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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	High Point University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	111	75.31	1,150 – 1,390	43086	50955	#1 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 75%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 85% first year retention rate and 64% of......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 111 12.6% Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $43,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
2	Charleston Southern University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	83	96.46	950 – 1,170	21080	40606	#2 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 96%. They charge $25 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 63% first......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 83 72.9% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
3	Winthrop University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	78	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16108	39048	#3 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 $50 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 more......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 $16,108 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
4	University of North Carolina Asheville	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	75	91.92	1,150 – 1,350	13798	36947	#4 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 83% 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 1,150 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,798 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
5	Radford University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	65	89.53	960 – 1,180	16749	44830	#5 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 88% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $5,062 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....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 $16,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
6	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	65	67.26	1,030 – 1,200	13999	43339	#6 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 67% 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. 70% of......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 65 1.6% Acceptance Rate 67.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
7	Gardner-Webb University	Soccer	39	77.21	1,010 – 1,210	20016	43996	#7 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 77% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and a 41% four......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 39 15.2% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
8	High Point University	Lacrosse	35	75.31	1,150 – 1,390	43086	50955	#8 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 75%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 85% first year retention rate and 64% of......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 35 5.4% Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $43,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
9	University of North Carolina Asheville	Volleyball	34	91.92	1,150 – 1,350	13798	36947	#9 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 83% 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 1,150 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,798 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
10	Radford University	Soccer	33	89.53	960 – 1,180	16749	44830	#10 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 88% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $5,062 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 33 Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
11	Winthrop University	Lacrosse	33	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16108	39048	#11 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 $50 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 more......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 33 15.4% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,108 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
12	High Point University	Soccer	32	75.31	1,150 – 1,390	43086	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 75%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 85% first year retention rate and 64% of......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 32 14.3% Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $43,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
13	Longwood University	Lacrosse	32	90.22	1,030 – 1,220	20847	46058	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 90% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 90% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $7,486 on average. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 32 39.1% Acceptance Rate 90.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,847 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
14	University of North Carolina Asheville	Swimming and Diving (combined)	32	91.92	1,150 – 1,350	13798	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 83% 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 1,150 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,798 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
15	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Softball	32	67.26	1,030 – 1,200	13999	43339	#15 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 67% 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. 70% of......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 32 6.7% Acceptance Rate 67.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
16	Radford University	Lacrosse	31	89.53	960 – 1,180	16749	44830	#16 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 88% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $5,062 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 31 Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
17	Longwood University	Soccer	30	90.22	1,030 – 1,220	20847	46058	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 90% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 90% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $7,486 on average. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 30 11.8% Acceptance Rate 90.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,847 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
18	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Soccer	30	67.26	1,030 – 1,200	13999	43339	#18 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 67% 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. 70% of......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 30 3.4% Acceptance Rate 67.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
19	Winthrop University	Soccer	27	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16108	39048	#19 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 $50 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 more......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 27 3.6% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,108 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
20	Gardner-Webb University	Lacrosse	26	77.21	1,010 – 1,210	20016	43996	#20 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 77% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and a 41% four......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 26 27.8% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
21	University of North Carolina Asheville	Soccer	26	91.92	1,150 – 1,350	13798	36947	#21 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 83% 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 1,150 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,798 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
22	Gardner-Webb University	Softball	25	77.21	1,010 – 1,210	20016	43996	#22 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 77% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and a 41% four......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 25 4.2% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
23	Charleston Southern University	Soccer	24	96.46	950 – 1,170	21080	40606	#23 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 96%. They charge $25 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 63% first......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 24 Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
24	Gardner-Webb University	Swimming	24	77.21	1,010 – 1,210	20016	43996	#24 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 77% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and a 41% four......Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 24 14.3% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
25	Gardner-Webb University	Track and Field (Indoor)	24	77.21	1,010 – 1,210	20016	43996	#25 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 77% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and a 41% four......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 24 4.3% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
26	Gardner-Webb University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	24	77.21	1,010 – 1,210	20016	43996	#26 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 77% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and a 41% four......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 24 4.3% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
27	Winthrop University	Softball	23	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16108	39048	#27 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 $50 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 more......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 23 8.0% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,108 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
28	Charleston Southern University	Softball	21	96.46	950 – 1,170	21080	40606	#28 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 96%. They charge $25 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 63% first......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 21 Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
29	Radford University	Softball	21	89.53	960 – 1,180	16749	44830	#29 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 88% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $5,062 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 21 4.5% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
30	Radford University	Volleyball	21	89.53	960 – 1,180	16749	44830	#30 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 88% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $5,062 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 21 Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
31	Winthrop University	Volleyball	21	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16108	39048	#31 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 $50 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 more......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 21 16.7% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,108 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
