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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	Gustavus Adolphus College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	134	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 134 2.9% Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
2	Macalester College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	96	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 96 7.9% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
3	Hamline University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	78	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 78 4.0% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
4	Carleton College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	66	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 66 21.4% Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
5	St Olaf College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	63	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 63 Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
6	St Olaf College	Track and Field (Indoor)	61	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 61 3.2% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
7	Bethel University	Track and Field (Indoor)	55	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 55 7.8% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
8	Bethel University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	54	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 54 1.9% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
9	Gustavus Adolphus College	Swimming	49	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 49 Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
10	Concordia College at Moorhead	Track and Field (Indoor)	44	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 44 10.0% Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
11	Concordia College at Moorhead	Track and Field (Outdoor)	44	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 44 10.0% Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
12	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	38	92.78	1,080 – 1,310	22518	54549	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN Found in Winona, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Saint Mary's University of Minnesota currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 38 2.6% Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,518 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,549
13	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	Softball	36	92.78	1,080 – 1,310	22518	54549	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN Found in Winona, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Saint Mary's University of Minnesota currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 36 20.0% Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,518 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,549
14	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	Soccer	34	92.78	1,080 – 1,310	22518	54549	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN Found in Winona, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Saint Mary's University of Minnesota currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 34 Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,518 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,549
15	Hamline University	Soccer	33	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 33 22.2% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
16	Macalester College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	33	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 33 3.1% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
17	St Olaf College	Cross Country	33	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 33 13.2% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
18	St Olaf College	Soccer	31	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 31 6.1% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
19	St Catherine University	Soccer	30	91.85	1,040 – 1,230	22357	52795	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, St Catherine University’s acceptance rate is 92%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of students attending St Catherine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 30 3.4% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,795
20	Carleton College	Soccer	29	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 29 6.5% Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
21	Carleton College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	29	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 29 7.4% Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
22	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	Ice Hockey	29	92.78	1,080 – 1,310	22518	54549	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN Found in Winona, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Saint Mary's University of Minnesota currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 29 3.6% Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,518 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,549
23	Bethel University	Soccer	28	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 28 12.0% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
24	Concordia College at Moorhead	Ice Hockey	28	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 28 Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
25	Gustavus Adolphus College	Ice Hockey	28	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 28 15.2% Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
26	Macalester College	Soccer	28	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 28 6.7% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
27	Concordia College at Moorhead	Volleyball	27	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 27 22.7% Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
28	Gustavus Adolphus College	Soccer	27	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 27 Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
29	Hamline University	Ice Hockey	27	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 27 Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
30	Hamline University	Gymnastics	26	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 26 13.0% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
31	St Catherine University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	26	91.85	1,040 – 1,230	22357	52795	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, St Catherine University’s acceptance rate is 92%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of students attending St Catherine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 26 43.5% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,795
32	St Olaf College	Swimming	26	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 26 23.5% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
33	Concordia College at Moorhead	Soccer	25	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 25 3.8% Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
34	St Catherine University	Ice Hockey	25	91.85	1,040 – 1,230	22357	52795	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, St Catherine University’s acceptance rate is 92%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of students attending St Catherine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 25 Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,795
35	St Olaf College	Ice Hockey	25	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 25 10.7% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
36	St Olaf College	Volleyball	25	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 25 Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
37	The College of Saint Scholastica	Soccer	25	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 25 30.6% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
38	Augsburg University	Soccer	24	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 24 11.1% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
39	Bethel University	Ice Hockey	24	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 24 4.0% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
40	The College of Saint Scholastica	Ice Hockey	24	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 24 4.0% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
