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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	University of Fort Lauderdale	Softball	29	0	--	14737	63721	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 29 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
2	Mission University	Basketball	24	59.54	1,010 – 1,140	21138	30600	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I Mission University Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Mission University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Mission University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 24 Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,600
3	Bethesda University	Soccer	22	79.48	--	13965	37397	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I Bethesda University Anaheim, CA Based in Anaheim, Bethesda University accepts 79% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 47% of students continued their studies at Bethesda University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 22 Acceptance Rate 79.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,397
4	Regent University	Soccer	20	52.27	1,000 – 1,250	18314	42066	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Located in Virginia Beach, Regent University’s acceptance rate is 52%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Regent University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and 52% of students will......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 20 Acceptance Rate 52.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,314 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,066
5	Ecclesia College	Softball	19	47.5	970 – 1,210	24610	32147	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I Ecclesia College Springdale, AR Located in Springdale, Ecclesia College’s acceptance rate is 48%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ecclesia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 54% of students decide to stay at......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 19 Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,147
6	Mission University	Softball	19	59.54	1,010 – 1,140	21138	30600	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I Mission University Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Mission University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Mission University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 19 Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,600
7	Carolina University	Soccer	17	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 58% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657
8	Carolina University	Softball	17	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 58% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657
9	Regent University	Basketball	17	52.27	1,000 – 1,250	18314	42066	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Located in Virginia Beach, Regent University’s acceptance rate is 52%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Regent University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and 52% of students will......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 52.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,314 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,066
10	Carolina University	Volleyball	16	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 58% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657
11	Mission University	Volleyball	16	59.54	1,010 – 1,140	21138	30600	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I Mission University Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Mission University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Mission University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,600
12	University of Fort Lauderdale	Other Sports	15	0	--	14737	63721	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
13	Paine College	Softball	14	86.2	820 – 1,000	17048	25240	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I Paine College Augusta, GA Found in Augusta, Paine College accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 29% of students at Paine College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $17,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,240
14	University of Fort Lauderdale	Basketball	14	0	--	14737	63721	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
15	Carolina University	Basketball	12	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 58% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 12 Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657
16	Ecclesia College	Basketball	12	47.5	970 – 1,210	24610	32147	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I Ecclesia College Springdale, AR Located in Springdale, Ecclesia College’s acceptance rate is 48%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ecclesia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 54% of students decide to stay at......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 12 Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,147
17	Bethesda University	Basketball	11	79.48	--	13965	37397	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I Bethesda University Anaheim, CA Based in Anaheim, Bethesda University accepts 79% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 47% of students continued their studies at Bethesda University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 11 Acceptance Rate 79.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,397
18	Regent University	Volleyball	11	52.27	1,000 – 1,250	18314	42066	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Located in Virginia Beach, Regent University’s acceptance rate is 52%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Regent University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and 52% of students will......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 11 Acceptance Rate 52.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,314 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,066
19	Virginia University of Lynchburg	Volleyball	11	81.73	--	17734	24718	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I Virginia University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Based in Lynchburg, Virginia University of Lynchburg accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 11 Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,734 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,718
20	Paine College	Basketball	10	86.2	820 – 1,000	17048	25240	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I Paine College Augusta, GA Found in Augusta, Paine College accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 29% of students at Paine College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $17,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,240
21	Paine College	Volleyball	10	86.2	820 – 1,000	17048	25240	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I Paine College Augusta, GA Found in Augusta, Paine College accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 29% of students at Paine College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $17,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,240
22	Clinton College	Basketball	8	38.05	--	18768	24047	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I Clinton College Rock Hill, SC Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 38.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,047
23	Clinton College	Volleyball	8	38.05	--	18768	24047	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I Clinton College Rock Hill, SC Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 38.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,047
24	Ecclesia College	Soccer	8	47.5	970 – 1,210	24610	32147	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I Ecclesia College Springdale, AR Located in Springdale, Ecclesia College’s acceptance rate is 48%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ecclesia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 54% of students decide to stay at......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,147
25	Paine College	Golf	5	86.2	820 – 1,000	17048	25240	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I Paine College Augusta, GA Found in Augusta, Paine College accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 29% of students at Paine College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 5 Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $17,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,240
26	Regent University	Track and Field (Indoor)	4	52.27	1,000 – 1,250	18314	42066	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Located in Virginia Beach, Regent University’s acceptance rate is 52%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Regent University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and 52% of students will......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 4 Acceptance Rate 52.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,314 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,066
27	Regent University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	4	52.27	1,000 – 1,250	18314	42066	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Located in Virginia Beach, Regent University’s acceptance rate is 52%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Regent University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and 52% of students will......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 4 Acceptance Rate 52.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,314 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,066
28	Paine College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	3	86.2	820 – 1,000	17048	25240	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I Paine College Augusta, GA Found in Augusta, Paine College accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 29% of students at Paine College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 3 Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $17,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,240
29	University of Fort Lauderdale	Track and Field (Outdoor)	1	0	--	14737	63721	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 1 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I

Softball

29

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$14,737

$63,721

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I

Basketball

24

59.5%

1,010 – 1,140

$21,138

$30,600

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I

Soccer

22

79.5%

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$13,965

$37,397

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I

Soccer

20

52.3%

1,000 – 1,250

$18,314

$42,066

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I

Softball

19

47.5%

970 – 1,210

$24,610

$32,147

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I

Softball

19

59.5%

1,010 – 1,140

$21,138

$30,600

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I

Soccer

17

34.0%

850 – 1,140

$19,111

$30,657

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I

Softball

17

34.0%

850 – 1,140

$19,111

$30,657

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I

Basketball

17

52.3%

1,000 – 1,250

$18,314

$42,066

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I

Volleyball

16

34.0%

850 – 1,140

$19,111

$30,657

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – NCCAA Division I

Volleyball

16

59.5%

1,010 – 1,140

$21,138

$30,600