32	Longwood University	Softball	20	90.22	1,030 – 1,220	20847	46058	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 90% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 90% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $7,486 on average. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 20 11.1% Acceptance Rate 90.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,847 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
33	Longwood University	Field Hockey	19	90.22	1,030 – 1,220	20847	46058	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 90% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 90% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $7,486 on average. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 19 13.6% Acceptance Rate 90.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,847 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
34	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Volleyball	18	67.26	1,030 – 1,200	13999	43339	#34 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 67% 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. 70% of......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 18.2% Acceptance Rate 67.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
35	Charleston Southern University	Volleyball	17	96.46	950 – 1,170	21080	40606	#35 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 96%. They charge $25 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 63% first......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 54.5% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
36	Gardner-Webb University	Volleyball	17	77.21	1,010 – 1,210	20016	43996	#36 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 77% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and a 41% four......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 5.6% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
37	High Point University	Volleyball	17	75.31	1,150 – 1,390	43086	50955	#37 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 75%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 85% first year retention rate and 64% of......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 32.0% Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $43,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
38	Longwood University	Cross Country	17	90.22	1,030 – 1,220	20847	46058	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 90% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 90% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $7,486 on average. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 17 41.7% Acceptance Rate 90.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,847 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
39	High Point University	Basketball	16	75.31	1,150 – 1,390	43086	50955	#39 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 75%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 85% first year retention rate and 64% of......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 16 14.3% Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $43,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
40	Longwood University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	15	90.22	1,030 – 1,220	20847	46058	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 90% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 90% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $7,486 on average. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 90.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,847 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
41	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Basketball	15	67.26	1,030 – 1,200	13999	43339	#41 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 67% 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. 70% of......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 15.4% Acceptance Rate 67.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
42	Winthrop University	Basketball	15	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16108	39048	#42 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 $50 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 more......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,108 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
43	Radford University	Basketball	14	89.53	960 – 1,180	16749	44830	#43 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 88% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $5,062 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
44	University of North Carolina Asheville	Basketball	14	91.92	1,150 – 1,350	13798	36947	#44 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 83% 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 1,150 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,798 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
45	Charleston Southern University	Basketball	13	96.46	950 – 1,170	21080	40606	#45 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 96%. They charge $25 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 63% first......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
46	Longwood University	Basketball	13	90.22	1,030 – 1,220	20847	46058	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 90% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 90% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $7,486 on average. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 90.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,847 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
47	Gardner-Webb University	Basketball	12	77.21	1,010 – 1,210	20016	43996	#47 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 77% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and a 41% four......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 12 20.0% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
48	University of North Carolina Asheville	Tennis	11	91.92	1,150 – 1,350	13798	36947	#48 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 83% 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 1,150 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,798 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
49	Longwood University	Tennis	10	90.22	1,030 – 1,220	20847	46058	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 90% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 90% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $7,486 on average. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 90.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,847 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
50	University of North Carolina Asheville	Golf	10	91.92	1,150 – 1,350	13798	36947	#50 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 83% 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 1,150 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,798 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
51	Winthrop University	Golf	10	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16108	39048	#51 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 $50 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 more......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 10 42.9% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,108 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
52	Gardner-Webb University	Golf	9	77.21	1,010 – 1,210	20016	43996	#52 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 77% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and a 41% four......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
53	Radford University	Golf	9	89.53	960 – 1,180	16749	44830	#53 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 88% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $5,062 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
54	Charleston Southern University	Tennis	8	96.46	950 – 1,170	21080	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 96%. They charge $25 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 63% first......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
55	High Point University	Golf	8	75.31	1,150 – 1,390	43086	50955	#55 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 75%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 85% first year retention rate and 64% of......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $43,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
56	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Golf	8	67.26	1,030 – 1,200	13999	43339	#56 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 67% 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. 70% of......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 67.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
57	Charleston Southern University	Golf	7	96.46	950 – 1,170	21080	40606	#57 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 96%. They charge $25 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 63% first......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
58	Gardner-Webb University	Tennis	7	77.21	1,010 – 1,210	20016	43996	#58 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 77% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and a 41% four......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
59	Gardner-Webb University	Cross Country	7	77.21	1,010 – 1,210	20016	43996	#59 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 77% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and a 41% four......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 7 30.0% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
60	Radford University	Tennis	7	89.53	960 – 1,180	16749	44830	#60 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 88% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $5,062 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
61	Longwood University	Golf	6	90.22	1,030 – 1,220	20847	46058	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 90% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 90% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $7,486 on average. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 6 25.0% Acceptance Rate 90.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,847 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

111 12.6%

75.3%

1,150 – 1,390

$43,086

$50,955

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

83 72.9%

96.5%

950 – 1,170

$21,080

$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

$16,108

$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%

1,150 – 1,350

$13,798

$36,947

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

$16,749

$44,830

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

65 1.6%

67.3%

1,030 – 1,200

$13,999

$43,339

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

Soccer

39 15.2%

77.2%

1,010 – 1,210

$20,016

$43,996

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

Lacrosse

35 5.4%

75.3%

1,150 – 1,390

$43,086

$50,955

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

Volleyball

34 112.5%

91.9%

1,150 – 1,350

$13,798

$36,947

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

Soccer

33

89.5%

960 – 1,180

$16,749

$44,830

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

Lacrosse

33 15.4%

79.3%

1,020 – 1,240

$16,108

$39,048

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