41	St Catherine University	Swimming	23	91.85	1,040 – 1,230	22357	52795	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, St Catherine University’s acceptance rate is 92%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of students attending St Catherine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 23 21.1% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,795
42	Augsburg University	Ice Hockey	22	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 22 10.0% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
43	Bethel University	Softball	22	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 22 4.8% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
44	St Olaf College	Softball	22	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 22 10.0% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
45	The College of Saint Scholastica	Track and Field (Outdoor)	22	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 22 29.4% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
46	Bethel University	Volleyball	21	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 21 34.4% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
47	Concordia College at Moorhead	Softball	21	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 21 19.2% Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
48	Gustavus Adolphus College	Softball	21	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 21 5.0% Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
49	Gustavus Adolphus College	Volleyball	21	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 21 Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
50	Macalester College	Softball	21	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 21 10.5% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
51	St Catherine University	Softball	21	91.85	1,040 – 1,230	22357	52795	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, St Catherine University’s acceptance rate is 92%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of students attending St Catherine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 21 5.0% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,795
52	The College of Saint Scholastica	Track and Field (Indoor)	21	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 21 40.0% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
53	Augsburg University	Volleyball	20	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 20 17.6% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
54	Gustavus Adolphus College	Gymnastics	20	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 20 Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
55	Hamline University	Lacrosse	20	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 20 33.3% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
56	Hamline University	Softball	20	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 20 9.1% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
57	The College of Saint Scholastica	Cross Country	20	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 20 9.1% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
58	Bethel University	Cross Country	19	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 19 5.0% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
59	Carleton College	Softball	19	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 19 5.0% Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
60	Concordia College at Moorhead	Basketball	19	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 19 9.5% Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
61	The College of Saint Scholastica	Softball	19	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 19 13.6% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
62	Augsburg University	Softball	18	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 18 10.0% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
63	Gustavus Adolphus College	Basketball	18	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 18 5.3% Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
64	Macalester College	Basketball	18	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 18 28.6% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
65	Hamline University	Basketball	17	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 17 15.0% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
66	Macalester College	Volleyball	17	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 19.0% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
67	Macalester College	Water Polo	17	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
68	St Catherine University	Volleyball	17	91.85	1,040 – 1,230	22357	52795	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, St Catherine University’s acceptance rate is 92%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of students attending St Catherine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 10.5% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,795
69	The College of Saint Scholastica	Volleyball	17	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 5.6% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
70	Carleton College	Volleyball	16	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
71	Gustavus Adolphus College	Tennis	16	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 16 15.8% Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
72	Hamline University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	16	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 16 14.3% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
73	Hamline University	Volleyball	16	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
74	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	Volleyball	16	92.78	1,080 – 1,310	22518	54549	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN Found in Winona, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Saint Mary's University of Minnesota currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 15.8% Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,518 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,549
75	The College of Saint Scholastica	Basketball	16	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 16 45.5% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
76	Augsburg University	Basketball	15	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 15.4% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
77	Augsburg University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	15	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 15 48.3% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
78	St Catherine University	Basketball	15	91.85	1,040 – 1,230	22357	52795	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, St Catherine University’s acceptance rate is 92%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of students attending St Catherine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,795
79	Augsburg University	Lacrosse	14	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 14 22.2% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
80	The College of Saint Scholastica	Skiing	14	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Skiing # of Female Athletes 14 26.3% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
81	Concordia College at Moorhead	Golf	13	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 13 18.2% Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
82	Concordia College at Moorhead	Swimming and Diving (combined)	13	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 13 13.3% Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
83	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	Basketball	13	92.78	1,080 – 1,310	22518	54549	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN Found in Winona, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Saint Mary's University of Minnesota currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 18.8% Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,518 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,549
84	St Catherine University	Golf	13	91.85	1,040 – 1,230	22357	52795	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, St Catherine University’s acceptance rate is 92%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of students attending St Catherine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 13 18.2% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,795
85	St Olaf College	Basketball	13	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 18.2% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
86	The College of Saint Scholastica	Tennis	13	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
