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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	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	122	73.7	1,010 – 1,260	11898	54466	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA Based in Pomona, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 122 54.4% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,466
2	California State University-San Marcos	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	121	95.1	860 – 1,080	10500	48673	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA Based in San Marcos, California State University-San Marcos accepts 95% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at California State University-San Marcos currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 121 1.7% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,673
3	California State University-Stanislaus	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	72	98.14	840 – 1,060	7316	47793	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA Located in Turlock, California State University-Stanislaus accepts 98% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 65% of students attending California State University-Stanislaus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 72 89.5% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $7,316 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,793
4	California State University-Chico	Track and Field (Outdoor)	53	91.58	960 – 1,290	15187	50493	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Chico Chico, CA Found in Chico, California State University-Chico accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 41% of students at California State University-Chico currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $5,920 on average. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 53 1.9% Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $15,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,493
5	California State University-San Bernardino	Track and Field (Outdoor)	41	93.18	820 – 1,020	6645	43149	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Based in San Bernardino, California State University-San Bernardino accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. Approximately 57% of students at California State University-San Bernardino will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 41 41.4% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $6,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,149
6	California State University-Monterey Bay	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	39	97.34	900 – 1,210	15222	48648	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA Located in Seaside, California State University-Monterey Bay accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at California State University-Monterey Bay currently receive institutional......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 39 30.0% Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,648
7	California State University-Los Angeles	Soccer	37	91.25	870 – 1,060	4551	45702	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 37 5.7% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
8	California State University-Stanislaus	Soccer	37	98.14	840 – 1,060	7316	47793	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA Located in Turlock, California State University-Stanislaus accepts 98% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 65% of students attending California State University-Stanislaus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 37 15.6% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $7,316 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,793
9	San Francisco State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	36	96.15	930 – 1,140	13353	52650	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Found in San Francisco, San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 36 5.9% Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,650
10	California State University-Monterey Bay	Soccer	35	97.34	900 – 1,210	15222	48648	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA Located in Seaside, California State University-Monterey Bay accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at California State University-Monterey Bay currently receive institutional......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 35 16.7% Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,648
11	Sonoma State University	Soccer	35	94.73	1,010 – 1,180	15113	52179	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA Based in Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 35 Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,179
12	California State University-Chico	Soccer	34	91.58	960 – 1,290	15187	50493	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Chico Chico, CA Found in Chico, California State University-Chico accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 41% of students at California State University-Chico currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $5,920 on average. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 34 3.0% Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $15,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,493
13	California State University-Monterey Bay	Softball	34	97.34	900 – 1,210	15222	48648	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA Located in Seaside, California State University-Monterey Bay accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at California State University-Monterey Bay currently receive institutional......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 34 9.7% Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,648
14	California State University-East Bay	Soccer	33	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 33 17.9% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $10,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
15	California State University-San Bernardino	Soccer	33	93.18	820 – 1,020	6645	43149	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Based in San Bernardino, California State University-San Bernardino accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. Approximately 57% of students at California State University-San Bernardino will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 33 2.9% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $6,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,149
16	San Francisco State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	33	96.15	930 – 1,140	13353	52650	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Found in San Francisco, San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 33 Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,650
17	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	Soccer	32	73.7	1,010 – 1,260	11898	54466	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA Based in Pomona, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 32 Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,466
18	San Francisco State University	Soccer	32	96.15	930 – 1,140	13353	52650	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Found in San Francisco, San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 32 6.7% Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,650
19	California State University-Dominguez Hills	Soccer	31	59.11	760 – 950	4438	46827	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA Located in Carson, California State University-Dominguez Hills accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 31 29.2% Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 760 – 950 Avg. Net Price $4,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,827
20	California State University-East Bay	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	31	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 31 54.4% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $10,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
