt 141973, 1990(NAIA 1982) [6]
Georgia State University Panthers Georgia Georgia State University
Baseball Complex
Sun Belt 1
James Madison University Dukes Virginia Eagle Field at
Veterans Memorial Park
Sun Belt 81983
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
(Louisiana)
Ragin' Cajuns Louisiana M. L. Tigue Moore Field Sun Belt 172000
University of Louisiana at Monroe
(Louisiana–Monroe/ULM)
Warhawks Louisiana Warhawk Field Sun Belt 5
Marshall University Thundering Herd West Virginia Jack Cook Field Sun Belt 2
Old Dominion University Monarchs Virginia Bud Metheny Baseball Complex Sun Belt 9
University of South Alabama Jaguars Alabama Eddie Stanky Field Sun Belt 28
University of Southern Mississippi
(Southern Miss)
Golden Eagles Mississippi Pete Taylor Park Sun Belt 182009
Texas State University Bobcats Texas Bobcat Baseball Stadium Sun Belt 6
Troy University Trojans Alabama Riddle-Pace Field Sun Belt 7(Div. II 1986, 1987) [7]
Gonzaga University Bulldogs Washington Washington Trust Field
and Patterson Baseball Complex
West Coast 12
Loyola Marymount University
(alternately LMU)
Lions California George C. Page Stadium West Coast 91986
University of the Pacific Tigers California Klein Family Field West Coast
Pepperdine University Waves California Eddy D. Field Stadium West Coast 271979, 19921992
University of Portland Pilots Oregon Joe Etzel Field West Coast 5
Saint Mary's College of California
(Saint Mary's/SMC)
Gaels California Louis Guisto Field West Coast 1
University of San Diego Toreros California John Cunningham Stadium West Coast 9
University of San Francisco Dons California Dante Benedetti Diamond
at Max Ulrich Field
West Coast 3
Santa Clara University Broncos California Stephen Schott Stadium West Coast 111962
Abilene Christian University Wildcats Texas Crutcher Scott Field Western Athletic
California Baptist University Lancers California James W. Totman Stadium Western Athletic
Utah Tech University Trailblazers Utah Bruce Hurst Field Western Athletic
Grand Canyon University Antelopes Arizona Brazell Stadium Western Athletic 2(NAIA 1980, 1981, 1982, 1988) [6]
California State University, Sacramento
(Sacramento State)
Hornets California John Smith Field Western Athletic [a 15] 3
Seattle University Redhawks Washington Bannerwood Park Western Athletic 1
Stephen F. Austin State University
(Stephen F. Austin/SFA)
Lumberjacks Texas Jaycees Field Western Athletic
Tarleton State University
(Tarleton)
Texans Texas Cecil Ballow Baseball Complex Western Athletic
Utah Valley University Wolverines Utah UCCU Ballpark Western Athletic 1
University of Texas at Arlington
(UT Arlington/UTA)
Mavericks Texas Clay Gould Ballpark Western Athletic 5
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
(UTRGV)
Vaqueros Texas UTRGV Baseball Stadium Western Athletic [a 16] 13 [a 17] 1971 [a 17]

Future programs

School
(Branded as or widely known as)
NicknameStateHome fieldConferenceFirst playing
La Salle University Explorers Pennsylvania Hank DeVincent Field Atlantic 10 2026 [8]
Tennessee State University Tigers Tennessee TBA Ohio Valley 2028 (at latest) [9]

Schools in transition

These schools are in transition from Division II or III to Division I. For scheduling purposes, they are considered to be Division I institutions, but they will not be eligible for the NCAA tournament until completing the transition.

SchoolNicknameStateHome fieldConferenceNational titlesFull membership
Bellarmine University Knights Kentucky Knights Baseball Field ASUN July 2024 [10]
Le Moyne College Dolphins New York Dick Rockwell Field Northeast July 2027 [11]
Lindenwood University Lions Missouri Lou Brock Sports Complex Ohio Valley July 2026 [12]
Queens University of Charlotte Royals North Carolina Tuckaseegee Dream Fields ASUN July 2026 [13]
University of St. Thomas Tommies Minnesota Koch Diamond Summit League (Div. III 2001, 2009)July 2026 [14]
University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Indiana USI Baseball Field Ohio Valley (Div. II 2010, 2014)July 2026 [15]
Stonehill College Skyhawks Massachusetts Lou Gorman Field Northeast July 2026 [16]
Tarleton State University (Tarleton) Texans Texas Cecil Ballow Baseball Complex Western Athletic July 2024 [17]
University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) Tritons California Triton Ballpark Big West July 2024 [18]
Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State) Trailblazers Utah Bruce Hurst Field Western Athletic July 2024 [19]
NCAA Division II institutions scheduled for upward transition
SchoolNicknameStateHome fieldFuture conferenceNational titlesFull membership
University of West Georgia Wolves Georgia Cole Field ASUN July 2028 [20]
Mercyhurst University Lakers Pennsylvania Softball Field Northeast July 2028 [21]

See also

Notes

  1. Kennesaw State joins CUSA in 2025.
  2. UMass joins the Mid-American Conference in 2026.
  3. 1 2 Oklahoma and Texas join the Southeastern Conference in 2025.
  4. Delaware joins CUSA in 2026.
  5. Dallas Baptist is an affiliate of Conference USA, and primarily plays in the Division II Lone Star Conference.
  6. 1 2 3 4 Coppin State, Delaware State, Maryland Eastern Shore, and Norfolk State are affiliates of the Northeast Conference, and primarily play in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
  7. 1 2 Merrimack and Sacred Heart join the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference in 2025.
  8. 1 2 3 Arizona, Arizona State, and Utah join the Big 12 in 2025.
  9. 1 2 California and Stanford join the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2025.
  10. 1 2 3 4 Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington join the Big Ten in 2025.
  11. Oregon State competes as an independent in 2025.
  12. Utah is planning to open a new ballpark, as yet unnamed, for the 2025 season.
  13. Washington State will join the Mountain West as a baseball affiliate in 2025.
  14. Northern Colorado is an affiliate of the Summit League, and primarily plays in the Big Sky Conference.
  15. Sacramento State is an affiliate of the WAC, and primarily plays in the Big Sky Conference.
  16. UTRGV joins the Southland Conference in 2025.
  17. 1 2 UTRGV was founded in 2013 and began full operation in 2015, following the merger of two University of Texas System campuses—the NCAA Division I University of Texas–Pan American (UTPA) and the University of Texas at Brownsville, a member of the NAIA. The former UTPA athletic program became the UTRGV program after the merger; UTRGV is therefore credited with all of UTPA's appearances in the NCAA tournament.

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