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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	Utica University	Track and Field (Indoor)	107	86.79	1,030 – 1,210	22510	57422	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Utica University Utica, NY Located in Utica, Utica University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 107 Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,422
2	Utica University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	107	86.79	1,030 – 1,210	22510	57422	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Utica University Utica, NY Located in Utica, Utica University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 107 Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,422
3	Houghton University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	64	88.66	1,180 – 1,380	22358	36376	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Houghton University Houghton, NY Located in Houghton, Houghton University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 95% of students at Houghton University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 64 23.1% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $22,358 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,376
4	Nazareth University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	60	74.72	1,080 – 1,340	31321	47717	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 75% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students at Nazareth University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 60 25.0% Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $31,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,717
5	State University of New York at Cortland	Track and Field (Indoor)	60	59.79	1,100 – 1,250	18474	46535	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY Based in Cortland, State University of New York at Cortland accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 54% of students at State University of New York at Cortland will receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students decide to stay at State University of New York at Cortland after......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 60 1.7% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,535
6	SUNY Morrisville	Equestrian	59	90.78	780 – 1,300	16855	39759	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY Based in Morrisville, SUNY Morrisville’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $2,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 57%....Read more Sport Equestrian # of Female Athletes 59 15.7% Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 780 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $16,855 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,759
7	St. John Fisher University	Soccer	56	66.4	1,120 – 1,300	28969	61198	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, St- John Fisher University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 86% of students decide to stay at St- John Fisher University after......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 56 3.7% Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,969 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,198
8	St. John Fisher University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	55	66.4	1,120 – 1,300	28969	61198	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, St- John Fisher University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 86% of students decide to stay at St- John Fisher University after......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 55 11.3% Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,969 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,198
9	SUNY Brockport	Track and Field (Outdoor)	53	70.68	1,110 – 1,280	15343	47164	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY Located in Brockport, SUNY Brockport accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 53 7.0% Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,343 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,164
10	St. John Fisher University	Track and Field (Indoor)	52	66.4	1,120 – 1,300	28969	61198	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, St- John Fisher University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 86% of students decide to stay at St- John Fisher University after......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 52 13.3% Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,969 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,198
11	State University of New York at Cortland	Track and Field (Outdoor)	50	59.79	1,100 – 1,250	18474	46535	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY Based in Cortland, State University of New York at Cortland accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 54% of students at State University of New York at Cortland will receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students decide to stay at State University of New York at Cortland after......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 50 7.4% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,535
12	SUNY Brockport	Track and Field (Indoor)	47	70.68	1,110 – 1,280	15343	47164	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY Located in Brockport, SUNY Brockport accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 47 24.2% Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,343 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,164
13	Utica University	Lacrosse	46	86.79	1,030 – 1,210	22510	57422	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Utica University Utica, NY Located in Utica, Utica University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 46 64.3% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,422
14	Utica University	Ice Hockey	37	86.79	1,030 – 1,210	22510	57422	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Utica University Utica, NY Located in Utica, Utica University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 37 42.3% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,422
15	Utica University	Soccer	37	86.79	1,030 – 1,210	22510	57422	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Utica University Utica, NY Located in Utica, Utica University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 37 15.6% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,422
16	St. John Fisher University	Lacrosse	34	66.4	1,120 – 1,300	28969	61198	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, St- John Fisher University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 86% of students decide to stay at St- John Fisher University after......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 34 25.9% Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,969 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,198
17	Nazareth University	Soccer	32	74.72	1,080 – 1,340	31321	47717	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 75% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students at Nazareth University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 32 6.7% Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $31,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,717
18	State University of New York at Cortland	Soccer	32	59.79	1,100 – 1,250	18474	46535	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY Based in Cortland, State University of New York at Cortland accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 54% of students at State University of New York at Cortland will receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students decide to stay at State University of New York at Cortland after......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 32 3.0% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,535
