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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	Westfield State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	80	86.71	1,000 – 1,210	17723	46861	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Westfield State University Westfield, MA Found in Westfield, Westfield State University accepts 87% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and around 46% of students will graduate......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 80 12.7% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,861
2	Plymouth State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	56	87.54	880 – 1,080	20280	46466	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH Found in Plymouth, Plymouth State University accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Plymouth State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Plymouth State University, there is a 68% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 56 Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $20,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,466
3	Westfield State University	Soccer	30	86.71	1,000 – 1,210	17723	46861	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Westfield State University Westfield, MA Found in Westfield, Westfield State University accepts 87% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and around 46% of students will graduate......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 30 16.7% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,861
4	Plymouth State University	Soccer	28	87.54	880 – 1,080	20280	46466	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH Found in Plymouth, Plymouth State University accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Plymouth State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Plymouth State University, there is a 68% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 28 12.5% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $20,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,466
5	Westfield State University	Lacrosse	28	86.71	1,000 – 1,210	17723	46861	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Westfield State University Westfield, MA Found in Westfield, Westfield State University accepts 87% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and around 46% of students will graduate......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 28 21.7% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,861
6	Worcester State University	Soccer	28	87.99	1,050 – 1,230	14307	50233	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Worcester State University Worcester, MA Based in Worcester, Worcester State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 51% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. 78% of students continued studying at Worcester State University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 28 16.7% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $14,307 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,233
7	University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth	Soccer	27	90.64	1,070 – 1,280	20696	51475	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA Found in North Dartmouth, the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth accepts 91% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 92% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 27 Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,475
8	University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth	Track and Field (Indoor)	27	90.64	1,070 – 1,280	20696	51475	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA Found in North Dartmouth, the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth accepts 91% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 92% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 27 58.8% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,475
9	University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth	Track and Field (Outdoor)	27	90.64	1,070 – 1,280	20696	51475	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA Found in North Dartmouth, the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth accepts 91% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 92% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 27 42.1% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,475
10	Fitchburg State University	Lacrosse	26	86.93	1,070 – 1,230	15820	41999	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA Located in Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 73% of students attending Fitchburg State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 26 30.0% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,820 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,999
11	Plymouth State University	Ice Hockey	25	87.54	880 – 1,080	20280	46466	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH Found in Plymouth, Plymouth State University accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Plymouth State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Plymouth State University, there is a 68% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 25 7.4% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $20,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,466
12	Salem State University	Lacrosse	25	95.57	1,020 – 1,180	19324	48209	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Salem State University Salem, MA Salem State University is a public university located just 30 minutes from Boston. Offering 73 degree programs, the most popular are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 25 8.7% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,209
13	Westfield State University	Field Hockey	25	86.71	1,000 – 1,210	17723	46861	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Westfield State University Westfield, MA Found in Westfield, Westfield State University accepts 87% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and around 46% of students will graduate......Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 25 Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,861
14	Worcester State University	Ice Hockey	25	87.99	1,050 – 1,230	14307	50233	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Worcester State University Worcester, MA Based in Worcester, Worcester State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 51% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. 78% of students continued studying at Worcester State University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 25 7.4% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $14,307 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,233
15	Salem State University	Ice Hockey	24	95.57	1,020 – 1,180	19324	48209	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Salem State University Salem, MA Salem State University is a public university located just 30 minutes from Boston. Offering 73 degree programs, the most popular are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 24 Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,209
16	Worcester State University	Field Hockey	24	87.99	1,050 – 1,230	14307	50233	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Worcester State University Worcester, MA Based in Worcester, Worcester State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 51% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. 78% of students continued studying at Worcester State University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 24 4.3% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $14,307 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,233
17	Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts	Soccer	23	92.35	960 – 1,180	17705	36803	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA Business Administration and Management, General is a commonly chosen area of study at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. The school is non selective and offers rolling admissions. Murdock the Mountain Lion cheers on the Trailblazers who play in Ice Hockey, Soccer, and Basketball, among others. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 23 4.5% Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,803
