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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	Concordia University-Nebraska	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	219	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 219 6.8% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
2	Northwestern College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	100	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 100 4.2% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
3	Hastings College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	84	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 84 2.3% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
4	Midland University	Other Sports	84	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 84 10.5% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
5	Dordt University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	80	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 80 27.0% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
6	Doane University	Track and Field (Indoor)	72	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 72 1.4% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
7	Doane University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	72	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 72 1.4% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
8	Morningside University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	71	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 71 2.7% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
9	Midland University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	50	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 50 Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
10	Midland University	Soccer	47	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 47 51.6% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
11	Midland University	Weight Lifting	47	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Weight Lifting # of Female Athletes 47 11.9% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
12	Hastings College	Soccer	45	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 45 28.6% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
13	Briar Cliff University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	43	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 43 27.1% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
14	Briar Cliff University	Softball	41	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 41 18.0% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
15	Dordt University	Soccer	41	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 41 14.6% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
16	Dordt University	Softball	40	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 40 21.2% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
17	Doane University	Softball	38	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 38 58.3% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
18	Doane University	Wrestling	37	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes 37 85.0% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
19	Midland University	Softball	36	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 36 28.6% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
20	Mount Marty University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	36	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 36 64.0% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
21	University of Jamestown	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	36	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 36 24.1% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
22	Concordia University-Nebraska	Basketball	35	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 35 29.6% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
23	Mount Marty University	Basketball	35	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 35 16.7% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
24	Mount Marty University	Volleyball	34	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 34 9.7% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
25	Concordia University-Nebraska	Softball	33	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 33 6.5% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
26	Concordia University-Nebraska	Volleyball	33	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 33 3.1% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
27	Dordt University	Other Sports	33	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 33 10.0% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
28	Morningside University	Soccer	33	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 33 8.3% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
29	Doane University	Soccer	32	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 32 23.1% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
30	Dordt University	Cross Country	32	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 32 10.3% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
31	Midland University	Ice Hockey	32	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 32 18.5% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
32	Midland University	Volleyball	32	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 32 14.3% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
33	Mount Marty University	Softball	32	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 32 3.2% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
34	Northwestern College	Softball	32	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 32 5.9% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
35	Waldorf University	Wrestling	32	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes 32 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
36	Briar Cliff University	Volleyball	31	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 31 24.0% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
37	Morningside University	Volleyball	31	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 31 24.0% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
38	Northwestern College	Soccer	31	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 31 18.4% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
39	Dordt University	Volleyball	30	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 30 14.3% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
40	Hastings College	Softball	30	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 30 15.4% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
41	Northwestern College	Volleyball	30	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 30 3.4% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
42	University of Jamestown	Basketball	30	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 30 15.4% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
43	Briar Cliff University	Soccer	29	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 29 14.7% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
44	Doane University	Volleyball	29	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 29 3.3% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
45	Hastings College	Basketball	29	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 29 6.5% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
46	Midland University	Basketball	29	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 29 11.5% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
47	Morningside University	Softball	29	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 29 19.4% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
48	University of Jamestown	Soccer	29	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 29 14.7% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
49	University of Jamestown	Volleyball	29	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 29 6.5% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
50	Concordia University-Nebraska	Soccer	28	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 28 17.6% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
51	Dordt University	Basketball	28	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 28 3.7% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
52	Hastings College	Volleyball	28	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 28 7.7% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
53	Northwestern College	Basketball	28	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 28 7.7% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
54	University of Jamestown	Softball	27	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 27 10.0% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
55	Dakota Wesleyan University	Soccer	25	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 25 13.6% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
56	Doane University	Basketball	25	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 25 4.2% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
57	Hastings College	Wrestling	25	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes 25 56.3% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
58	Dakota Wesleyan University	Softball	23	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 23 9.5% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
59	Midland University	Wrestling	23	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes 23 15.0% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
60	Waldorf University	Softball	22	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 22 10.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
61	Briar Cliff University	Basketball	21	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 21 19.2% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
62	Dakota Wesleyan University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	21	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 21 30.0% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
63	Morningside University	Basketball	20	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 20 13.0% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
64	Mount Marty University	Soccer	20	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 20 23.1% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
65	Waldorf University	Soccer	20	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 20 23.1% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
66	University of Jamestown	Wrestling	18	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes 18 18.2% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
67	Waldorf University	Volleyball	18	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 5.3% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
68	Doane University	Cross Country	17	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 17 15.0% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
69	Midland University	Lacrosse	16	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 16 14.3% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
70	Waldorf University	Track and Field (Indoor)	16	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
71	Waldorf University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	16	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
72	Dakota Wesleyan University	Basketball	15	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 16.7% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
73	University of Jamestown	Swimming and Diving (combined)	15	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
