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

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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	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	190	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 190 0.5% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
2	Baylor University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	163	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 163 39.3% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
3	Brigham Young University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	152	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 152 6.7% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
4	Texas Tech University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	150	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 150 20.0% Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
5	University of Kansas	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	134	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 134 18.6% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
6	Texas Christian University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	108	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 108 42.1% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
7	Iowa State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	104	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 104 Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
8	University of Arizona	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	104	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 104 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
9	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	98	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 98 5.8% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
10	University of Utah	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	98	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 98 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
11	Kansas State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	97	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 97 1.0% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
12	University of Central Florida	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	96	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 96 5.9% Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
13	University of Houston	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	89	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 89 Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
14	West Virginia University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	89	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 89 2.2% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
15	University of Colorado Boulder	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	86	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 86 Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
16	Kansas State University	Rowing	83	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 83 10.7% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
17	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	77	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 77 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
18	University of Kansas	Rowing	68	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 68 5.6% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
19	Baylor University	Equestrian	60	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Equestrian # of Female Athletes 60 1.6% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
20	University of Central Florida	Rowing	60	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 60 20.0% Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
21	West Virginia University	Rowing	56	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 56 12.5% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
22	Baylor University	Gymnastics	48	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 48 2.1% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
23	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Equestrian	47	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Equestrian # of Female Athletes 47 6.8% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
24	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Basketball	46	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 46 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
25	Iowa State University	Soccer	46	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 46 9.8% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
26	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Lacrosse	43	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 43 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
27	Texas Christian University	Equestrian	40	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Equestrian # of Female Athletes 40 Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
28	University of Colorado Boulder	Soccer	40	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 40 Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
29	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Lacrosse	38	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 38 5.6% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
30	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Soccer	38	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 38 11.8% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
31	Texas Christian University	Soccer	37	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 37 15.6% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
32	University of Arizona	Swimming and Diving (combined)	37	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 37 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
33	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Swimming and Diving (combined)	36	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 36 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
34	Kansas State University	Soccer	36	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 36 Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
35	Baylor University	Soccer	34	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 34 2.9% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
36	Brigham Young University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	34	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 34 8.1% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
37	University of Houston	Soccer	34	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 34 30.8% Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
38	University of Kansas	Swimming and Diving (combined)	34	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 34 6.3% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
39	University of Utah	Swimming and Diving (combined)	34	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 34 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
40	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Soccer	33	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 33 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
41	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Water Polo	33	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 33 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
42	Baylor University	Basketball	33	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 33 8.3% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
43	Brigham Young University	Soccer	32	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 32 18.5% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
44	Kansas State University	Basketball	32	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 32 8.6% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
45	University of Houston	Swimming and Diving (combined)	32	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 32 6.7% Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
46	University of Arizona	Soccer	31	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 31 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
47	University of Central Florida	Soccer	31	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 31 Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
48	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Swimming and Diving (combined)	31	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 31 14.8% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
49	West Virginia University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	31	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 31 11.4% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
50	Texas Christian University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	30	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 30 11.1% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
51	West Virginia University	Soccer	30	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 30 6.3% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
52	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Soccer	29	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 29 6.5% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
53	Texas Tech University	Soccer	29	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 29 6.5% Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
54	University of Colorado Boulder	Basketball	29	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 29 Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
55	University of Central Florida	Softball	28	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 28 12.0% Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
56	University of Colorado Boulder	Lacrosse	28	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 28 Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
57	Texas Tech University	Softball	27	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 27 3.6% Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
58	Brigham Young University	Gymnastics	26	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 26 8.3% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
59	University of Houston	Softball	26	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 26 4.0% Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
60	University of Utah	Soccer	26	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 26 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
61	Brigham Young University	Softball	25	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 25 10.7% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
62	Iowa State University	Softball	25	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 25 16.7% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
63	Iowa State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	25	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 25 10.7% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
64	University of Kansas	Soccer	25	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 25 19.4% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
65	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Beach Volleyball	24	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 24 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
66	Baylor University	Softball	24	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 24 4.0% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
67	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Softball	24	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 24 11.1% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
68	Texas Christian University	Beach Volleyball	24	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 24 11.1% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
69	University of Utah	Softball	24	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 24 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