19	SUNY Brockport	Soccer	31	70.68	1,110 – 1,280	15343	47164	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY Located in Brockport, SUNY Brockport accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 31 29.2% Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,343 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,164
20	State University of New York at Cortland	Lacrosse	31	59.79	1,100 – 1,250	18474	46535	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY Based in Cortland, State University of New York at Cortland accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 54% of students at State University of New York at Cortland will receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students decide to stay at State University of New York at Cortland after......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 31 10.7% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,535
21	Nazareth University	Ice Hockey	29	74.72	1,080 – 1,340	31321	47717	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 75% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students at Nazareth University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 29 16.0% Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $31,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,717
22	SUNY Brockport	Swimming and Diving (combined)	29	70.68	1,110 – 1,280	15343	47164	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY Located in Brockport, SUNY Brockport accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 29 31.8% Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,343 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,164
23	State University of New York at Cortland	Ice Hockey	29	59.79	1,100 – 1,250	18474	46535	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY Based in Cortland, State University of New York at Cortland accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 54% of students at State University of New York at Cortland will receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students decide to stay at State University of New York at Cortland after......Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 29 Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,535
24	Utica University	Field Hockey	29	86.79	1,030 – 1,210	22510	57422	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Utica University Utica, NY Located in Utica, Utica University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 29 61.1% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,422
25	Alfred University	Soccer	28	73.84	1,110 – 1,320	26127	41703	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Alfred University Alfred, NY Found in Alfred, Alfred University accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Alfred University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Alfred University, there is a......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 28 3.4% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,703
26	Hartwick College	Soccer	27	69.5	960 – 1,290	26818	50452	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Hartwick College Oneonta, NY Found in Oneonta, Hartwick College’s acceptance rate is 70% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Hartwick College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 70% of students continued studying at Hartwick College after completing......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 27 12.5% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $26,818 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,452
27	Russell Sage College	Soccer	27	53.26	1,020 – 1,250	23588	51139	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Russell Sage College Troy, NY Found in Troy, Russell Sage College accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Russell Sage College, there is a 78% first year retention rate and a 52% four......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 27 6.9% Acceptance Rate 53.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,588 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,139
28	State University of New York at Cortland	Field Hockey	27	59.79	1,100 – 1,250	18474	46535	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY Based in Cortland, State University of New York at Cortland accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 54% of students at State University of New York at Cortland will receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students decide to stay at State University of New York at Cortland after......Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 27 35.0% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,535
29	Elmira College	Ice Hockey	26	76.96	1,140 – 1,370	24551	49057	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Elmira College Elmira, NY Located in Elmira, Elmira College accepts 77% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Elmira College will receive grant aid from the school. They receive $23,140 on average. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 26 3.7% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,057
30	Elmira College	Softball	26	76.96	1,140 – 1,370	24551	49057	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Elmira College Elmira, NY Located in Elmira, Elmira College accepts 77% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Elmira College will receive grant aid from the school. They receive $23,140 on average. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 26 36.8% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,057
31	Hartwick College	Field Hockey	26	69.5	960 – 1,290	26818	50452	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Hartwick College Oneonta, NY Found in Oneonta, Hartwick College’s acceptance rate is 70% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Hartwick College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 70% of students continued studying at Hartwick College after completing......Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 26 13.0% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $26,818 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,452
32	Keuka College	Soccer	26	68.08	940 – 1,140	26153	50940	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Keuka College Keuka Park, NY Based in Keuka Park, Keuka College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 73% of students continued studying at Keuka College after completing their......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 26 8.3% Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,153 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,940
33	State University of New York at Cortland	Cross Country	26	59.79	1,100 – 1,250	18474	46535	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY Based in Cortland, State University of New York at Cortland accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 54% of students at State University of New York at Cortland will receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students decide to stay at State University of New York at Cortland after......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 26 36.8% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,535
