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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	Trinity Christian College	Soccer	36	88.65	950 – 1,180	17218	48107	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL Trinity Christian College is interdenominational and students can pursue up to Post-master's certificates. Participating in the NAIA Division I Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, student-athletes are known as the Trolls. Popular sports include Soccer, Basketball, and Baseball....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 36 2.9% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,107
2	Roosevelt University	Soccer	35	94.27	900 – 1,130	21503	42896	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $20,288 on average. 65% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 35 10.3% Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
3	Governors State University	Soccer	34	48.27	760 – 760	10833	45435	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Governors State University University Park, IL Based in University Park, Governors State University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 45% of students attending Governors State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 34 88.9% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 760 – 760 Avg. Net Price $10,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
4	Roosevelt University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	31	94.27	900 – 1,130	21503	42896	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $20,288 on average. 65% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 31 11.4% Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
5	Holy Cross College	Soccer	26	73.71	1,000 – 1,210	24214	41335	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN Based in Notre Dame, Holy Cross College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 67% of students at Holy Cross College currently receive grant aid from the school. 65% of students decide to stay at Holy Cross College after completing their......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 26 4.0% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,214 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,335
6	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Softball	25	57.28	800 – 1,030	17377	39342	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN Found in Whiting, Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s acceptance rate is 57% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Calumet College of Saint Joseph currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 25 25.0% Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
7	Trinity Christian College	Softball	24	88.65	950 – 1,180	17218	48107	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL Trinity Christian College is interdenominational and students can pursue up to Post-master's certificates. Participating in the NAIA Division I Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, student-athletes are known as the Trolls. Popular sports include Soccer, Basketball, and Baseball....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 24 4.3% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,107
8	Indiana University-Northwest	Soccer	23	73.39	920 – 1,190	5553	39714	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN Located in Gary, Indiana University-Northwest accepts 73% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of students at Indiana University-Northwest will receive grant aid from the school. At Indiana University-Northwest, there is a 71% first year retention rate and 22% of students will......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 23 4.5% Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $5,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,714
9	Roosevelt University	Softball	23	94.27	900 – 1,130	21503	42896	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $20,288 on average. 65% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 23 11.5% Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
10	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Volleyball	22	57.28	800 – 1,030	17377	39342	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN Found in Whiting, Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s acceptance rate is 57% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Calumet College of Saint Joseph currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 22 22.2% Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
11	Indiana University-South Bend	Softball	22	83.84	950 – 1,190	8090	41388	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN Found in South Bend, Indiana University-South Bend’s acceptance rate is 84% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 43% of students attending Indiana University-South Bend currently receive grant aid from the school. At Indiana University-South Bend, there is a 65% first......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 22 37.5% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $8,090 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,388
12	Indiana University-South Bend	Soccer	21	83.84	950 – 1,190	8090	41388	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN Found in South Bend, Indiana University-South Bend’s acceptance rate is 84% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 43% of students attending Indiana University-South Bend currently receive grant aid from the school. At Indiana University-South Bend, there is a 65% first......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 21 16.0% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $8,090 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,388
13	Trinity Christian College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	21	88.65	950 – 1,180	17218	48107	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL Trinity Christian College is interdenominational and students can pursue up to Post-master's certificates. Participating in the NAIA Division I Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, student-athletes are known as the Trolls. Popular sports include Soccer, Basketball, and Baseball....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 21 63.2% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,107
14	Roosevelt University	Volleyball	18	94.27	900 – 1,130	21503	42896	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $20,288 on average. 65% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 12.5% Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
15	Trinity Christian College	Basketball	18	88.65	950 – 1,180	17218	48107	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL Trinity Christian College is interdenominational and students can pursue up to Post-master's certificates. Participating in the NAIA Division I Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, student-athletes are known as the Trolls. Popular sports include Soccer, Basketball, and Baseball....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 18 18.2% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,107
16	Governors State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	17	48.27	760 – 760	10833	45435	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Governors State University University Park, IL Based in University Park, Governors State University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 45% of students attending Governors State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 760 – 760 Avg. Net Price $10,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