70	University of Kansas	Softball	23	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 23 Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
71	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Softball	22	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 22 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
72	Brigham Young University	Volleyball	22	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 22 12.0% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
73	University of Arizona	Gymnastics	22	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 22 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
74	University of Arizona	Softball	21	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 21 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
75	University of Colorado Boulder	Volleyball	21	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 21 Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
76	Baylor University	Volleyball	20	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 20 25.0% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
77	Iowa State University	Gymnastics	20	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 20 25.9% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
78	Texas Christian University	Volleyball	20	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 20 4.8% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
79	Texas Tech University	Volleyball	20	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 20 5.3% Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
80	University of Arizona	Volleyball	20	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 20 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
81	University of Houston	Volleyball	20	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 20 17.6% Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
82	West Virginia University	Gymnastics	20	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 20 4.8% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
83	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Gymnastics	19	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 19 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
84	Kansas State University	Volleyball	19	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 5.6% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
85	University of Kansas	Volleyball	19	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
86	Iowa State University	Volleyball	18	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 25.0% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
87	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Volleyball	18	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 5.9% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
88	University of Utah	Volleyball	18	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
89	University of Arizona	Beach Volleyball	17	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
90	West Virginia University	Volleyball	17	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 21.4% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
91	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Volleyball	16	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
92	University of Colorado Boulder	Skiing	16	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Skiing # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
93	Iowa State University	Basketball	15	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
94	Texas Christian University	Basketball	15	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#94 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 48.3% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
95	Texas Tech University	Basketball	15	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#95 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
96	University of Central Florida	Volleyball	15	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#96 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 15 11.8% Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
97	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Basketball	15	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#97 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
98	University of Houston	Basketball	15	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#98 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
99	University of Utah	Beach Volleyball	15	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#99 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
100	Brigham Young University	Basketball	14	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#100 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 26.3% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
101	University of Central Florida	Basketball	14	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#101 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 12.5% Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
102	University of Utah	Basketball	14	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#102 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
103	University of Utah	Gymnastics	14	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#103 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
104	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Other Sports	13	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#104 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
105	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Basketball	13	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#105 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 48.0% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
106	University of Arizona	Basketball	13	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#106 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
107	University of Kansas	Basketball	13	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#107 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 23.5% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
108	University of Utah	Skiing	13	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#108 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Skiing # of Female Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
109	West Virginia University	Basketball	13	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#109 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
110	University of Kansas	Golf	12	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#110 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 12 Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
111	Baylor University	Tennis	11	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#111 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
112	Brigham Young University	Tennis	11	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#112 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
113	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Golf	11	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#113 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
114	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Tennis	10	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#114 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
115	Texas Christian University	Rifle	10	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#115 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Rifle # of Female Athletes 10 9.1% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
116	Texas Christian University	Tennis	10	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#116 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
117	University of Arizona	Tennis	10	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#117 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
118	University of Arizona	Other Sports	10	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#118 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
119	University of Colorado Boulder	Tennis	10	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#119 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
120	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Tennis	9	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#120 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
121	Baylor University	Golf	9	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#121 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
122	Brigham Young University	Golf	9	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#122 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
123	Kansas State University	Tennis	9	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#123 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
124	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Golf	9	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#124 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 18.2% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
125	Texas Christian University	Other Sports	9	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#125 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
126	Texas Tech University	Tennis	9	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#126 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
127	University of Arizona	Golf	9	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#127 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
128	University of Central Florida	Tennis	9	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#128 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 28.6% Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
129	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Tennis	9	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#129 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 18.2% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
130	University of Houston	Golf	9	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#130 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
131	University of Houston	Tennis	9	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#131 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
132	University of Utah	Tennis	9	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#132 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
133	Kansas State University	Golf	8	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#133 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
134	Texas Christian University	Golf	8	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#134 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
135	Texas Tech University	Golf	8	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#135 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
136	University of Central Florida	Golf	8	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#136 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 33.3% Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
137	University of Colorado Boulder	Golf	8	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#137 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
138	University of Kansas	Tennis	8	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#138 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 27.3% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
139	West Virginia University	Tennis	8	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#139 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
140	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Golf	6	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#140 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 6 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
141	Iowa State University	Golf	6	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#141 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 6 Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
142	Iowa State University	Tennis	5	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#142 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 5 28.6% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873