34	Nazareth University	Lacrosse	25	74.72	1,080 – 1,340	31321	47717	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 75% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students at Nazareth University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 25 21.9% Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $31,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,717
35	St. John Fisher University	Field Hockey	25	66.4	1,120 – 1,300	28969	61198	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, St- John Fisher University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 86% of students decide to stay at St- John Fisher University after......Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 25 8.7% Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,969 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,198
36	St. John Fisher University	Softball	25	66.4	1,120 – 1,300	28969	61198	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, St- John Fisher University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 86% of students decide to stay at St- John Fisher University after......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 25 3.8% Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,969 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,198
37	Elmira College	Soccer	24	76.96	1,140 – 1,370	24551	49057	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Elmira College Elmira, NY Located in Elmira, Elmira College accepts 77% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Elmira College will receive grant aid from the school. They receive $23,140 on average. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 24 11.1% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,057
38	Houghton University	Soccer	24	88.66	1,180 – 1,380	22358	36376	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Houghton University Houghton, NY Located in Houghton, Houghton University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 95% of students at Houghton University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 24 Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $22,358 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,376
39	SUNY Brockport	Gymnastics	24	70.68	1,110 – 1,280	15343	47164	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY Located in Brockport, SUNY Brockport accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 24 4.0% Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,343 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,164
40	SUNY Morrisville	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	24	90.78	780 – 1,300	16855	39759	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY Based in Morrisville, SUNY Morrisville’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $2,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 57%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 24 Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 780 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $16,855 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,759
41	SUNY Brockport	Cross Country	23	70.68	1,110 – 1,280	15343	47164	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY Located in Brockport, SUNY Brockport accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 23 17.9% Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,343 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,164
42	St. John Fisher University	Cross Country	23	66.4	1,120 – 1,300	28969	61198	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, St- John Fisher University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 86% of students decide to stay at St- John Fisher University after......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 23 11.5% Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,969 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,198
43	State University of New York at Cortland	Gymnastics	23	59.79	1,100 – 1,250	18474	46535	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY Based in Cortland, State University of New York at Cortland accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 54% of students at State University of New York at Cortland will receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students decide to stay at State University of New York at Cortland after......Read more Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 23 53.3% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,535
44	State University of New York at Cortland	Swimming and Diving (combined)	23	59.79	1,100 – 1,250	18474	46535	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY Based in Cortland, State University of New York at Cortland accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 54% of students at State University of New York at Cortland will receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students decide to stay at State University of New York at Cortland after......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 23 11.5% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,535
45	Utica University	Softball	23	86.79	1,030 – 1,210	22510	57422	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Utica University Utica, NY Located in Utica, Utica University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 23 15.0% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,422
46	Utica University	Cross Country	23	86.79	1,030 – 1,210	22510	57422	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Utica University Utica, NY Located in Utica, Utica University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 23 Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,422
47	Utica University	Volleyball	23	86.79	1,030 – 1,210	22510	57422	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Utica University Utica, NY Located in Utica, Utica University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 23 21.1% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,422
48	Hartwick College	Lacrosse	22	69.5	960 – 1,290	26818	50452	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Hartwick College Oneonta, NY Found in Oneonta, Hartwick College’s acceptance rate is 70% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Hartwick College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 70% of students continued studying at Hartwick College after completing......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 22 22.2% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $26,818 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,452
49	SUNY Brockport	Softball	22	70.68	1,110 – 1,280	15343	47164	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY Located in Brockport, SUNY Brockport accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 22 10.0% Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,343 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,164
50	SUNY Morrisville	Ice Hockey	22	90.78	780 – 1,300	16855	39759	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY Based in Morrisville, SUNY Morrisville’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $2,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 57%....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 22 24.1% Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 780 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $16,855 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,759