74	Concordia University-Nebraska	Other Sports	14	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 14 17.6% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
75	Morningside University	Golf	14	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 14 100.0% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
76	Morningside University	Swimming	14	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 14 26.3% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
77	Northwestern College	Golf	14	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 14 16.7% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
78	Dakota Wesleyan University	Volleyball	13	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 13 18.2% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
79	Hastings College	Bowling	13	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 13 18.2% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
80	Morningside University	Tennis	13	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
81	Northwestern College	Tennis	13	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 13 8.3% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
82	Northwestern College	Other Sports	13	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 13 23.5% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
83	Waldorf University	Basketball	13	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
84	Dordt University	Golf	12	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
85	Hastings College	Golf	12	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 12 33.3% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
86	Midland University	Swimming	12	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 12 20.0% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
87	Midland University	Tennis	12	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 12 20.0% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
88	Morningside University	Bowling	12	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 12 7.7% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
89	Concordia University-Nebraska	Tennis	11	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 11 22.2% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
90	Doane University	Golf	11	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 11 83.3% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
91	Briar Cliff University	Golf	10	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
92	Dakota Wesleyan University	Wrestling	10	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes 10 900.0% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
93	Hastings College	Other Sports	10	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 10 42.9% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
94	Midland University	Bowling	10	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#94 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
95	Mount Marty University	Golf	10	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#95 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
96	University of Jamestown	Golf	10	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#96 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
97	Waldorf University	Bowling	10	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#97 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
98	Concordia University-Nebraska	Golf	9	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#98 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 28.6% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
99	Hastings College	Tennis	8	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#99 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 20.0% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
100	Mount Marty University	Tennis	8	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#100 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 100.0% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
101	Waldorf University	Golf	8	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#101 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
102	Waldorf University	Cross Country	8	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#102 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
103	Doane University	Tennis	7	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#103 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
104	Dakota Wesleyan University	Golf	6	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#104 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 6 25.0% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
105	Midland University	Golf	2	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#105 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 2 50.0% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
106	Briar Cliff University	Other Sports	1	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#106 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 1 Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
107	Briar Cliff University	Baseball	0	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#107 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
108	Briar Cliff University	Football	0	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#108 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
109	Briar Cliff University	Wrestling	0	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#109 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
110	Concordia University-Nebraska	Baseball	0	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#110 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
111	Concordia University-Nebraska	Football	0	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#111 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
112	Concordia University-Nebraska	Wrestling	0	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#112 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
113	Dakota Wesleyan University	Baseball	0	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#113 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
114	Dakota Wesleyan University	Football	0	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#114 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
115	Doane University	Baseball	0	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#115 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
116	Doane University	Football	0	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#116 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
117	Doane University	Rifle	0	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#117 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rifle # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
118	Dordt University	Baseball	0	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#118 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
119	Dordt University	Football	0	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#119 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
120	Hastings College	Baseball	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#120 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
121	Hastings College	Football	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#121 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
122	Hastings College	Rifle	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#122 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rifle # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
123	Midland University	Baseball	0	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#123 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
124	Midland University	Football	0	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#124 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
125	Morningside University	Baseball	0	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#125 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
126	Morningside University	Football	0	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#126 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
127	Mount Marty University	Baseball	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#127 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
128	Mount Marty University	Football	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#128 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
129	Mount Marty University	Other Sports	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#129 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
130	Mount Marty University	Archery	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#130 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Archery # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
131	Northwestern College	Baseball	0	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#131 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
132	Northwestern College	Football	0	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#132 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
133	Northwestern College	Wrestling	0	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#133 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
134	University of Jamestown	Baseball	0	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#134 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
135	University of Jamestown	Football	0	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#135 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
136	Waldorf University	Baseball	0	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#136 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
137	Waldorf University	Football	0	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#137 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
138	Waldorf University	Ice Hockey	0	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#138 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
139	Waldorf University	Rifle	0	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#139 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Rifle # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
140	Waldorf University	Other Sports	0	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#140 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515

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Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

100 4.2%

80.4%

1,040 – 1,210

$24,737

$46,731

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

84 2.3%

65.4%

970 – 1,270

$21,821

$45,590

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Other Sports

84 10.5%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Track and Field (Outdoor)

80 27.0%

71.2%

1,070 – 1,330

$27,925

$50,551

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Track and Field (Indoor)

72 1.4%

98.0%

1,040 – 1,210

$26,112

$46,009

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Track and Field (Outdoor)

72 1.4%

98.0%

1,040 – 1,210

$26,112

$46,009

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

71 2.7%

70.6%

1,040 – 1,210

$23,482

$47,687

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

50

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Soccer

47 51.6%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Weight Lifting

47 11.9%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

219
6.8%

100
4.2%

84
2.3%

84
10.5%

80
27.0%

72
1.4%

72
1.4%

71
2.7%

47
51.6%

47
11.9%

45
28.6%

43
27.1%

41
18.0%

41
14.6%

40
21.2%

38
58.3%

37
85.0%