18	Massachusetts Maritime Academy	Soccer	23	72.07	1,040 – 1,200	20759	80424	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA The second oldest state maritime academy in the country, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy was founded in 1891. Its motto is “Discipline, Knowledge, Leadership.” Students train on the USTS Kennedy and select one of the 7 programs. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is the most popular. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 23 9.5% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,424
19	Massachusetts Maritime Academy	Softball	23	72.07	1,040 – 1,200	20759	80424	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA The second oldest state maritime academy in the country, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy was founded in 1891. Its motto is “Discipline, Knowledge, Leadership.” Students train on the USTS Kennedy and select one of the 7 programs. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is the most popular. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 23 43.8% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,424
20	Salem State University	Soccer	23	95.57	1,020 – 1,180	19324	48209	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Salem State University Salem, MA Salem State University is a public university located just 30 minutes from Boston. Offering 73 degree programs, the most popular are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 23 4.5% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,209
21	Westfield State University	Softball	23	86.71	1,000 – 1,210	17723	46861	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Westfield State University Westfield, MA Found in Westfield, Westfield State University accepts 87% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and around 46% of students will graduate......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 23 4.5% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,861
22	Worcester State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	23	87.99	1,050 – 1,230	14307	50233	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Worcester State University Worcester, MA Based in Worcester, Worcester State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 51% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. 78% of students continued studying at Worcester State University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 23 76.9% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $14,307 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,233
23	Framingham State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	22	84.91	1,030 – 1,220	16640	46611	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Framingham State University Framingham, MA Located in Framingham, Framingham State University’s acceptance rate is 85%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. About 70% of students attending Framingham State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 22 Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $16,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,611
24	Plymouth State University	Lacrosse	22	87.54	880 – 1,080	20280	46466	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH Found in Plymouth, Plymouth State University accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Plymouth State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Plymouth State University, there is a 68% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 22 8.3% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $20,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,466
25	Worcester State University	Lacrosse	22	87.99	1,050 – 1,230	14307	50233	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Worcester State University Worcester, MA Based in Worcester, Worcester State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 51% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. 78% of students continued studying at Worcester State University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 22 18.5% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $14,307 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,233
26	Worcester State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	22	87.99	1,050 – 1,230	14307	50233	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Worcester State University Worcester, MA Based in Worcester, Worcester State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 51% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. 78% of students continued studying at Worcester State University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 22 29.4% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $14,307 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,233
27	Fitchburg State University	Soccer	21	86.93	1,070 – 1,230	15820	41999	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA Located in Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 73% of students attending Fitchburg State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 21 12.5% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,820 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,999
28	Framingham State University	Lacrosse	21	84.91	1,030 – 1,220	16640	46611	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Framingham State University Framingham, MA Located in Framingham, Framingham State University’s acceptance rate is 85%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. About 70% of students attending Framingham State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 21 Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $16,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,611
29	Massachusetts Maritime Academy	Track and Field (Outdoor)	21	72.07	1,040 – 1,200	20759	80424	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA The second oldest state maritime academy in the country, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy was founded in 1891. Its motto is “Discipline, Knowledge, Leadership.” Students train on the USTS Kennedy and select one of the 7 programs. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is the most popular. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 21 40.0% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,424
30	Plymouth State University	Field Hockey	21	87.54	880 – 1,080	20280	46466	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH Found in Plymouth, Plymouth State University accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Plymouth State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Plymouth State University, there is a 68% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 21 12.5% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $20,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,466
31	Plymouth State University	Softball	21	87.54	880 – 1,080	20280	46466	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH Found in Plymouth, Plymouth State University accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Plymouth State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Plymouth State University, there is a 68% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 21 Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $20,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,466
32	University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth	Softball	21	90.64	1,070 – 1,280	20696	51475	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA Found in North Dartmouth, the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth accepts 91% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 92% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 21 Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,475