51	Alfred University	Volleyball	21	73.84	1,110 – 1,320	26127	41703	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Alfred University Alfred, NY Found in Alfred, Alfred University accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Alfred University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Alfred University, there is a......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 21 90.9% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,703
52	Elmira College	Wrestling	21	76.96	1,140 – 1,370	24551	49057	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Elmira College Elmira, NY Located in Elmira, Elmira College accepts 77% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Elmira College will receive grant aid from the school. They receive $23,140 on average. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes 21 16.7% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,057
53	Nazareth University	Field Hockey	21	74.72	1,080 – 1,340	31321	47717	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 75% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students at Nazareth University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 21 Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $31,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,717
54	Nazareth University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	21	74.72	1,080 – 1,340	31321	47717	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 75% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students at Nazareth University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 21 16.0% Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $31,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,717
55	Russell Sage College	Lacrosse	21	53.26	1,020 – 1,250	23588	51139	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Russell Sage College Troy, NY Found in Troy, Russell Sage College accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Russell Sage College, there is a 78% first year retention rate and a 52% four......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 21 10.5% Acceptance Rate 53.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,588 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,139
56	St. John Fisher University	Rowing	21	66.4	1,120 – 1,300	28969	61198	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, St- John Fisher University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 86% of students decide to stay at St- John Fisher University after......Read more Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 21 8.7% Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,969 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,198
57	Houghton University	Field Hockey	20	88.66	1,180 – 1,380	22358	36376	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Houghton University Houghton, NY Located in Houghton, Houghton University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 95% of students at Houghton University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 20 17.6% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $22,358 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,376
58	Keuka College	Field Hockey	20	68.08	940 – 1,140	26153	50940	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Keuka College Keuka Park, NY Based in Keuka Park, Keuka College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 73% of students continued studying at Keuka College after completing their......Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 20 33.3% Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,153 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,940
59	Nazareth University	Volleyball	20	74.72	1,080 – 1,340	31321	47717	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 75% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students at Nazareth University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 20 Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $31,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,717
60	SUNY Brockport	Field Hockey	20	70.68	1,110 – 1,280	15343	47164	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY Located in Brockport, SUNY Brockport accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 20 13.0% Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,343 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,164
61	State University of New York at Cortland	Softball	20	59.79	1,100 – 1,250	18474	46535	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY Based in Cortland, State University of New York at Cortland accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 54% of students at State University of New York at Cortland will receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students decide to stay at State University of New York at Cortland after......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 20 5.3% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,535
62	Alfred University	Softball	19	73.84	1,110 – 1,320	26127	41703	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Alfred University Alfred, NY Found in Alfred, Alfred University accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Alfred University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Alfred University, there is a......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 19 5.6% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,703
63	Keuka College	Lacrosse	19	68.08	940 – 1,140	26153	50940	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Keuka College Keuka Park, NY Based in Keuka Park, Keuka College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 73% of students continued studying at Keuka College after completing their......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 19 5.6% Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,153 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,940
64	Nazareth University	Softball	19	74.72	1,080 – 1,340	31321	47717	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 75% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students at Nazareth University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 19 5.6% Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $31,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,717
65	Russell Sage College	Softball	19	53.26	1,020 – 1,250	23588	51139	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Russell Sage College Troy, NY Found in Troy, Russell Sage College accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Russell Sage College, there is a 78% first year retention rate and a 52% four......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 19 11.8% Acceptance Rate 53.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,588 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,139
66	SUNY Morrisville	Soccer	19	90.78	780 – 1,300	16855	39759	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY Based in Morrisville, SUNY Morrisville’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $2,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 57%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 19 9.5% Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 780 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $16,855 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,759
67	Utica University	Basketball	19	86.79	1,030 – 1,210	22510	57422	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Utica University Utica, NY Located in Utica, Utica University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 19 11.8% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,422
