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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	Grace College and Theological Seminary	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	135	80.78	970 – 1,190	21680	41463	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN Grace College and Theological Seminary was founded in 1948, though it has roots going back to 1937. Affiliated with the Charis Fellowship, the school’s motto is “To know Christ and to make Him known.” On campus, 80% of freshmen return for their sophomore year, and 72% graduate within six years. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 135 16.4% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,680 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,463
2	Bethel University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	112	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 112 1.8% Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
3	Spring Arbor University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	64	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 64 45.5% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
4	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	52	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 52 Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
5	Spring Arbor University	Soccer	44	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 44 4.3% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
6	Goshen College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	40	84.04	880 – 1,110	17040	43218	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Goshen College Goshen, IN Found in Goshen, Goshen College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 40 8.1% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,040 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,218
7	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Soccer	38	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 38 72.7% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
8	Huntington University	Soccer	36	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 36 16.1% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
9	Huntington University	Track and Field (Indoor)	33	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 33 13.8% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
10	Huntington University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	33	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 33 13.8% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
11	Bethel University	Soccer	31	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 31 6.9% Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
12	Spring Arbor University	Basketball	30	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 30 15.4% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
13	Goshen College	Soccer	29	84.04	880 – 1,110	17040	43218	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Goshen College Goshen, IN Found in Goshen, Goshen College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 29 20.8% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,040 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,218
14	Bethel University	Basketball	27	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 27 3.6% Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
15	Bethel University	Swimming	25	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 25 13.6% Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
16	Grace College and Theological Seminary	Softball	25	80.78	970 – 1,190	21680	41463	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN Grace College and Theological Seminary was founded in 1948, though it has roots going back to 1937. Affiliated with the Charis Fellowship, the school’s motto is “To know Christ and to make Him known.” On campus, 80% of freshmen return for their sophomore year, and 72% graduate within six years. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 25 21.9% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,680 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,463
17	Bethel University	Softball	23	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 23 4.5% Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
18	Grace College and Theological Seminary	Soccer	23	80.78	970 – 1,190	21680	41463	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN Grace College and Theological Seminary was founded in 1948, though it has roots going back to 1937. Affiliated with the Charis Fellowship, the school’s motto is “To know Christ and to make Him known.” On campus, 80% of freshmen return for their sophomore year, and 72% graduate within six years. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 23 30.3% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,680 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,463
19	Huntington University	Softball	23	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 23 43.8% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
20	Bethel University	Volleyball	22	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 22 29.4% Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
21	Bethel University	Lacrosse	21	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 21 Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
22	Goshen College	Softball	21	84.04	880 – 1,110	17040	43218	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Goshen College Goshen, IN Found in Goshen, Goshen College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 21 16.0% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,040 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,218
23	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Basketball	21	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 21 50.0% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
24	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Softball	20	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 20 Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
25	Spring Arbor University	Softball	19	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 19 5.6% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
26	Spring Arbor University	Other Sports	19	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 19 18.8% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
27	Spring Arbor University	Bowling	18	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 18 5.3% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
28	Bethel University	Tennis	17	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
29	Goshen College	Basketball	17	84.04	880 – 1,110	17040	43218	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Goshen College Goshen, IN Found in Goshen, Goshen College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,040 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,218
30	Grace College and Theological Seminary	Volleyball	17	80.78	970 – 1,190	21680	41463	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN Grace College and Theological Seminary was founded in 1948, though it has roots going back to 1937. Affiliated with the Charis Fellowship, the school’s motto is “To know Christ and to make Him known.” On campus, 80% of freshmen return for their sophomore year, and 72% graduate within six years. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 5.6% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,680 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,463
31	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Volleyball	17	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
32	Spring Arbor University	Volleyball	17	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
