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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	Vanguard University of Southern California	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	62	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 62 7.5% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
2	The Master's University and Seminary	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	61	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 61 23.8% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
3	Vanguard University of Southern California	Other Sports	60	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 60 11.1% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
4	Hope International University	Other Sports	59	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 59 59.5% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
5	William Jessup University	Other Sports	42	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 42 5.0% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
6	Menlo College	Wrestling	38	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes 38 8.6% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
7	Ottawa University-Surprise	Soccer	35	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 35 16.7% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
8	Ottawa University-Surprise	Volleyball	35	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 35 16.7% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
9	William Jessup University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	35	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 35 2.8% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
10	Vanguard University of Southern California	Wrestling	33	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes 33 37.5% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
11	Hope International University	Soccer	31	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 31 8.8% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
12	The Master's University and Seminary	Soccer	31	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 31 6.1% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
13	Vanguard University of Southern California	Softball	27	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 27 6.9% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
14	William Jessup University	Soccer	27	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 27 42.1% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
15	Menlo College	Soccer	26	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 26 4.0% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
16	Menlo College	Softball	26	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 26 36.8% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
17	Vanguard University of Southern California	Soccer	26	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 26 Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
18	Ottawa University-Surprise	Softball	25	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 25 16.7% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
19	Hope International University	Softball	23	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 23 9.5% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
20	Life Pacific University	Volleyball	22	93.95	930 – 1,180	23311	35814	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA Based in San Dimas, Life Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 94% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 77% and its four year......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 22 37.5% Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,814
21	Hope International University	Basketball	21	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 21 31.3% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
22	Life Pacific University	Soccer	21	93.95	930 – 1,180	23311	35814	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA Based in San Dimas, Life Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 94% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 77% and its four year......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 21 0.0% Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,814
23	Ottawa University-Surprise	Basketball	20	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 20 9.1% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
24	Ottawa University-Surprise	Beach Volleyball	20	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 20 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
25	William Jessup University	Softball	20	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 20 17.6% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
26	Menlo College	Volleyball	19	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 18.8% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
27	The Master's University and Seminary	Volleyball	19	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 18.8% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
28	The Master's University and Seminary	Swimming	18	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 18 Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
29	Vanguard University of Southern California	Volleyball	18	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 10.0% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
30	William Jessup University	Basketball	18	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 18 5.9% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
31	William Jessup University	Volleyball	18	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 5.3% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
32	Hope International University	Volleyball	17	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
33	Life Pacific University	Basketball	17	93.95	930 – 1,180	23311	35814	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA Based in San Dimas, Life Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 94% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 77% and its four year......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 17 41.7% Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,814
34	Life Pacific University	Beach Volleyball	17	93.95	930 – 1,180	23311	35814	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA Based in San Dimas, Life Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 94% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 77% and its four year......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,814
35	Vanguard University of Southern California	Basketball	17	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
36	Vanguard University of Southern California	Beach Volleyball	17	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 30.8% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
37	Hope International University	Beach Volleyball	16	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 23.1% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
38	Ottawa University-Surprise	Track and Field (Indoor)	15	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
39	Ottawa University-Surprise	Track and Field (Outdoor)	15	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
40	Menlo College	Basketball	14	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 17.6% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
41	The Master's University and Seminary	Beach Volleyball	14	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 14 16.7% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
42	Vanguard University of Southern California	Golf	14	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 14 40.0% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
43	The Master's University and Seminary	Basketball	13	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
44	Menlo College	Golf	10	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
45	Menlo College	Tennis	10	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
46	Ottawa University-Surprise	Golf	10	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
47	Ottawa University-Surprise	Cross Country	10	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
48	Ottawa University-Surprise	Water Polo	10	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
49	Hope International University	Tennis	9	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 30.8% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
50	Menlo College	Cross Country	9	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
51	William Jessup University	Golf	9	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
52	William Jessup University	Tennis	9	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
53	Ottawa University-Surprise	Weight Lifting	8	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Weight Lifting # of Female Athletes 8 20.0% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
54	Hope International University	Golf	7	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 16.7% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
55	Ottawa University-Surprise	Tennis	6	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 6 14.3% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
56	The Master's University and Seminary	Golf	6	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 6 Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
57	Ottawa University-Surprise	Swimming	5	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 5 50.0% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
58	Ottawa University-Surprise	Bowling	5	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 5 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
59	Hope International University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	4	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 4 81.0% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
60	Hope International University	Baseball	0	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
61	Menlo College	Baseball	0	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
62	Ottawa University-Surprise	Baseball	0	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
63	Ottawa University-Surprise	Football	0	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
64	Ottawa University-Surprise	Other Sports	0	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
65	The Master's University and Seminary	Baseball	0	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
66	Vanguard University of Southern California	Baseball	0	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
67	William Jessup University	Baseball	0	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

62 7.5%

64.8%

940 – 1,200

$20,273

$43,464

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

61 23.8%

75.9%

1,010 – 1,210

$33,463

$41,665

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference

Other Sports

60 11.1%

64.8%

940 – 1,200

$20,273

$43,464

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference

Other Sports

59 59.5%

33.0%

900 – 1,250

$30,514

$36,030

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference

Other Sports

42 5.0%

76.8%

1,060 – 1,300

$28,171

$43,163

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference

Wrestling

38 8.6%

67.8%

940 – 1,150

$28,158

$60,608

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference

Soccer

35 16.7%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference

Volleyball

35 16.7%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

35 2.8%

76.8%

1,060 – 1,300

$28,171

$43,163

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference

Wrestling

33 37.5%

64.8%

940 – 1,200

$20,273

$43,464

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference

Soccer

31 8.8%

33.0%

900 – 1,250

$30,514

$36,030

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