68	Houghton University	Softball	18	88.66	1,180 – 1,380	22358	36376	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Houghton University Houghton, NY Located in Houghton, Houghton University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 95% of students at Houghton University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 18 20.0% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $22,358 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,376
69	Keuka College	Volleyball	18	68.08	940 – 1,140	26153	50940	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Keuka College Keuka Park, NY Based in Keuka Park, Keuka College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 73% of students continued studying at Keuka College after completing their......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 28.6% Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,153 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,940
70	Nazareth University	Rowing	18	74.72	1,080 – 1,340	31321	47717	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 75% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students at Nazareth University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 18 Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $31,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,717
71	SUNY Brockport	Lacrosse	18	70.68	1,110 – 1,280	15343	47164	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY Located in Brockport, SUNY Brockport accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 18 10.0% Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,343 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,164
72	St. John Fisher University	Volleyball	18	66.4	1,120 – 1,300	28969	61198	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, St- John Fisher University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 86% of students decide to stay at St- John Fisher University after......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 5.3% Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,969 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,198
73	Alfred University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	17	73.84	1,110 – 1,320	26127	41703	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Alfred University Alfred, NY Found in Alfred, Alfred University accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Alfred University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Alfred University, there is a......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 17 26.1% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,703
74	Alfred University	Other Sports	17	73.84	1,110 – 1,320	26127	41703	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Alfred University Alfred, NY Found in Alfred, Alfred University accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Alfred University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Alfred University, there is a......Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 17 39.3% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,703
75	Nazareth University	Other Sports	17	74.72	1,080 – 1,340	31321	47717	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 75% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students at Nazareth University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 17 5.6% Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $31,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,717
76	Russell Sage College	Field Hockey	17	53.26	1,020 – 1,250	23588	51139	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Russell Sage College Troy, NY Found in Troy, Russell Sage College accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Russell Sage College, there is a 78% first year retention rate and a 52% four......Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 53.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,588 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,139
77	SUNY Morrisville	Softball	17	90.78	780 – 1,300	16855	39759	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY Based in Morrisville, SUNY Morrisville’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $2,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 57%....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 780 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $16,855 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,759
78	State University of New York at Cortland	Volleyball	17	59.79	1,100 – 1,250	18474	46535	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY Based in Cortland, State University of New York at Cortland accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 54% of students at State University of New York at Cortland will receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students decide to stay at State University of New York at Cortland after......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 10.5% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,535
79	Alfred University	Lacrosse	16	73.84	1,110 – 1,320	26127	41703	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Alfred University Alfred, NY Found in Alfred, Alfred University accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Alfred University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Alfred University, there is a......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,703
80	Alfred University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	16	73.84	1,110 – 1,320	26127	41703	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Alfred University Alfred, NY Found in Alfred, Alfred University accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Alfred University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Alfred University, there is a......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 16 77.8% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,703
81	Elmira College	Field Hockey	16	76.96	1,140 – 1,370	24551	49057	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Elmira College Elmira, NY Located in Elmira, Elmira College accepts 77% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Elmira College will receive grant aid from the school. They receive $23,140 on average. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,057
82	Hartwick College	Volleyball	16	69.5	960 – 1,290	26818	50452	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Hartwick College Oneonta, NY Found in Oneonta, Hartwick College’s acceptance rate is 70% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Hartwick College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 70% of students continued studying at Hartwick College after completing......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 14.3% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $26,818 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,452
83	Russell Sage College	Track and Field (Indoor)	16	53.26	1,020 – 1,250	23588	51139	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Russell Sage College Troy, NY Found in Troy, Russell Sage College accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Russell Sage College, there is a 78% first year retention rate and a 52% four......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 16 60.0% Acceptance Rate 53.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,588 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,139
84	SUNY Brockport	Volleyball	16	70.68	1,110 – 1,280	15343	47164	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY Located in Brockport, SUNY Brockport accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 5.9% Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,343 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,164