17	Governors State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	16	48.27	760 – 760	10833	45435	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Governors State University University Park, IL Based in University Park, Governors State University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 45% of students attending Governors State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 760 – 760 Avg. Net Price $10,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
18	Indiana University-South Bend	Volleyball	16	83.84	950 – 1,190	8090	41388	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN Found in South Bend, Indiana University-South Bend’s acceptance rate is 84% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 43% of students attending Indiana University-South Bend currently receive grant aid from the school. At Indiana University-South Bend, there is a 65% first......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 15.8% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $8,090 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,388
19	Trinity Christian College	Volleyball	16	88.65	950 – 1,180	17218	48107	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL Trinity Christian College is interdenominational and students can pursue up to Post-master's certificates. Participating in the NAIA Division I Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, student-athletes are known as the Trolls. Popular sports include Soccer, Basketball, and Baseball....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 33.3% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,107
20	Governors State University	Cross Country	15	48.27	760 – 760	10833	45435	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Governors State University University Park, IL Based in University Park, Governors State University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 45% of students attending Governors State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 15 200.0% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 760 – 760 Avg. Net Price $10,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
21	Governors State University	Volleyball	15	48.27	760 – 760	10833	45435	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Governors State University University Park, IL Based in University Park, Governors State University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 45% of students attending Governors State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 760 – 760 Avg. Net Price $10,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
22	Roosevelt University	Basketball	15	94.27	900 – 1,130	21503	42896	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $20,288 on average. 65% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
23	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Bowling	14	57.28	800 – 1,030	17377	39342	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN Found in Whiting, Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s acceptance rate is 57% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Calumet College of Saint Joseph currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 14 16.7% Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
24	Holy Cross College	Basketball	14	73.71	1,000 – 1,210	24214	41335	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN Based in Notre Dame, Holy Cross College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 67% of students at Holy Cross College currently receive grant aid from the school. 65% of students decide to stay at Holy Cross College after completing their......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 40.0% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,214 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,335
25	Indiana University-Northwest	Volleyball	14	73.39	920 – 1,190	5553	39714	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN Located in Gary, Indiana University-Northwest accepts 73% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of students at Indiana University-Northwest will receive grant aid from the school. At Indiana University-Northwest, there is a 71% first year retention rate and 22% of students will......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 14 12.5% Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $5,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,714
26	Indiana University-Northwest	Basketball	13	73.39	920 – 1,190	5553	39714	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN Located in Gary, Indiana University-Northwest accepts 73% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of students at Indiana University-Northwest will receive grant aid from the school. At Indiana University-Northwest, there is a 71% first year retention rate and 22% of students will......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 8.3% Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $5,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,714
27	Indiana University-South Bend	Basketball	13	83.84	950 – 1,190	8090	41388	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN Found in South Bend, Indiana University-South Bend’s acceptance rate is 84% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 43% of students attending Indiana University-South Bend currently receive grant aid from the school. At Indiana University-South Bend, there is a 65% first......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 8.3% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $8,090 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,388
28	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Basketball	12	57.28	800 – 1,030	17377	39342	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN Found in Whiting, Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s acceptance rate is 57% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Calumet College of Saint Joseph currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 12 33.3% Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
29	Governors State University	Basketball	12	48.27	760 – 760	10833	45435	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Governors State University University Park, IL Based in University Park, Governors State University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 45% of students attending Governors State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 12 42.9% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 760 – 760 Avg. Net Price $10,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
30	Holy Cross College	Tennis	10	73.71	1,000 – 1,210	24214	41335	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN Based in Notre Dame, Holy Cross College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 67% of students at Holy Cross College currently receive grant aid from the school. 65% of students decide to stay at Holy Cross College after completing their......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,214 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,335
31	Roosevelt University	Tennis	10	94.27	900 – 1,130	21503	42896	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $20,288 on average. 65% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
