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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	Bryant University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	123	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 123 2.4% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
2	High Point University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	111	76.83	1,110 – 1,310	43578	50955	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference High Point University High Point, NC Located in High Point, High Point University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 65% of......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 111 12.6% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $43,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
3	Charleston Southern University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	83	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 83 72.9% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
4	Winthrop University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	78	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16838	39048	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $300 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students at Winthrop University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 78 62.5% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
5	University of North Carolina Asheville	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	75	91.94	1,160 – 1,350	14175	36947	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Found in Asheville, the University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 75 41.5% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
6	Virginia Military Institute	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	71	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 71 51.1% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
7	Radford University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	65	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 65 24.4% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
8	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	65	81.32	960 – 1,170	13794	43339	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, the University of South Carolina-Upstate accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $45 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 40% of students attending the University of South Carolina-Upstate currently receive grant aid from the school. 69% of......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 65 1.6% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
9	Robert Morris University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	47	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 47 9.3% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
10	Virginia Military Institute	Soccer	41	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 41 46.4% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
11	Gardner-Webb University	Soccer	39	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 39 15.2% Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
12	High Point University	Lacrosse	35	76.83	1,110 – 1,310	43578	50955	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference High Point University High Point, NC Located in High Point, High Point University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 65% of......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 35 5.4% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $43,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
13	Robert Morris University	Lacrosse	34	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 34 8.1% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
14	University of North Carolina Asheville	Volleyball	34	91.94	1,160 – 1,350	14175	36947	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Found in Asheville, the University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 34 112.5% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
15	Radford University	Soccer	33	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 33 Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
16	Winthrop University	Lacrosse	33	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16838	39048	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $300 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students at Winthrop University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 33 15.4% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
17	Bryant University	Lacrosse	32	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 32 Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
18	High Point University	Soccer	32	76.83	1,110 – 1,310	43578	50955	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference High Point University High Point, NC Located in High Point, High Point University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 65% of......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 32 14.3% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $43,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
19	Longwood University	Lacrosse	32	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 32 39.1% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
20	University of North Carolina Asheville	Swimming and Diving (combined)	32	91.94	1,160 – 1,350	14175	36947	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Found in Asheville, the University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 32 6.7% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
21	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Softball	32	81.32	960 – 1,170	13794	43339	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, the University of South Carolina-Upstate accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $45 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 40% of students attending the University of South Carolina-Upstate currently receive grant aid from the school. 69% of......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 32 6.7% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
22	Radford University	Lacrosse	31	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 31 Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
23	Robert Morris University	Soccer	31	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 31 3.1% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
24	Longwood University	Soccer	30	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 30 11.8% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
25	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Soccer	30	81.32	960 – 1,170	13794	43339	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, the University of South Carolina-Upstate accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $45 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 40% of students attending the University of South Carolina-Upstate currently receive grant aid from the school. 69% of......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 30 3.4% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
26	Bryant University	Field Hockey	28	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 28 12.0% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
27	Bryant University	Softball	28	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 28 3.4% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
28	Bryant University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	28	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 28 6.7% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
29	Winthrop University	Soccer	27	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16838	39048	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $300 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students at Winthrop University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 27 3.6% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
30	Bryant University	Soccer	26	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 26 10.3% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
31	Gardner-Webb University	Lacrosse	26	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 26 27.8% Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
32	University of North Carolina Asheville	Soccer	26	91.94	1,160 – 1,350	14175	36947	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Found in Asheville, the University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 26 3.7% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
33	Virginia Military Institute	Swimming and Diving (combined)	26	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 26 36.8% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
34	Gardner-Webb University	Softball	25	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 25 4.2% Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
35	Robert Morris University	Rowing	25	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 25 24.2% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
36	Charleston Southern University	Soccer	24	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 24 Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
37	Gardner-Webb University	Swimming	24	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 24 14.3% Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
38	Gardner-Webb University	Track and Field (Indoor)	24	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 24 4.3% Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
39	Gardner-Webb University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	24	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 24 4.3% Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
40	Robert Morris University	Ice Hockey	24	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 24 Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
41	Bryant University	Basketball	23	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 23 Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
42	Robert Morris University	Softball	23	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 23 Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
43	Winthrop University	Softball	23	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16838	39048	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $300 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students at Winthrop University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 23 8.0% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
44	Charleston Southern University	Softball	21	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 21 Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
45	Radford University	Softball	21	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 21 4.5% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
46	Radford University	Volleyball	21	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 21 Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
47	Winthrop University	Volleyball	21	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16838	39048	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $300 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students at Winthrop University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 21 16.7% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
48	Bryant University	Rowing	20	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 20 5.3% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
49	Longwood University	Softball	20	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 20 11.1% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
50	Bryant University	Volleyball	19	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 5.0% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
51	Longwood University	Field Hockey	19	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 19 13.6% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