85	SUNY Morrisville	Basketball	16	90.78	780 – 1,300	16855	39759	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY Based in Morrisville, SUNY Morrisville’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $2,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 57%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 780 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $16,855 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,759
86	SUNY Morrisville	Lacrosse	16	90.78	780 – 1,300	16855	39759	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY Based in Morrisville, SUNY Morrisville’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $2,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 57%....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 16 27.3% Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 780 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $16,855 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,759
87	St. John Fisher University	Basketball	16	66.4	1,120 – 1,300	28969	61198	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, St- John Fisher University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 86% of students decide to stay at St- John Fisher University after......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,969 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,198
88	State University of New York at Cortland	Basketball	16	59.79	1,100 – 1,250	18474	46535	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY Based in Cortland, State University of New York at Cortland accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 54% of students at State University of New York at Cortland will receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students decide to stay at State University of New York at Cortland after......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,535
89	Utica University	Gymnastics	16	86.79	1,030 – 1,210	22510	57422	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Utica University Utica, NY Located in Utica, Utica University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,422
90	Elmira College	Volleyball	15	76.96	1,140 – 1,370	24551	49057	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Elmira College Elmira, NY Located in Elmira, Elmira College accepts 77% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Elmira College will receive grant aid from the school. They receive $23,140 on average. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 15 25.0% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,057
91	Hartwick College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	15	69.5	960 – 1,290	26818	50452	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Hartwick College Oneonta, NY Found in Oneonta, Hartwick College’s acceptance rate is 70% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Hartwick College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 70% of students continued studying at Hartwick College after completing......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 15 50.0% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $26,818 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,452
92	Hartwick College	Track and Field (Indoor)	15	69.5	960 – 1,290	26818	50452	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Hartwick College Oneonta, NY Found in Oneonta, Hartwick College’s acceptance rate is 70% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Hartwick College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 70% of students continued studying at Hartwick College after completing......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 15 66.7% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $26,818 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,452
93	Houghton University	Basketball	15	88.66	1,180 – 1,380	22358	36376	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Houghton University Houghton, NY Located in Houghton, Houghton University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 95% of students at Houghton University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 15.4% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $22,358 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,376
94	Keuka College	Basketball	15	68.08	940 – 1,140	26153	50940	#94 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Keuka College Keuka Park, NY Based in Keuka Park, Keuka College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 73% of students continued studying at Keuka College after completing their......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 25.0% Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,153 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,940
95	Nazareth University	Equestrian	15	74.72	1,080 – 1,340	31321	47717	#95 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 75% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students at Nazareth University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Equestrian # of Female Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $31,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,717
96	Russell Sage College	Basketball	15	53.26	1,020 – 1,250	23588	51139	#96 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Russell Sage College Troy, NY Found in Troy, Russell Sage College accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Russell Sage College, there is a 78% first year retention rate and a 52% four......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 11.8% Acceptance Rate 53.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,588 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,139
97	Russell Sage College	Volleyball	15	53.26	1,020 – 1,250	23588	51139	#97 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Russell Sage College Troy, NY Found in Troy, Russell Sage College accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Russell Sage College, there is a 78% first year retention rate and a 52% four......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 53.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,588 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,139
98	Alfred University	Basketball	14	73.84	1,110 – 1,320	26127	41703	#98 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Alfred University Alfred, NY Found in Alfred, Alfred University accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Alfred University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Alfred University, there is a......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,703
99	Alfred University	Track and Field (Indoor)	14	73.84	1,110 – 1,320	26127	41703	#99 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Alfred University Alfred, NY Found in Alfred, Alfred University accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Alfred University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Alfred University, there is a......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 14 44.0% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,703
100	Elmira College	Basketball	14	76.96	1,140 – 1,370	24551	49057	#100 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Elmira College Elmira, NY Located in Elmira, Elmira College accepts 77% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Elmira College will receive grant aid from the school. They receive $23,140 on average. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 17.6% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,057