21	California State University-San Marcos	Soccer	31	95.1	860 – 1,080	10500	48673	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA Based in San Marcos, California State University-San Marcos accepts 95% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at California State University-San Marcos currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 31 10.7% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,673
22	California State University-Los Angeles	Track and Field (Outdoor)	27	91.25	870 – 1,060	4551	45702	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 27 6.9% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
23	Sonoma State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	26	94.73	1,010 – 1,180	15113	52179	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA Based in Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 26 Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,179
24	California State University-Chico	Cross Country	25	91.58	960 – 1,290	15187	50493	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Chico Chico, CA Found in Chico, California State University-Chico accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 41% of students at California State University-Chico currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $5,920 on average. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 25 Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $15,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,493
25	California State University-Dominguez Hills	Track and Field (Outdoor)	24	59.11	760 – 950	4438	46827	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA Located in Carson, California State University-Dominguez Hills accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 24 4.3% Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 760 – 950 Avg. Net Price $4,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,827
26	California State University-East Bay	Swimming	24	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year......Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 24 9.1% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $10,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
27	San Francisco State University	Softball	24	96.15	930 – 1,140	13353	52650	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Found in San Francisco, San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 24 33.3% Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,650
28	California State University-Los Angeles	Track and Field (Indoor)	23	91.25	870 – 1,060	4551	45702	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 23 11.5% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
29	California State University-San Marcos	Softball	23	95.1	860 – 1,080	10500	48673	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA Based in San Marcos, California State University-San Marcos accepts 95% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at California State University-San Marcos currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 23 4.2% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,673
30	California State University-Los Angeles	Volleyball	22	91.25	870 – 1,060	4551	45702	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 22 Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
31	California State University-Chico	Softball	21	91.58	960 – 1,290	15187	50493	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Chico Chico, CA Found in Chico, California State University-Chico accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 41% of students at California State University-Chico currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $5,920 on average. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 21 5.0% Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $15,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,493
32	California State University-Dominguez Hills	Volleyball	21	59.11	760 – 950	4438	46827	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA Located in Carson, California State University-Dominguez Hills accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 21 Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 760 – 950 Avg. Net Price $4,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,827
33	California State University-East Bay	Softball	21	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 21 4.5% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $10,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
34	California State University-Los Angeles	Beach Volleyball	21	91.25	870 – 1,060	4551	45702	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 21 16.7% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
35	California State University-San Bernardino	Softball	20	93.18	820 – 1,020	6645	43149	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Based in San Bernardino, California State University-San Bernardino accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. Approximately 57% of students at California State University-San Bernardino will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 20 4.8% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $6,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,149
36	Sonoma State University	Softball	20	94.73	1,010 – 1,180	15113	52179	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA Based in Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 20 Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,179
37	California State University-Dominguez Hills	Softball	19	59.11	760 – 950	4438	46827	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA Located in Carson, California State University-Dominguez Hills accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 19 34.5% Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 760 – 950 Avg. Net Price $4,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,827
38	California State University-East Bay	Volleyball	19	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 5.0% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $10,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
39	California State University-East Bay	Water Polo	19	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year......Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 19 35.7% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $10,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
40	California State University-Monterey Bay	Volleyball	19	97.34	900 – 1,210	15222	48648	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA Located in Seaside, California State University-Monterey Bay accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at California State University-Monterey Bay currently receive institutional......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,648
41	Sonoma State University	Volleyball	19	94.73	1,010 – 1,180	15113	52179	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA Based in Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,179
42	California State University-Monterey Bay	Basketball	18	97.34	900 – 1,210	15222	48648	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA Located in Seaside, California State University-Monterey Bay accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at California State University-Monterey Bay currently receive institutional......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 18 10.0% Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,648
43	California State University-San Bernardino	Volleyball	18	93.18	820 – 1,020	6645	43149	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Based in San Bernardino, California State University-San Bernardino accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. Approximately 57% of students at California State University-San Bernardino will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 12.5% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $6,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,149
44	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	Volleyball	17	73.7	1,010 – 1,260	11898	54466	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA Based in Pomona, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 5.6% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,466