33	Fitchburg State University	Field Hockey	20	86.93	1,070 – 1,230	15820	41999	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA Located in Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 73% of students attending Fitchburg State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 20 16.7% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,820 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,999
34	Salem State University	Softball	20	95.57	1,020 – 1,180	19324	48209	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Salem State University Salem, MA Salem State University is a public university located just 30 minutes from Boston. Offering 73 degree programs, the most popular are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 20 9.1% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,209
35	Westfield State University	Volleyball	20	86.71	1,000 – 1,210	17723	46861	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Westfield State University Westfield, MA Found in Westfield, Westfield State University accepts 87% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and around 46% of students will graduate......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 20 11.1% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,861
36	Fitchburg State University	Softball	19	86.93	1,070 – 1,230	15820	41999	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA Located in Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 73% of students attending Fitchburg State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 19 13.6% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,820 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,999
37	Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts	Ice Hockey	19	92.35	960 – 1,180	17705	36803	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA Business Administration and Management, General is a commonly chosen area of study at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. The school is non selective and offers rolling admissions. Murdock the Mountain Lion cheers on the Trailblazers who play in Ice Hockey, Soccer, and Basketball, among others. Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 19 Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,803
38	Massachusetts Maritime Academy	Cross Country	19	72.07	1,040 – 1,200	20759	80424	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA The second oldest state maritime academy in the country, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy was founded in 1891. Its motto is “Discipline, Knowledge, Leadership.” Students train on the USTS Kennedy and select one of the 7 programs. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is the most popular. Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 19 5.6% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,424
39	University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth	Volleyball	19	90.64	1,070 – 1,280	20696	51475	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA Found in North Dartmouth, the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth accepts 91% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 92% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 18.8% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,475
40	Framingham State University	Soccer	18	84.91	1,030 – 1,220	16640	46611	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Framingham State University Framingham, MA Located in Framingham, Framingham State University’s acceptance rate is 85%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. About 70% of students attending Framingham State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 18 14.3% Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $16,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,611
41	Framingham State University	Cross Country	18	84.91	1,030 – 1,220	16640	46611	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Framingham State University Framingham, MA Located in Framingham, Framingham State University’s acceptance rate is 85%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. About 70% of students attending Framingham State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 18 38.5% Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $16,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,611
42	Westfield State University	Basketball	18	86.71	1,000 – 1,210	17723	46861	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Westfield State University Westfield, MA Found in Westfield, Westfield State University accepts 87% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and around 46% of students will graduate......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 18 5.9% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,861
43	Worcester State University	Softball	18	87.99	1,050 – 1,230	14307	50233	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Worcester State University Worcester, MA Based in Worcester, Worcester State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 51% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. 78% of students continued studying at Worcester State University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 18 5.3% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $14,307 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,233
44	Framingham State University	Field Hockey	17	84.91	1,030 – 1,220	16640	46611	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Framingham State University Framingham, MA Located in Framingham, Framingham State University’s acceptance rate is 85%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. About 70% of students attending Framingham State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 17 26.1% Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $16,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,611
45	Massachusetts Maritime Academy	Lacrosse	17	72.07	1,040 – 1,200	20759	80424	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA The second oldest state maritime academy in the country, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy was founded in 1891. Its motto is “Discipline, Knowledge, Leadership.” Students train on the USTS Kennedy and select one of the 7 programs. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is the most popular. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 17 30.8% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,424
46	Massachusetts Maritime Academy	Rowing	17	72.07	1,040 – 1,200	20759	80424	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA The second oldest state maritime academy in the country, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy was founded in 1891. Its motto is “Discipline, Knowledge, Leadership.” Students train on the USTS Kennedy and select one of the 7 programs. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is the most popular. Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 17 112.5% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,424
47	Plymouth State University	Volleyball	17	87.54	880 – 1,080	20280	46466	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH Found in Plymouth, Plymouth State University accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Plymouth State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Plymouth State University, there is a 68% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 21.4% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $20,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,466
48	University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth	Lacrosse	17	90.64	1,070 – 1,280	20696	51475	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA Found in North Dartmouth, the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth accepts 91% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 92% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 17 13.3% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,475