101	Hartwick College	Basketball	14	69.5	960 – 1,290	26818	50452	#101 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Hartwick College Oneonta, NY Found in Oneonta, Hartwick College’s acceptance rate is 70% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Hartwick College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 70% of students continued studying at Hartwick College after completing......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 7.7% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $26,818 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,452
102	Hartwick College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	14	69.5	960 – 1,290	26818	50452	#102 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Hartwick College Oneonta, NY Found in Oneonta, Hartwick College’s acceptance rate is 70% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Hartwick College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 70% of students continued studying at Hartwick College after completing......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 14 55.6% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $26,818 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,452
103	Houghton University	Volleyball	14	88.66	1,180 – 1,380	22358	36376	#103 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Houghton University Houghton, NY Located in Houghton, Houghton University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 95% of students at Houghton University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $22,358 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,376
104	SUNY Brockport	Basketball	14	70.68	1,110 – 1,280	15343	47164	#104 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY Located in Brockport, SUNY Brockport accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,343 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,164
105	SUNY Morrisville	Field Hockey	14	90.78	780 – 1,300	16855	39759	#105 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY Based in Morrisville, SUNY Morrisville’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $2,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 57%....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 14 26.3% Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 780 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $16,855 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,759
106	State University of New York at Cortland	Tennis	14	59.79	1,100 – 1,250	18474	46535	#106 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY Based in Cortland, State University of New York at Cortland accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 54% of students at State University of New York at Cortland will receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students decide to stay at State University of New York at Cortland after......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 14 27.3% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,535
107	Nazareth University	Basketball	12	74.72	1,080 – 1,340	31321	47717	#107 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 75% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students at Nazareth University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 12 29.4% Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $31,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,717
108	St. John Fisher University	Tennis	12	66.4	1,120 – 1,300	28969	61198	#108 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, St- John Fisher University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 86% of students decide to stay at St- John Fisher University after......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 12 50.0% Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,969 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,198
109	Hartwick College	Tennis	11	69.5	960 – 1,290	26818	50452	#109 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Hartwick College Oneonta, NY Found in Oneonta, Hartwick College’s acceptance rate is 70% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Hartwick College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 70% of students continued studying at Hartwick College after completing......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 11 15.4% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $26,818 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,452
110	Keuka College	Softball	11	68.08	940 – 1,140	26153	50940	#110 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Keuka College Keuka Park, NY Based in Keuka Park, Keuka College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 73% of students continued studying at Keuka College after completing their......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 11 38.9% Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,153 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,940
111	Russell Sage College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	11	53.26	1,020 – 1,250	23588	51139	#111 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Russell Sage College Troy, NY Found in Troy, Russell Sage College accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Russell Sage College, there is a 78% first year retention rate and a 52% four......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 11 22.2% Acceptance Rate 53.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,588 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,139
112	Alfred University	Cross Country	10	73.84	1,110 – 1,320	26127	41703	#112 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Alfred University Alfred, NY Found in Alfred, Alfred University accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Alfred University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Alfred University, there is a......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,703
113	SUNY Morrisville	Volleyball	10	90.78	780 – 1,300	16855	39759	#113 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY Based in Morrisville, SUNY Morrisville’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $2,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 57%....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 10 28.6% Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 780 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $16,855 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,759
114	St. John Fisher University	Golf	10	66.4	1,120 – 1,300	28969	61198	#114 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, St- John Fisher University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 86% of students decide to stay at St- John Fisher University after......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 10 100.0% Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,969 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,198
115	Alfred University	Tennis	9	73.84	1,110 – 1,320	26127	41703	#115 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Alfred University Alfred, NY Found in Alfred, Alfred University accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Alfred University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Alfred University, there is a......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 28.6% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,703