32	Governors State University	Bowling	5	48.27	760 – 760	10833	45435	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Governors State University University Park, IL Based in University Park, Governors State University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 45% of students attending Governors State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 5 Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 760 – 760 Avg. Net Price $10,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
33	Trinity Christian College	Golf	5	88.65	950 – 1,180	17218	48107	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL Trinity Christian College is interdenominational and students can pursue up to Post-master's certificates. Participating in the NAIA Division I Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, student-athletes are known as the Trolls. Popular sports include Soccer, Basketball, and Baseball....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 5 28.6% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,107
34	Holy Cross College	Golf	4	73.71	1,000 – 1,210	24214	41335	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN Based in Notre Dame, Holy Cross College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 67% of students at Holy Cross College currently receive grant aid from the school. 65% of students decide to stay at Holy Cross College after completing their......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 4 Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,214 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,335
35	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	3	57.28	800 – 1,030	17377	39342	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN Found in Whiting, Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s acceptance rate is 57% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Calumet College of Saint Joseph currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 3 Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
36	Governors State University	Golf	2	48.27	760 – 760	10833	45435	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Governors State University University Park, IL Based in University Park, Governors State University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 45% of students attending Governors State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 2 33.3% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 760 – 760 Avg. Net Price $10,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
37	Indiana University-Northwest	Cross Country	2	73.39	920 – 1,190	5553	39714	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN Located in Gary, Indiana University-Northwest accepts 73% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of students at Indiana University-Northwest will receive grant aid from the school. At Indiana University-Northwest, there is a 71% first year retention rate and 22% of students will......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 2 100.0% Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $5,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,714
38	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Baseball	0	57.28	800 – 1,030	17377	39342	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN Found in Whiting, Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s acceptance rate is 57% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Calumet College of Saint Joseph currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
39	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Football	0	57.28	800 – 1,030	17377	39342	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN Found in Whiting, Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s acceptance rate is 57% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Calumet College of Saint Joseph currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
40	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Soccer	0	57.28	800 – 1,030	17377	39342	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN Found in Whiting, Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s acceptance rate is 57% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Calumet College of Saint Joseph currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
41	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Other Sports	0	57.28	800 – 1,030	17377	39342	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN Found in Whiting, Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s acceptance rate is 57% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Calumet College of Saint Joseph currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
42	Indiana University-South Bend	Baseball	0	83.84	950 – 1,190	8090	41388	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN Found in South Bend, Indiana University-South Bend’s acceptance rate is 84% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 43% of students attending Indiana University-South Bend currently receive grant aid from the school. At Indiana University-South Bend, there is a 65% first......Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $8,090 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,388
43	Roosevelt University	Baseball	0	94.27	900 – 1,130	21503	42896	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $20,288 on average. 65% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
44	Roosevelt University	Football	0	94.27	900 – 1,130	21503	42896	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $20,288 on average. 65% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
45	Roosevelt University	Golf	0	94.27	900 – 1,130	21503	42896	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $20,288 on average. 65% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
46	Trinity Christian College	Baseball	0	88.65	950 – 1,180	17218	48107	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL Trinity Christian College is interdenominational and students can pursue up to Post-master's certificates. Participating in the NAIA Division I Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, student-athletes are known as the Trolls. Popular sports include Soccer, Basketball, and Baseball....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,107

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Soccer

36 2.9%

88.7%

950 – 1,180

$17,218

$48,107

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Soccer

35 10.3%

94.3%

900 – 1,130

$21,503

$42,896

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Soccer

34 88.9%

48.3%

760 – 760

$10,833

$45,435

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

31 11.4%

94.3%

900 – 1,130

$21,503

$42,896

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Soccer

26 4.0%

73.7%

1,000 – 1,210

$24,214

$41,335

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Softball

25 25.0%

57.3%

800 – 1,030

$17,377

$39,342

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Softball

24 4.3%

88.7%

950 – 1,180

$17,218

$48,107

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Soccer

23 4.5%

73.4%

920 – 1,190

$5,553

$39,714

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Softball

23 11.5%

94.3%

900 – 1,130

$21,503

$42,896

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Volleyball

22 22.2%

57.3%

800 – 1,030

$17,377

$39,342

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Softball

22 37.5%

83.8%

950 – 1,190

$8,090

$41,388

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