The 1974 Women's College World Series (WCWS) was contested among 18 college softball teams on May 16–19 in Omaha, Nebraska.[1] This was the sixth WCWS.
Southwest Missouri State won all five of its games to win the national championship, defeating Northern Colorado in the final, 14–7.
The double elimination tournament included these teams:
| Team | Appearance | |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 1st | |
| Eastern Illinois | 2nd | |
| Golden West College (CA) | 1st | |
| Indiana State | 1st | |
| Kansas | 2nd | |
| Luther College (IA) | 4th | |
| Massachusetts | 1st | |
| Michigan State | 2nd | |
| Nassau Community College (NY) | 1st | |
| North Dakota State | 2nd | |
| Northern Colorado | 6th | |
| South Carolina | 3rd | |
| South Dakota State | 4th | |
| Southwest Missouri State | 6th | |
| Wayne State (NE) | 4th | |
| Weber State | 2nd | |
| West Georgia | 1st | |
| Winona State (MN) | 1st |
Source:[2]
| Place | School | WCWS Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Southwest Missouri State | 5-0 |
| 2nd | Northern Colorado | 5-2 |
| 3rd | Wayne State College | 3-2 |
| 4th | Kansas | 5-2 |
| 5th | Eastern Illinois | 2-2 |
| 6th | Indiana State | 3-2 |
| 7th | Arizona | 2-2 |
| Luther College | 3-2 | |
| 9th | Michigan State | 2-2 |
| South Dakota State | 2-2 | |
| Massachusetts | 1-2 | |
| Weber State College | 1-2 | |
| 13th | West Georgia College | 0-2 |
| South Carolina | 0-2 | |
| Golden West College | 0-2 | |
| North Dakota State | 0-2 | |
| Winona State College | 0-2 | |
| Nassau Community College | 0-2 | |