116	Keuka College	Cross Country	9	68.08	940 – 1,140	26153	50940	#116 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Keuka College Keuka Park, NY Based in Keuka Park, Keuka College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 73% of students continued studying at Keuka College after completing their......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,153 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,940
117	Nazareth University	Tennis	9	74.72	1,080 – 1,340	31321	47717	#117 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 75% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students at Nazareth University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 30.8% Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $31,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,717
118	SUNY Brockport	Tennis	9	70.68	1,110 – 1,280	15343	47164	#118 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY Located in Brockport, SUNY Brockport accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,343 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,164
119	State University of New York at Cortland	Golf	9	59.79	1,100 – 1,250	18474	46535	#119 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY Based in Cortland, State University of New York at Cortland accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 54% of students at State University of New York at Cortland will receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students decide to stay at State University of New York at Cortland after......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,535
120	Utica University	Tennis	9	86.79	1,030 – 1,210	22510	57422	#120 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Utica University Utica, NY Located in Utica, Utica University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,422
121	Hartwick College	Cross Country	8	69.5	960 – 1,290	26818	50452	#121 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Hartwick College Oneonta, NY Found in Oneonta, Hartwick College’s acceptance rate is 70% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Hartwick College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 70% of students continued studying at Hartwick College after completing......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 8 33.3% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $26,818 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,452
122	Houghton University	Tennis	8	88.66	1,180 – 1,380	22358	36376	#122 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Houghton University Houghton, NY Located in Houghton, Houghton University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 95% of students at Houghton University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $22,358 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,376
123	Keuka College	Golf	7	68.08	940 – 1,140	26153	50940	#123 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Keuka College Keuka Park, NY Based in Keuka Park, Keuka College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 73% of students continued studying at Keuka College after completing their......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 16.7% Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,153 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,940
124	Nazareth University	Golf	7	74.72	1,080 – 1,340	31321	47717	#124 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 75% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students at Nazareth University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 40.0% Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $31,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,717
125	Russell Sage College	Tennis	7	53.26	1,020 – 1,250	23588	51139	#125 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Russell Sage College Troy, NY Found in Troy, Russell Sage College accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Russell Sage College, there is a 78% first year retention rate and a 52% four......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 53.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,588 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,139
126	Russell Sage College	Cross Country	7	53.26	1,020 – 1,250	23588	51139	#126 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Russell Sage College Troy, NY Found in Troy, Russell Sage College accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Russell Sage College, there is a 78% first year retention rate and a 52% four......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 7 40.0% Acceptance Rate 53.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,588 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,139
127	Utica University	Golf	7	86.79	1,030 – 1,210	22510	57422	#127 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Utica University Utica, NY Located in Utica, Utica University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 16.7% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,422
128	Keuka College	Other Sports	6	68.08	940 – 1,140	26153	50940	#128 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Keuka College Keuka Park, NY Based in Keuka Park, Keuka College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 73% of students continued studying at Keuka College after completing their......Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 6 33.3% Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,153 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,940
129	Utica University	Wrestling	5	86.79	1,030 – 1,210	22510	57422	#129 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Utica University Utica, NY Located in Utica, Utica University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes 5 Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,422
130	Alfred University	Skiing	2	73.84	1,110 – 1,320	26127	41703	#130 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight Alfred University Alfred, NY Found in Alfred, Alfred University accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Alfred University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Alfred University, there is a......Read more Sport Skiing # of Female Athletes 2 100.0% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,703

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight

Track and Field (Indoor)

107

86.8%

1,030 – 1,210

$22,510

$57,422

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight

Track and Field (Outdoor)

107

86.8%

1,030 – 1,210

$22,510

$57,422

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

64 23.1%

88.7%

1,180 – 1,380

$22,358

$36,376

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

60 25.0%

74.7%

1,080 – 1,340

$31,321

$47,717

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight

Track and Field (Indoor)

60 1.7%

59.8%

1,100 – 1,250

$18,474

$46,535

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight

Equestrian

59 15.7%

90.8%

780 – 1,300

$16,855

$39,759

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight

Soccer

56 3.7%

66.4%

1,120 – 1,300

$28,969

$61,198

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight

Track and Field (Outdoor)

55 11.3%

66.4%

1,120 – 1,300

$28,969

$61,198

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight

Track and Field (Outdoor)

53 7.0%

70.7%

1,110 – 1,280

$15,343

$47,164

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight

Track and Field (Indoor)

52 13.3%

66.4%

1,120 – 1,300

$28,969

$61,198

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Empire Eight

Track and Field (Outdoor)

50 7.4%

59.8%

1,100 – 1,250

$18,474

$46,535

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