52	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Volleyball	18	81.32	960 – 1,170	13794	43339	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, the University of South Carolina-Upstate accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $45 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 40% of students attending the University of South Carolina-Upstate currently receive grant aid from the school. 69% of......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 18.2% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
53	Virginia Military Institute	Water Polo	18	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 18 63.6% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
54	Charleston Southern University	Volleyball	17	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 54.5% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
55	Gardner-Webb University	Volleyball	17	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 5.6% Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
56	High Point University	Volleyball	17	76.83	1,110 – 1,310	43578	50955	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference High Point University High Point, NC Located in High Point, High Point University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 65% of......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 32.0% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $43,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
57	Longwood University	Cross Country	17	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 17 41.7% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
58	High Point University	Basketball	16	76.83	1,110 – 1,310	43578	50955	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference High Point University High Point, NC Located in High Point, High Point University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 65% of......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 16 14.3% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $43,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
59	Robert Morris University	Volleyball	16	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 33.3% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
60	Longwood University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	15	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
61	Robert Morris University	Basketball	15	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
62	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Basketball	15	81.32	960 – 1,170	13794	43339	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, the University of South Carolina-Upstate accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $45 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 40% of students attending the University of South Carolina-Upstate currently receive grant aid from the school. 69% of......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 15.4% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
63	Winthrop University	Basketball	15	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16838	39048	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $300 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students at Winthrop University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
64	Radford University	Basketball	14	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
65	University of North Carolina Asheville	Basketball	14	91.94	1,160 – 1,350	14175	36947	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Found in Asheville, the University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 7.7% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
66	Charleston Southern University	Basketball	13	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
67	Longwood University	Basketball	13	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
68	Bryant University	Tennis	12	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 12 Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
69	Gardner-Webb University	Basketball	12	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 12 20.0% Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
70	University of North Carolina Asheville	Tennis	11	91.94	1,160 – 1,350	14175	36947	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Found in Asheville, the University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
71	Bryant University	Golf	10	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 10 42.9% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
72	Longwood University	Tennis	10	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
73	University of North Carolina Asheville	Golf	10	91.94	1,160 – 1,350	14175	36947	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Found in Asheville, the University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
74	Winthrop University	Golf	10	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16838	39048	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $300 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students at Winthrop University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 10 42.9% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
75	Bryant University	Bowling	9	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 9 50.0% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
76	Gardner-Webb University	Golf	9	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
77	Radford University	Golf	9	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
78	Virginia Military Institute	Rifle	9	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Rifle # of Female Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
79	Charleston Southern University	Tennis	8	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
80	High Point University	Golf	8	76.83	1,110 – 1,310	43578	50955	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference High Point University High Point, NC Located in High Point, High Point University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 65% of......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $43,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
81	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Golf	8	81.32	960 – 1,170	13794	43339	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, the University of South Carolina-Upstate accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $45 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 40% of students attending the University of South Carolina-Upstate currently receive grant aid from the school. 69% of......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
82	Charleston Southern University	Golf	7	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
83	Gardner-Webb University	Tennis	7	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
84	Gardner-Webb University	Cross Country	7	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 7 30.0% Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
85	Radford University	Tennis	7	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
86	Longwood University	Golf	6	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 6 25.0% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
87	Bryant University	Baseball	0	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
88	Bryant University	Football	0	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
89	Charleston Southern University	Baseball	0	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
90	Charleston Southern University	Football	0	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
91	Gardner-Webb University	Baseball	0	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
92	Gardner-Webb University	Football	0	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
93	Gardner-Webb University	Wrestling	0	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
94	High Point University	Baseball	0	76.83	1,110 – 1,310	43578	50955	#94 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference High Point University High Point, NC Located in High Point, High Point University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 65% of......Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $43,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
95	Longwood University	Baseball	0	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#95 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
96	Radford University	Baseball	0	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#96 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
97	Radford University	Cross Country	0	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#97 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
98	Robert Morris University	Football	0	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#98 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
99	Robert Morris University	Golf	0	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#99 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
100	Robert Morris University	Cross Country	0	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#100 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
101	University of North Carolina Asheville	Baseball	0	91.94	1,160 – 1,350	14175	36947	#101 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Found in Asheville, the University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
102	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Baseball	0	81.32	960 – 1,170	13794	43339	#102 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, the University of South Carolina-Upstate accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $45 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 40% of students attending the University of South Carolina-Upstate currently receive grant aid from the school. 69% of......Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
103	Virginia Military Institute	Baseball	0	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#103 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
104	Virginia Military Institute	Basketball	0	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#104 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
105	Virginia Military Institute	Football	0	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#105 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
106	Virginia Military Institute	Lacrosse	0	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#106 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
107	Virginia Military Institute	Wrestling	0	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#107 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
108	Winthrop University	Baseball	0	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16838	39048	#108 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $300 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students at Winthrop University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

123 2.4%

65.5%

1,200 – 1,330

$40,612

$66,488

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

111 12.6%

76.8%

1,110 – 1,310

$43,578

$50,955

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

83 72.9%

76.1%

1,000 – 1,140

$21,347

$40,606

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

78 62.5%

79.3%

1,020 – 1,240

$16,838

$39,048

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

75 41.5%

91.9%

1,160 – 1,350

$14,175

$36,947

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

71 51.1%

71.3%

1,110 – 1,330

$17,229

$63,545

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

65 24.4%

89.5%

960 – 1,180

$18,282

$44,830

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

65 1.6%

81.3%

960 – 1,170

$13,794

$43,339

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

47 9.3%

90.6%

1,080 – 1,280

$26,215

$54,449

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference

Soccer

41 46.4%

71.3%

1,110 – 1,330

$17,229

$63,545

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference

Soccer

39 15.2%

87.0%

980 – 1,190

$24,035

$43,996

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