49	Fitchburg State University	Volleyball	16	86.93	1,070 – 1,230	15820	41999	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA Located in Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 73% of students attending Fitchburg State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 23.1% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,820 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,999
50	Framingham State University	Basketball	16	84.91	1,030 – 1,220	16640	46611	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Framingham State University Framingham, MA Located in Framingham, Framingham State University’s acceptance rate is 85%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. About 70% of students attending Framingham State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $16,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,611
51	Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts	Softball	16	92.35	960 – 1,180	17705	36803	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA Business Administration and Management, General is a commonly chosen area of study at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. The school is non selective and offers rolling admissions. Murdock the Mountain Lion cheers on the Trailblazers who play in Ice Hockey, Soccer, and Basketball, among others. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,803
52	Salem State University	Field Hockey	16	95.57	1,020 – 1,180	19324	48209	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Salem State University Salem, MA Salem State University is a public university located just 30 minutes from Boston. Offering 73 degree programs, the most popular are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 16 5.9% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,209
53	University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth	Field Hockey	16	90.64	1,070 – 1,280	20696	51475	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA Found in North Dartmouth, the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth accepts 91% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 92% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,475
54	Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts	Volleyball	15	92.35	960 – 1,180	17705	36803	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA Business Administration and Management, General is a commonly chosen area of study at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. The school is non selective and offers rolling admissions. Murdock the Mountain Lion cheers on the Trailblazers who play in Ice Hockey, Soccer, and Basketball, among others. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 15 25.0% Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,803
55	Plymouth State University	Basketball	15	87.54	880 – 1,080	20280	46466	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH Found in Plymouth, Plymouth State University accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Plymouth State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Plymouth State University, there is a 68% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $20,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,466
56	Worcester State University	Volleyball	15	87.99	1,050 – 1,230	14307	50233	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Worcester State University Worcester, MA Based in Worcester, Worcester State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 51% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. 78% of students continued studying at Worcester State University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $14,307 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,233
57	Fitchburg State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	14	86.93	1,070 – 1,230	15820	41999	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA Located in Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 73% of students attending Fitchburg State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 14 26.3% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,820 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,999
58	Framingham State University	Softball	14	84.91	1,030 – 1,220	16640	46611	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Framingham State University Framingham, MA Located in Framingham, Framingham State University’s acceptance rate is 85%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. About 70% of students attending Framingham State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 14 33.3% Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $16,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,611
59	Framingham State University	Volleyball	14	84.91	1,030 – 1,220	16640	46611	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Framingham State University Framingham, MA Located in Framingham, Framingham State University’s acceptance rate is 85%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. About 70% of students attending Framingham State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $16,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,611
60	Massachusetts Maritime Academy	Volleyball	14	72.07	1,040 – 1,200	20759	80424	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA The second oldest state maritime academy in the country, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy was founded in 1891. Its motto is “Discipline, Knowledge, Leadership.” Students train on the USTS Kennedy and select one of the 7 programs. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is the most popular. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,424
61	Salem State University	Volleyball	14	95.57	1,020 – 1,180	19324	48209	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Salem State University Salem, MA Salem State University is a public university located just 30 minutes from Boston. Offering 73 degree programs, the most popular are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,209
62	Fitchburg State University	Basketball	13	86.93	1,070 – 1,230	15820	41999	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA Located in Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 73% of students attending Fitchburg State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,820 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,999
63	Fitchburg State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	13	86.93	1,070 – 1,230	15820	41999	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA Located in Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 73% of students attending Fitchburg State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 13 35.0% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,820 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,999
64	Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts	Basketball	13	92.35	960 – 1,180	17705	36803	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA Business Administration and Management, General is a commonly chosen area of study at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. The school is non selective and offers rolling admissions. Murdock the Mountain Lion cheers on the Trailblazers who play in Ice Hockey, Soccer, and Basketball, among others. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 44.4% Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,803
65	Plymouth State University	Swimming	13	87.54	880 – 1,080	20280	46466	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH Found in Plymouth, Plymouth State University accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Plymouth State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Plymouth State University, there is a 68% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 13 44.4% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $20,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,466
