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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	Governors State University	Soccer	34	48.27	830 – 1,060	12756	45435	#1 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 44% 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 830 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $12,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
2	Holy Cross College	Soccer	26	75.18	1,050 – 1,350	22421	41335	#2 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 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 71% of students at Holy Cross College currently receive grant aid from the school. 70% of students decide to stay at Holy Cross College after completing their......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 26 4.0% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $22,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,335
3	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Softball	25	40	810 – 980	16765	39342	#3 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 40% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% 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 40.0% SAT Score 810 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,765 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
4	Indiana University-Northwest	Soccer	23	73.39	920 – 1,190	5745	39714	#4 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 54% 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 18% 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 $5,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,714
5	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Volleyball	22	40	810 – 980	16765	39342	#5 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 40% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% 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 40.0% SAT Score 810 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,765 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
6	Indiana University-South Bend	Softball	22	83.84	960 – 1,190	9003	41388	#6 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 46% 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 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $9,003 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,388
7	Indiana University-South Bend	Soccer	21	83.84	960 – 1,190	9003	41388	#7 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 46% 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 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $9,003 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,388
8	Governors State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	17	48.27	830 – 1,060	12756	45435	#8 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 44% 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 830 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $12,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
9	Governors State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	16	48.27	830 – 1,060	12756	45435	#9 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 44% 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 830 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $12,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
10	Indiana University-South Bend	Volleyball	16	83.84	960 – 1,190	9003	41388	#10 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 46% 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 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $9,003 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,388
11	Governors State University	Cross Country	15	48.27	830 – 1,060	12756	45435	#11 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 44% 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 830 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $12,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
12	Governors State University	Volleyball	15	48.27	830 – 1,060	12756	45435	#12 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 44% 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 830 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $12,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
13	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Bowling	14	40	810 – 980	16765	39342	#13 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 40% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% 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 40.0% SAT Score 810 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,765 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
14	Holy Cross College	Basketball	14	75.18	1,050 – 1,350	22421	41335	#14 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 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 71% of students at Holy Cross College currently receive grant aid from the school. 70% of students decide to stay at Holy Cross College after completing their......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 40.0% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $22,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,335
15	Indiana University-Northwest	Volleyball	14	73.39	920 – 1,190	5745	39714	#15 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 54% 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 18% 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 $5,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,714
16	Indiana University-Northwest	Basketball	13	73.39	920 – 1,190	5745	39714	#16 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 54% 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 18% 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 $5,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,714
17	Indiana University-South Bend	Basketball	13	83.84	960 – 1,190	9003	41388	#17 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 46% 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 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $9,003 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,388
18	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Basketball	12	40	810 – 980	16765	39342	#18 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 40% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% 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 40.0% SAT Score 810 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,765 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
19	Governors State University	Basketball	12	48.27	830 – 1,060	12756	45435	#19 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 44% 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 830 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $12,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
20	Holy Cross College	Tennis	10	75.18	1,050 – 1,350	22421	41335	#20 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 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 71% of students at Holy Cross College currently receive grant aid from the school. 70% of students decide to stay at Holy Cross College after completing their......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $22,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,335
21	Governors State University	Bowling	5	48.27	830 – 1,060	12756	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 44% 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 830 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $12,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
22	Holy Cross College	Golf	4	75.18	1,050 – 1,350	22421	41335	#22 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 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 71% of students at Holy Cross College currently receive grant aid from the school. 70% of students decide to stay at Holy Cross College after completing their......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 4 Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $22,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,335
23	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	3	40	810 – 980	16765	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 40% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% 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 40.0% SAT Score 810 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,765 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
24	Governors State University	Golf	2	48.27	830 – 1,060	12756	45435	#24 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 44% 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 830 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $12,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
25	Indiana University-Northwest	Cross Country	2	73.39	920 – 1,190	5745	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 54% 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 18% 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 $5,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,714

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

Soccer

34 88.9%

48.3%

830 – 1,060

$12,756

$45,435

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

Soccer

26 4.0%

75.2%

1,050 – 1,350

$22,421

$41,335

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

Softball

25 25.0%

40.0%

810 – 980

$16,765

$39,342

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

Soccer

23 4.5%

73.4%

920 – 1,190

$5,745

$39,714

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

Volleyball

22 22.2%

40.0%

810 – 980

$16,765

$39,342

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

Softball

22 37.5%

83.8%

960 – 1,190

$9,003

$41,388

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

Soccer

21 16.0%

83.8%

960 – 1,190

$9,003

$41,388

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

Track and Field (Outdoor)

17

48.3%

830 – 1,060

$12,756

$45,435

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

Track and Field (Indoor)

16

48.3%

830 – 1,060

$12,756

$45,435

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

Volleyball

16 15.8%

83.8%

960 – 1,190

$9,003

$41,388

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

Cross Country

15 200.0%

48.3%

830 – 1,060

$12,756

$45,435

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