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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	University of California-Santa Cruz	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	105	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 105 78.0% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
2	King's College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	63	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 63 6.8% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
3	King's College	Soccer	39	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 39 14.7% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
4	Pacific Lutheran University	Soccer	38	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 38 2.7% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
5	Pacific Lutheran University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	30	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 30 57.9% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
6	University of California-Santa Cruz	Swimming	30	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 30 Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
7	Lyon College	Softball	29	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 29 61.1% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
8	Pacific Lutheran University	Softball	29	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 29 3.6% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
9	Maine Maritime Academy	Soccer	26	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 26 23.8% Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
10	University of California-Santa Cruz	Soccer	26	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 26 10.3% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
11	Albertus Magnus College	Soccer	25	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 25 3.8% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
12	Hilbert College	Soccer	24	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 24 26.3% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
13	King's College	Ice Hockey	24	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 24 14.3% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
14	King's College	Softball	24	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 24 4.0% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
15	Cairn University-Langhorne	Soccer	23	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 23 4.5% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
16	Hilbert College	Softball	23	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 23 4.2% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
17	Lyon College	Volleyball	23	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 23 43.8% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
18	Pacific Lutheran University	Volleyball	23	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 23 21.1% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
19	Lyon College	Basketball	21	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 21 23.5% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
20	Lyon College	Soccer	21	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 21 19.2% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
21	Albertus Magnus College	Ice Hockey	20	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 20 Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
22	King's College	Lacrosse	20	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 20 4.8% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
23	University of California-Santa Cruz	Volleyball	20	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 20 17.6% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
24	Lyon College	Other Sports	19	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 19 Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
25	King's College	Volleyball	18	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 28.6% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
26	Pacific Lutheran University	Rowing	18	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 18 10.0% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
27	Albertus Magnus College	Volleyball	17	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 21.4% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
28	Hilbert College	Lacrosse	17	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
29	Maine Maritime Academy	Lacrosse	17	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 17 10.5% Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
30	Albertus Magnus College	Softball	16	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 16 33.3% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
31	Hilbert College	Ice Hockey	16	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 16 23.1% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
32	Hilbert College	Volleyball	16	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
33	King's College	Basketball	16	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
34	Lyon College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	16	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 16 60.0% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
35	Maine Maritime Academy	Swimming and Diving (combined)	16	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
36	Albertus Magnus College	Basketball	15	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
37	King's College	Field Hockey	15	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 15 11.8% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
38	Maine Maritime Academy	Basketball	15	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
39	Pacific Lutheran University	Basketball	15	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 11.8% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
40	Pacific Lutheran University	Swimming	15	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 15 25.0% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
41	Cairn University-Langhorne	Volleyball	14	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 14 40.0% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
42	Lyon College	Track and Field (Indoor)	14	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
43	Maine Maritime Academy	Volleyball	14	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 14 22.2% Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
44	Cairn University-Langhorne	Basketball	13	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 85.7% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
45	Cairn University-Langhorne	Softball	13	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 13 8.3% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
46	King's College	Golf	13	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 13 160.0% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
47	Lyon College	Cross Country	13	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 13 18.2% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
48	University of California-Santa Cruz	Basketball	13	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 31.6% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
49	Albertus Magnus College	Field Hockey	12	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 12 14.3% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
50	Albertus Magnus College	Lacrosse	12	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 12 25.0% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
51	University of California-Santa Cruz	Tennis	12	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
52	Albertus Magnus College	Swimming	10	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
53	Hilbert College	Basketball	10	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 10 37.5% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
54	Hilbert College	Cross Country	10	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 10 42.9% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
55	Lyon College	Wrestling	10	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
56	Hilbert College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	9	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 9 18.2% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
57	Hilbert College	Bowling	9	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 9 28.6% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
58	Maine Maritime Academy	Cross Country	9	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 9 28.6% Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
59	Cairn University-Langhorne	Tennis	8	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 14.3% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
60	Cairn University-Langhorne	Cross Country	8	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
61	King's College	Tennis	8	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
62	Pacific Lutheran University	Cross Country	8	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
63	Lyon College	Golf	7	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 16.7% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
64	Pacific Lutheran University	Golf	7	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 40.0% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
65	Albertus Magnus College	Tennis	6	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 6 40.0% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
66	Maine Maritime Academy	Wrestling	6	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes 6 Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
67	University of California-Santa Cruz	Golf	6	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 6 25.0% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
68	King's College	Swimming	2	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 2 83.3% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

105 78.0%

65.6%

1,180 – 1,390

$16,526

$49,716

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

63 6.8%

93.1%

1,080 – 1,280

$25,608

$51,734

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents

Soccer

39 14.7%

93.1%

1,080 – 1,280

$25,608

$51,734

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents

Soccer

38 2.7%

78.0%

1,070 – 1,290

$23,841

$52,212

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents

Track and Field (Outdoor)

30 57.9%

78.0%

1,070 – 1,290

$23,841

$52,212

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents

Swimming

30

65.6%

1,180 – 1,390

$16,526

$49,716

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents

Softball

29 61.1%

65.5%

1,080 – 1,240

$22,675

$37,629

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents

Softball

29 3.6%

78.0%

1,070 – 1,290

$23,841

$52,212

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents

Soccer

26 23.8%

56.1%

1,100 – 1,260

$21,433

$93,944

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents

Soccer

26 10.3%

65.6%

1,180 – 1,390

$16,526

$49,716

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Division III Independents

Soccer

25 3.8%

64.4%

830 – 1,160

$30,179

$47,153

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