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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	The University of Texas at Dallas	Soccer	34	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	14916	57249	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 34 9.7% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
2	Austin College	Soccer	32	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	23462	45242	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 32 60.0% Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
3	Howard Payne University	Soccer	32	67.37	890 – 1,200	25750	38212	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 67%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 32 Acceptance Rate 67.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,750 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
4	LeTourneau University	Soccer	32	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	29799	51058	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 32 18.5% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
5	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Basketball	32	95.76	980 – 1,220	27651	48368	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 32 Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
6	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Soccer	32	95.76	980 – 1,220	27651	48368	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 32 11.1% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
7	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Other Sports	32	95.76	980 – 1,220	27651	48368	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 32 Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
8	East Texas Baptist University	Basketball	31	57.76	930 – 1,120	25092	41759	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 31 3.1% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $25,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
9	East Texas Baptist University	Soccer	31	57.76	930 – 1,120	25092	41759	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 31 6.1% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $25,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
10	East Texas Baptist University	Softball	30	57.76	930 – 1,120	25092	41759	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 30 7.1% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $25,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
11	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Softball	30	95.76	980 – 1,220	27651	48368	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 30 18.9% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
12	Hardin-Simmons University	Soccer	29	90	1,010 – 1,210	19811	44392	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 29 9.4% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
13	Hardin-Simmons University	Softball	28	90	1,010 – 1,210	19811	44392	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 28 3.7% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
14	LeTourneau University	Softball	25	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	29799	51058	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 25 31.6% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
15	The University of Texas at Dallas	Softball	25	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	14916	57249	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 25 19.4% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
16	Austin College	Volleyball	23	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	23462	45242	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 23 15.0% Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
17	Hardin-Simmons University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	23	90	1,010 – 1,210	19811	44392	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 23 28.1% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
18	Howard Payne University	Basketball	23	67.37	890 – 1,200	25750	38212	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 67%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 23 4.5% Acceptance Rate 67.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,750 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
19	Howard Payne University	Softball	23	67.37	890 – 1,200	25750	38212	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 67%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 23 4.2% Acceptance Rate 67.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,750 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
20	East Texas Baptist University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	22	57.76	930 – 1,120	25092	41759	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 22 21.4% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $25,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
21	East Texas Baptist University	Volleyball	22	57.76	930 – 1,120	25092	41759	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 22 Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $25,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
22	Austin College	Softball	21	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	23462	45242	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 21 16.7% Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
23	Austin College	Basketball	20	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	23462	45242	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 20 25.0% Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
24	East Texas Baptist University	Gymnastics	20	57.76	930 – 1,120	25092	41759	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 20 9.1% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $25,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
25	The University of Texas at Dallas	Track and Field (Outdoor)	20	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	14916	57249	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 20 13.0% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
26	Austin College	Water Polo	19	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	23462	45242	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 19 18.8% Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
27	Hardin-Simmons University	Basketball	19	90	1,010 – 1,210	19811	44392	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 19 9.5% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
28	LeTourneau University	Volleyball	19	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	29799	51058	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
29	Howard Payne University	Volleyball	18	67.37	890 – 1,200	25750	38212	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 67%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 5.3% Acceptance Rate 67.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,750 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
30	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Beach Volleyball	18	95.76	980 – 1,220	27651	48368	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
31	East Texas Baptist University	Beach Volleyball	17	57.76	930 – 1,120	25092	41759	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $25,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
32	Hardin-Simmons University	Volleyball	17	90	1,010 – 1,210	19811	44392	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 88.9% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
33	LeTourneau University	Basketball	17	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	29799	51058	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 17 21.4% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
34	The University of Texas at Dallas	Volleyball	17	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	14916	57249	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 10.5% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
35	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Volleyball	17	95.76	980 – 1,220	27651	48368	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
36	The University of Texas at Dallas	Basketball	15	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	14916	57249	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 37.5% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
37	LeTourneau University	Track and Field (Indoor)	14	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	29799	51058	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
38	LeTourneau University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	14	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	29799	51058	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
39	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Cross Country	14	95.76	980 – 1,220	27651	48368	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 14 7.7% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
40	LeTourneau University	Tennis	12	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	29799	51058	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 12 33.3% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
41	Austin College	Swimming	10	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	23462	45242	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
42	East Texas Baptist University	Tennis	10	57.76	930 – 1,120	25092	41759	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 16.7% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $25,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
43	The University of Texas at Dallas	Tennis	10	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	14916	57249	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
44	The University of Texas at Dallas	Cross Country	10	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	14916	57249	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 10 23.1% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
45	Hardin-Simmons University	Golf	9	90	1,010 – 1,210	19811	44392	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
46	Hardin-Simmons University	Tennis	9	90	1,010 – 1,210	19811	44392	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 35.7% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
47	LeTourneau University	Golf	9	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	29799	51058	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
48	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Golf	8	95.76	980 – 1,220	27651	48368	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
49	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Tennis	8	95.76	980 – 1,220	27651	48368	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
50	Hardin-Simmons University	Track and Field (Indoor)	7	90	1,010 – 1,210	19811	44392	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 7 79.4% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
51	The University of Texas at Dallas	Golf	7	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	14916	57249	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
52	LeTourneau University	Cross Country	6	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	29799	51058	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 6 Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
53	Austin College	Tennis	5	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	23462	45242	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 5 44.4% Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
54	Hardin-Simmons University	Cross Country	5	90	1,010 – 1,210	19811	44392	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 5 Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
55	Howard Payne University	Tennis	5	67.37	890 – 1,200	25750	38212	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 67%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 5 16.7% Acceptance Rate 67.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,750 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
56	East Texas Baptist University	Golf	4	57.76	930 – 1,120	25092	41759	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 4 50.0% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $25,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
57	Howard Payne University	Golf	2	67.37	890 – 1,200	25750	38212	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 67%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 2 100.0% Acceptance Rate 67.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,750 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference

Soccer

34 9.7%

65.1%

1,170 – 1,420

$14,916

$57,249

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference

Soccer

32 60.0%

47.7%

1,110 – 1,320

$23,462

$45,242

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference

Soccer

32

67.4%

890 – 1,200

$25,750

$38,212

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference

Soccer

32 18.5%

38.0%

1,030 – 1,350

$29,799

$51,058

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference

Basketball

32

95.8%

980 – 1,220

$27,651

$48,368

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference

Soccer

32 11.1%

95.8%

980 – 1,220

$27,651

$48,368

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference

Other Sports

32

95.8%

980 – 1,220

$27,651

$48,368

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference

Basketball

31 3.1%

57.8%

930 – 1,120

$25,092

$41,759

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference

Soccer

31 6.1%

57.8%

930 – 1,120

$25,092

$41,759

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference

Softball

30 7.1%

57.8%

930 – 1,120

$25,092

$41,759

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – American Southwest Conference

Softball

30 18.9%

95.8%

980 – 1,220

$27,651

$48,368

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