33	Huntington University	Volleyball	16	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 14.3% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
34	Huntington University	Cross Country	15	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 15 36.4% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
35	Goshen College	Volleyball	14	84.04	880 – 1,110	17040	43218	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Goshen College Goshen, IN Found in Goshen, Goshen College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,040 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,218
36	Huntington University	Basketball	14	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
37	Spring Arbor University	Tennis	14	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
38	Grace College and Theological Seminary	Basketball	12	80.78	970 – 1,190	21680	41463	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN Grace College and Theological Seminary was founded in 1948, though it has roots going back to 1937. Affiliated with the Charis Fellowship, the school’s motto is “To know Christ and to make Him known.” On campus, 80% of freshmen return for their sophomore year, and 72% graduate within six years. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 12 7.7% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,680 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,463
39	Huntington University	Bowling	12	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 12 20.0% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
40	Bethel University	Golf	11	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
41	Huntington University	Other Sports	11	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 11 Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
42	Bethel University	Bowling	10	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
43	Grace College and Theological Seminary	Tennis	10	80.78	970 – 1,190	21680	41463	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN Grace College and Theological Seminary was founded in 1948, though it has roots going back to 1937. Affiliated with the Charis Fellowship, the school’s motto is “To know Christ and to make Him known.” On campus, 80% of freshmen return for their sophomore year, and 72% graduate within six years. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 9.1% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,680 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,463
44	Huntington University	Golf	10	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
45	Grace College and Theological Seminary	Golf	9	80.78	970 – 1,190	21680	41463	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN Grace College and Theological Seminary was founded in 1948, though it has roots going back to 1937. Affiliated with the Charis Fellowship, the school’s motto is “To know Christ and to make Him known.” On campus, 80% of freshmen return for their sophomore year, and 72% graduate within six years. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 18.2% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,680 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,463
46	Huntington University	Tennis	9	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
47	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Bowling	9	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 9 28.6% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
48	Goshen College	Tennis	8	84.04	880 – 1,110	17040	43218	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Goshen College Goshen, IN Found in Goshen, Goshen College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 14.3% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,040 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,218
49	Grace College and Theological Seminary	Bowling	8	80.78	970 – 1,190	21680	41463	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN Grace College and Theological Seminary was founded in 1948, though it has roots going back to 1937. Affiliated with the Charis Fellowship, the school’s motto is “To know Christ and to make Him known.” On campus, 80% of freshmen return for their sophomore year, and 72% graduate within six years. Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 8 33.3% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,680 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,463
50	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Tennis	7	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 7 22.2% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
51	Spring Arbor University	Golf	7	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 22.2% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
52	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Golf	6	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 6 Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
53	Bethel University	Baseball	0	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
54	Bethel University	Other Sports	0	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
55	Goshen College	Baseball	0	84.04	880 – 1,110	17040	43218	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Goshen College Goshen, IN Found in Goshen, Goshen College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,040 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,218
56	Grace College and Theological Seminary	Baseball	0	80.78	970 – 1,190	21680	41463	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN Grace College and Theological Seminary was founded in 1948, though it has roots going back to 1937. Affiliated with the Charis Fellowship, the school’s motto is “To know Christ and to make Him known.” On campus, 80% of freshmen return for their sophomore year, and 72% graduate within six years. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,680 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,463
57	Huntington University	Baseball	0	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
58	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Baseball	0	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
59	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Lacrosse	0	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
60	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Other Sports	0	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
61	Spring Arbor University	Baseball	0	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

135 16.4%

80.8%

970 – 1,190

$21,680

$41,463

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

112 1.8%

98.7%

880 – 1,180

$20,058

$44,271

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

64 45.5%

37.3%

1,010 – 1,230

$21,720

$45,592

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

52

84.3%

1,010 – 1,280

$23,293

$43,046

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League

Soccer

44 4.3%

37.3%

1,010 – 1,230

$21,720

$45,592

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

40 8.1%

84.0%

880 – 1,110

$17,040

$43,218

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League

Soccer

38 72.7%

84.3%

1,010 – 1,280

$23,293

$43,046

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League

Soccer

36 16.1%

71.2%

990 – 1,200

$21,149

$40,702

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League

Track and Field (Indoor)

33 13.8%

71.2%

990 – 1,200

$21,149

$40,702

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League

Track and Field (Outdoor)

33 13.8%

71.2%

990 – 1,200

$21,149

$40,702

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Crossroads League

Soccer

31 6.9%

98.7%

880 – 1,180

$20,058

$44,271

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