45	California State University-Monterey Bay	Water Polo	17	97.34	900 – 1,210	15222	48648	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA Located in Seaside, California State University-Monterey Bay accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at California State University-Monterey Bay currently receive institutional......Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 17 19.0% Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,648
46	California State University-San Marcos	Volleyball	17	95.1	860 – 1,080	10500	48673	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA Based in San Marcos, California State University-San Marcos accepts 95% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at California State University-San Marcos currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 5.6% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,673
47	California State University-Stanislaus	Softball	17	98.14	840 – 1,060	7316	47793	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA Located in Turlock, California State University-Stanislaus accepts 98% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 65% of students attending California State University-Stanislaus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 17 19.0% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $7,316 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,793
48	California State University-Stanislaus	Volleyball	17	98.14	840 – 1,060	7316	47793	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA Located in Turlock, California State University-Stanislaus accepts 98% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 65% of students attending California State University-Stanislaus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 10.5% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $7,316 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,793
49	San Francisco State University	Basketball	17	96.15	930 – 1,140	13353	52650	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Found in San Francisco, San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 17 30.8% Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,650
50	California State University-Los Angeles	Basketball	16	91.25	870 – 1,060	4551	45702	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
51	California State University-San Marcos	Basketball	16	95.1	860 – 1,080	10500	48673	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA Based in San Marcos, California State University-San Marcos accepts 95% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at California State University-San Marcos currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 16 20.0% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,673
52	California State University-Stanislaus	Basketball	16	98.14	840 – 1,060	7316	47793	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA Located in Turlock, California State University-Stanislaus accepts 98% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 65% of students attending California State University-Stanislaus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $7,316 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,793
53	San Francisco State University	Volleyball	16	96.15	930 – 1,140	13353	52650	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Found in San Francisco, San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,650
54	California State University-Chico	Volleyball	15	91.58	960 – 1,290	15187	50493	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Chico Chico, CA Found in Chico, California State University-Chico accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 41% of students at California State University-Chico currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $5,920 on average. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $15,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,493
55	California State University-Dominguez Hills	Basketball	15	59.11	760 – 950	4438	46827	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA Located in Carson, California State University-Dominguez Hills accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 11.8% Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 760 – 950 Avg. Net Price $4,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,827
56	California State University-East Bay	Basketball	15	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 15.4% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $10,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
57	California State University-San Bernardino	Basketball	15	93.18	820 – 1,020	6645	43149	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Based in San Bernardino, California State University-San Bernardino accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. Approximately 57% of students at California State University-San Bernardino will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 15.4% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $6,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,149
58	California State University-San Bernardino	Cross Country	15	93.18	820 – 1,020	6645	43149	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Based in San Bernardino, California State University-San Bernardino accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. Approximately 57% of students at California State University-San Bernardino will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $6,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,149
59	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	Basketball	14	73.7	1,010 – 1,260	11898	54466	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA Based in Pomona, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 27.3% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,466
60	California State University-Dominguez Hills	Track and Field (Indoor)	14	59.11	760 – 950	4438	46827	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA Located in Carson, California State University-Dominguez Hills accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 14 33.3% Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 760 – 950 Avg. Net Price $4,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,827
61	Sonoma State University	Basketball	14	94.73	1,010 – 1,180	15113	52179	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA Based in Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,179
62	California State University-Chico	Basketball	12	91.58	960 – 1,290	15187	50493	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Chico Chico, CA Found in Chico, California State University-Chico accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 41% of students at California State University-Chico currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $5,920 on average. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 12 Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $15,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,493
63	San Francisco State University	Cross Country	12	96.15	930 – 1,140	13353	52650	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Found in San Francisco, San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 12 Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,650
64	California State University-Los Angeles	Cross Country	10	91.25	870 – 1,060	4551	45702	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
65	Sonoma State University	Golf	10	94.73	1,010 – 1,180	15113	52179	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA Based in Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,179
66	California State University-East Bay	Golf	9	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $10,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
67	California State University-Los Angeles	Tennis	9	91.25	870 – 1,060	4551	45702	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 28.6% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
68	Sonoma State University	Cross Country	9	94.73	1,010 – 1,180	15113	52179	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA Based in Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,179