66	University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth	Basketball	13	90.64	1,070 – 1,280	20696	51475	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA Found in North Dartmouth, the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth accepts 91% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 92% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,475
67	Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts	Cross Country	11	92.35	960 – 1,180	17705	36803	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA Business Administration and Management, General is a commonly chosen area of study at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. The school is non selective and offers rolling admissions. Murdock the Mountain Lion cheers on the Trailblazers who play in Ice Hockey, Soccer, and Basketball, among others. Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 11 15.4% Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,803
68	Salem State University	Basketball	11	95.57	1,020 – 1,180	19324	48209	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Salem State University Salem, MA Salem State University is a public university located just 30 minutes from Boston. Offering 73 degree programs, the most popular are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,209
69	Worcester State University	Basketball	11	87.99	1,050 – 1,230	14307	50233	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Worcester State University Worcester, MA Based in Worcester, Worcester State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 51% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. 78% of students continued studying at Worcester State University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 11 35.3% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $14,307 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,233
70	Plymouth State University	Skiing	10	87.54	880 – 1,080	20280	46466	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH Found in Plymouth, Plymouth State University accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Plymouth State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Plymouth State University, there is a 68% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Skiing # of Female Athletes 10 23.1% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $20,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,466
71	Plymouth State University	Tennis	10	87.54	880 – 1,080	20280	46466	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH Found in Plymouth, Plymouth State University accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Plymouth State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Plymouth State University, there is a 68% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 66.7% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $20,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,466
72	Westfield State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	10	86.71	1,000 – 1,210	17723	46861	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Westfield State University Westfield, MA Found in Westfield, Westfield State University accepts 87% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and around 46% of students will graduate......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,861
73	Salem State University	Tennis	9	95.57	1,020 – 1,180	19324	48209	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Salem State University Salem, MA Salem State University is a public university located just 30 minutes from Boston. Offering 73 degree programs, the most popular are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,209
74	University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth	Tennis	9	90.64	1,070 – 1,280	20696	51475	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA Found in North Dartmouth, the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth accepts 91% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 92% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,475
75	University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth	Cross Country	9	90.64	1,070 – 1,280	20696	51475	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA Found in North Dartmouth, the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth accepts 91% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 92% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,475
76	Westfield State University	Golf	7	86.71	1,000 – 1,210	17723	46861	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Westfield State University Westfield, MA Found in Westfield, Westfield State University accepts 87% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and around 46% of students will graduate......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 75.0% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,861
77	Worcester State University	Cross Country	7	87.99	1,050 – 1,230	14307	50233	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Worcester State University Worcester, MA Based in Worcester, Worcester State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 51% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. 78% of students continued studying at Worcester State University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 7 Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $14,307 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,233
78	Fitchburg State University	Cross Country	6	86.93	1,070 – 1,230	15820	41999	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA Located in Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 73% of students attending Fitchburg State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 6 50.0% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,820 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,999
79	Worcester State University	Golf	6	87.99	1,050 – 1,230	14307	50233	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association Worcester State University Worcester, MA Based in Worcester, Worcester State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 51% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. 78% of students continued studying at Worcester State University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 6 50.0% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $14,307 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,233
80	University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth	Swimming	4	90.64	1,070 – 1,280	20696	51475	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA Found in North Dartmouth, the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth accepts 91% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 92% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 4 60.0% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,475

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Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

80 12.7%

86.7%

1,000 – 1,210

$17,723

$46,861

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

56

87.5%

880 – 1,080

$20,280

$46,466

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

Soccer

30 16.7%

86.7%

1,000 – 1,210

$17,723

$46,861

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

Soccer

28 12.5%

87.5%

880 – 1,080

$20,280

$46,466

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

Lacrosse

28 21.7%

86.7%

1,000 – 1,210

$17,723

$46,861

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

Soccer

28 16.7%

88.0%

1,050 – 1,230

$14,307

$50,233

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

Soccer

27

90.6%

1,070 – 1,280

$20,696

$51,475

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

Track and Field (Indoor)

27 58.8%

90.6%

1,070 – 1,280

$20,696

$51,475

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

Track and Field (Outdoor)

27 42.1%

90.6%

1,070 – 1,280

$20,696

$51,475

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

Lacrosse

26 30.0%

86.9%

1,070 – 1,230

$15,820

$41,999

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

Ice Hockey

25 7.4%

87.5%

880 – 1,080

$20,280

$46,466

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