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Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing

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This ranking is based on the raw statistical number of female students enrolled at each college or university and participate in collegiate sports.

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Rank	Institution	Sport	# of Female Athletes	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Harvard University	Sailing	27	3.65	1,510 – 1,590	17900	99572	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing Harvard University Cambridge, MA Harvard University has more alumni, researchers, and faculty that have won Nobel Prizes and Field Medals than any other school in the world. It also produced eight U.S. presidents, 188 living billionaires, and 110 Olympic medalists....Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes 27 12.5% Acceptance Rate 3.7% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $17,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $99,572
2	Tufts University	Sailing	25	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes 25 16.7% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
3	Tulane University of Louisiana	Sailing	25	13.98	1,400 – 1,510	50631	50220	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA The Tulane University of Louisiana opened in 1834 as the public Medical College of Louisiana, making it one of the oldest medical schools in the country. It became a full university in 1847 and went private in 1884. Tulane is extremely selective, accepting only 4,560 our of 32,600 applications. Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes 25 31.6% Acceptance Rate 14.0% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $50,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,220
4	Brown University	Sailing	24	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes 24 4.0% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
5	Yale University	Sailing	24	3.87	1,470 – 1,570	26044	81765	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing Yale University New Haven, CT Yale University got its start in 1701 as the Collegiate School, getting its current name in 1718. Their motto, “lux et veritas,” means “light and truth” in Latin. It's made up of fourteen schools including the undergraduate college, twelve professional schools, and the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences....Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes 24 4.3% Acceptance Rate 3.9% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,044 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,765
6	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Sailing	20	69.67	1,070 – 1,290	14557	45701	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes 20 25.0% Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
7	St. Mary's College of Maryland	Sailing	19	68.63	1,160 – 1,350	20679	52286	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD Founded in 1840, St. Mary’s College of Maryland was originally known as St. Mary’s Female Seminary. It shares its campus with Historic St. Mary’s City, which was the state’s first colony and capital. A majority of students attending today are female, but the school has been co-educational since 1949. Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes 19 18.8% Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,286
8	University of South Florida	Sailing	18	43.19	1,150 – 1,330	11578	48328	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing University of South Florida Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, the University of South Florida accepts 43% of applicants and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of students attending the University of South Florida currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes 18 35.7% Acceptance Rate 43.2% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $11,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,328
9	Connecticut College	Sailing	17	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes 17 41.7% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
10	Cornell University	Sailing	16	8.41	1,490 – 1,570	26455	87830	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing Cornell University Ithaca, NY Cornell University is made up of seven undergraduate colleges and seven graduate divisions. Some famous alumni include Christopher Reeve, Bill Nye, E.B. White, and Anthony Fauci. 98% of students stay on after the first year, with 94% graduating within six years. Computer Science is the most popular major. Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes 16 15.8% Acceptance Rate 8.4% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,455 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,830
11	Boston College	Sailing	15	16.19	1,450 – 1,540	32590	85717	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes 15 16.7% Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
12	Old Dominion University	Sailing	15	90.36	1,120 – 1,290	16150	46732	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA Found in Norfolk, Old Dominion University accepts 90% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 75% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes 15 25.0% Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,732
13	College of Charleston	Sailing	14	60.03	1,170 – 1,340	20806	43821	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing College of Charleston Charleston, SC Based in Charleston, the College of Charleston accepts 60% of applicants. They request $60 for undergraduate applications. About 65% of students attending the College of Charleston will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes 14 44.0% Acceptance Rate 60.0% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $20,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,821
14	Stanford University	Sailing	13	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes 13 8.3% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
15	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	Sailing	8	4.85	1,510 – 1,590	21519	131633	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT, offers up to a Doctor's degree. It became a land grant-college in 1863. Top majors include Management Science, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. Alumni have gone on to found well-known companies, such as Intel, Koch Industries, Dropbox, and Campbell Soup. Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 4.9% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $21,519 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $131,633
16	Eckerd College	Sailing	5	75.8	1,170 – 1,340	40122	37505	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL A private liberal arts school located not far from the beach, Eckerd College is home to several sustainability initiatives, bikesharing systems, and the Galbraith Marine Science Laboratory. In fact, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography is a commonly chosen program....Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes 5 37.5% Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $40,122 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,505
17	Bowdoin College	Sailing	0	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
18	California State University Maritime Academy	Sailing	0	98.73	930 – 1,210	16081	84676	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA Cal Maritime is one of the 23 campuses that make up the California State University system. Students learn on a training ship, known as the “Golden Bear,” that serves as a floating classroom and laboratory. Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer is the most popular area of study out of 7 programs. Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,676
19	Christopher Newport University	Sailing	0	87.96	1,110 – 1,310	22864	51931	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA Based in Newport News, Christopher Newport University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 54% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 83% of students decide to stay at Christopher Newport University......Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,864 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,931
20	Dartmouth College	Sailing	0	5.4	1,500 – 1,580	17322	82541	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing Dartmouth College Hanover, NH An Ivy League research university, Dartmouth College was founded before the Declaration of Independence was signed. Some famous alumni include Daniel Webster, Robert Frost, Dr. Seuss, and Thaddeus Stevens....Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $17,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,541
21	Georgetown University	Sailing	0	12.91	1,400 – 1,550	37967	83222	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing Georgetown University Washington, DC A private Jesuit research university, Georgetown University was founded as the Georgetown College in 1789 by Bishop John Carroll. It’s the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the country and offers over 50 majors. Past graduates include Bill Clinton, Lyndon B....Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 12.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $37,967 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,222
22	Hampton University	Sailing	0	62.25	810 – 1,100	28576	42721	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing Hampton University Hampton, VA Hampton University sits on a 314-acre campus, and it’s home to several research centers, including the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute. It also has several National Historic Landmarks. 386 student athletes, known as the Pirates, compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Colonial Athletic Association. Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 62.3% SAT Score 810 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,576 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,721
23	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Sailing	0	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
24	Massachusetts Maritime Academy	Sailing	0	72.07	1,040 – 1,200	20759	80424	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA The second oldest state maritime academy in the country, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy was founded in 1891. Its motto is “Discipline, Knowledge, Leadership.” Students train on the USTS Kennedy and select one of the 7 programs. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is the most popular. Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,424
25	Roger Williams University	Sailing	0	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
26	Rollins College	Sailing	0	47.54	1,200 – 1,360	37134	48239	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing Rollins College Winter Park, FL Rollins College was founded in 1885, making it the fourth oldest post-secondary institution in Florida. Rollins has won over 20 National Championships and more than 60 Sunshine State Conference Championships. Student athletes, known as Tars, participate in Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball, among others....Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $37,134 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,239
27	Salve Regina University	Sailing	0	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	37794	55027	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $37,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
28	Washington College	Sailing	0	56.89	1,160 – 1,400	33553	48763	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing Washington College Chestertown, MD The Washington College dates back to 1723 when it began as the Kent County Free School, making it the 10th oldest college in the United States. It was also the first college chartered after the American Revolution, and George Washington was heavily involved in the founding. The school received its current name in 1782. Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,763
29	Webb Institute	Sailing	0	14.04	1,430 – 1,530	21488	68416	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sailing Webb Institute Glen Cove, NY The Webb Institute is solely focused on Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Students receive full-tuition scholarships, guaranteed internships, and 100% job placement after graduation. It was founded in 1889 by William Henry Webb, a famous shipbuilder....Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 14.0% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $21,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,416