69	California State University-Chico	Golf	7	91.58	960 – 1,290	15187	50493	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Chico Chico, CA Found in Chico, California State University-Chico accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 41% of students at California State University-Chico currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $5,920 on average. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $15,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,493
70	California State University-Los Angeles	Golf	7	91.25	870 – 1,060	4551	45702	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 22.2% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
71	California State University-Monterey Bay	Golf	7	97.34	900 – 1,210	15222	48648	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA Located in Seaside, California State University-Monterey Bay accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at California State University-Monterey Bay currently receive institutional......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 22.2% Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,648
72	California State University-San Marcos	Golf	7	95.1	860 – 1,080	10500	48673	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA Based in San Marcos, California State University-San Marcos accepts 95% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at California State University-San Marcos currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 30.0% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,673
73	California State University-Stanislaus	Tennis	7	98.14	840 – 1,060	7316	47793	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA Located in Turlock, California State University-Stanislaus accepts 98% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 65% of students attending California State University-Stanislaus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 7 22.2% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $7,316 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,793
74	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	Baseball	0	73.7	1,010 – 1,260	11898	54466	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA Based in Pomona, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,466
75	California State University-Chico	Baseball	0	91.58	960 – 1,290	15187	50493	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Chico Chico, CA Found in Chico, California State University-Chico accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 41% of students at California State University-Chico currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $5,920 on average. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $15,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,493
76	California State University-Dominguez Hills	Baseball	0	59.11	760 – 950	4438	46827	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA Located in Carson, California State University-Dominguez Hills accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 760 – 950 Avg. Net Price $4,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,827
77	California State University-Dominguez Hills	Golf	0	59.11	760 – 950	4438	46827	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA Located in Carson, California State University-Dominguez Hills accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 760 – 950 Avg. Net Price $4,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,827
78	California State University-East Bay	Baseball	0	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year......Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $10,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
79	California State University-Los Angeles	Baseball	0	91.25	870 – 1,060	4551	45702	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
80	California State University-Monterey Bay	Baseball	0	97.34	900 – 1,210	15222	48648	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA Located in Seaside, California State University-Monterey Bay accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at California State University-Monterey Bay currently receive institutional......Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,648
81	California State University-San Bernardino	Baseball	0	93.18	820 – 1,020	6645	43149	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Based in San Bernardino, California State University-San Bernardino accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. Approximately 57% of students at California State University-San Bernardino will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $6,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,149
82	California State University-San Bernardino	Golf	0	93.18	820 – 1,020	6645	43149	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Based in San Bernardino, California State University-San Bernardino accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. Approximately 57% of students at California State University-San Bernardino will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $6,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,149
83	California State University-San Marcos	Baseball	0	95.1	860 – 1,080	10500	48673	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA Based in San Marcos, California State University-San Marcos accepts 95% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at California State University-San Marcos currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,673
84	California State University-Stanislaus	Baseball	0	98.14	840 – 1,060	7316	47793	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA Located in Turlock, California State University-Stanislaus accepts 98% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 65% of students attending California State University-Stanislaus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $7,316 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,793
85	California State University-Stanislaus	Golf	0	98.14	840 – 1,060	7316	47793	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA Located in Turlock, California State University-Stanislaus accepts 98% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 65% of students attending California State University-Stanislaus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $7,316 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,793
86	San Francisco State University	Baseball	0	96.15	930 – 1,140	13353	52650	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Found in San Francisco, San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,650
87	San Francisco State University	Wrestling	0	96.15	930 – 1,140	13353	52650	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Found in San Francisco, San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,650
88	Sonoma State University	Baseball	0	94.73	1,010 – 1,180	15113	52179	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA Based in Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,179

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

122 54.4%

73.7%

1,010 – 1,260

$11,898

$54,466

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

121 1.7%

95.1%

860 – 1,080

$10,500

$48,673

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

72 89.5%

98.1%

840 – 1,060

$7,316

$47,793

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association

Track and Field (Outdoor)

53 1.9%

91.6%

960 – 1,290

$15,187

$50,493

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association

Track and Field (Outdoor)

41 41.4%

93.2%

820 – 1,020

$6,645

$43,149

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

39 30.0%

97.3%

900 – 1,210

$15,222

$48,648

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association

Soccer

37 5.7%

91.3%

870 – 1,060

$4,551

$45,702

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association

Soccer

37 15.6%

98.1%

840 – 1,060

$7,316

$47,793

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association

Track and Field (Outdoor)

36 5.9%

96.2%

930 – 1,140

$13,353

$52,650

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association

Soccer

35 16.7%

97.3%

900 – 1,210

$15,222

$48,648

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – California Collegiate Athletic Association

Soccer

35

94.7%

1,010 – 1,180

$15,113

$52,179

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