87	Bethel University	Basketball	12	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 12 25.0% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
88	Carleton College	Tennis	12	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 12 Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
89	Concordia College at Moorhead	Cross Country	12	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 12 25.0% Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
90	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	Tennis	12	92.78	1,080 – 1,310	22518	54549	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN Found in Winona, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Saint Mary's University of Minnesota currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,518 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,549
91	Augsburg University	Wrestling	11	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes 11 45.0% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
92	Hamline University	Tennis	11	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
93	St Olaf College	Tennis	11	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
94	Bethel University	Tennis	10	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#94 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 23.1% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
95	Concordia College at Moorhead	Tennis	10	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#95 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
96	St Catherine University	Tennis	10	91.85	1,040 – 1,230	22357	52795	#96 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, St Catherine University’s acceptance rate is 92%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of students attending St Catherine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,795
97	St Olaf College	Skiing	10	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#97 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Skiing # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
98	St Olaf College	Other Sports	10	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#98 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 10 66.7% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
99	The College of Saint Scholastica	Golf	10	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#99 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
100	Bethel University	Golf	9	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#100 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
101	Carleton College	Golf	8	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#101 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
102	Macalester College	Golf	8	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#102 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
103	Macalester College	Tennis	8	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#103 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 50.0% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
104	St Olaf College	Golf	8	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#104 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
105	Gustavus Adolphus College	Golf	7	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#105 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 30.0% Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
106	Augsburg University	Golf	5	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#106 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 5 25.0% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
107	Augsburg University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	5	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#107 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 5 28.6% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
108	Augsburg University	Baseball	0	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#108 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
109	Augsburg University	Football	0	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#109 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
110	Bethel University	Baseball	0	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#110 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
111	Bethel University	Football	0	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#111 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
112	Carleton College	Baseball	0	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#112 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
113	Carleton College	Basketball	0	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#113 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
114	Carleton College	Football	0	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#114 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
115	Concordia College at Moorhead	Baseball	0	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#115 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
116	Concordia College at Moorhead	Football	0	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#116 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
117	Concordia College at Moorhead	Wrestling	0	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#117 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
118	Gustavus Adolphus College	Baseball	0	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#118 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
119	Gustavus Adolphus College	Football	0	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#119 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
120	Hamline University	Baseball	0	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#120 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
121	Hamline University	Football	0	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#121 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
122	Macalester College	Baseball	0	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#122 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
123	Macalester College	Football	0	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#123 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
124	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	Baseball	0	92.78	1,080 – 1,310	22518	54549	#124 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN Found in Winona, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Saint Mary's University of Minnesota currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,518 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,549
125	St Olaf College	Baseball	0	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#125 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
126	St Olaf College	Football	0	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#126 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
127	The College of Saint Scholastica	Baseball	0	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#127 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
128	The College of Saint Scholastica	Football	0	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#128 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

134 2.9%

61.8%

1,210 – 1,400

$28,805

$51,546

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

96 7.9%

28.5%

1,350 – 1,500

$38,571

$46,244

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

78 4.0%

89.8%

1,040 – 1,250

$22,759

$47,139

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

66 21.4%

20.4%

1,450 – 1,560

$29,434

$53,989

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Track and Field (Outdoor)

63

48.3%

1,310 – 1,450

$27,282

$48,373

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Track and Field (Indoor)

61 3.2%

48.3%

1,310 – 1,450

$27,282

$48,373

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Track and Field (Indoor)

55 7.8%

87.8%

1,110 – 1,310

$30,375

$55,145

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Track and Field (Outdoor)

54 1.9%

87.8%

1,110 – 1,310

$30,375

$55,145

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Swimming

49

61.8%

1,210 – 1,400

$28,805

$51,546

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Track and Field (Indoor)

44 10.0%

63.1%

1,080 – 1,280

$25,488

$48,225

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Track and Field (Outdoor)

44 10.0%

63.1%

1,080 – 1,280

$25,488

$48,225

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3.2%

55
7.8%

54
1.9%

44
10.0%

44
10.0%

38
2.6%

36
20.0%

33
22.2%

33
3.1%

33
13.2%

31
6.1%