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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	Utah State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	160	92.47	1,050 – 1,310	15825	44822	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference Utah State University Logan, UT Based in Logan, Utah State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 78% of students at Utah State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 160 10.3% Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,822
2	University of Wyoming	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	128	96.88	1,040 – 1,280	13299	48360	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Wyoming Laramie, WY The University of Wyoming was founded in 1886, four years before Wyoming became a state. It’s one of the rare schools that features a live animal mascot – a horse named Cowboy Joy. Another mascot, Pistol Pete, is played by a student. Brown and gold are the official school colors, and their motto is simple – “Equality.” Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 128 10.5% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $13,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,360
3	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	119	79.33	910 – 1,180	7528	37150	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM Based in Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 74% of students attending the University of New Mexico-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 119 Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,150
4	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	118	88.57	1,070 – 1,300	19828	49748	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO The flagship university of Colorado, CSU’s mascot is Cam the Ram. Popular sports on campus include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular major at the school by far. CSU has a 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 118 4.8% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
5	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	115	84.59	980 – 1,220	11388	42865	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 115 0.9% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
6	California State University-Fresno	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	114	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 114 25.3% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
7	University of Nevada-Reno	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	108	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	16801	49182	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 40% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 108 2.9% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
8	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	103	69.67	1,070 – 1,290	14557	45701	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 103 13.2% Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
9	Boise State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	96	87.21	920 – 1,130	19037	45251	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference Boise State University Boise, ID Located on the Boise River, Boise State University also offers dozens of programs online. Many choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. A non selective school, it received 16,100 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,000. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 96 14.3% Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
10	San Diego State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	91	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 91 Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
11	San Jose State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	83	84.61	--	13833	62448	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 83 4.6% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
12	California State University-Fresno	Equestrian	43	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Equestrian # of Female Athletes 43 13.2% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
13	University of Wyoming	Swimming and Diving (combined)	43	96.88	1,040 – 1,280	13299	48360	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Wyoming Laramie, WY The University of Wyoming was founded in 1886, four years before Wyoming became a state. It’s one of the rare schools that features a live animal mascot – a horse named Cowboy Joy. Another mascot, Pistol Pete, is played by a student. Brown and gold are the official school colors, and their motto is simple – “Equality.” Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 43 7.5% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $13,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,360
14	University of Wyoming	Soccer	41	96.88	1,040 – 1,280	13299	48360	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Wyoming Laramie, WY The University of Wyoming was founded in 1886, four years before Wyoming became a state. It’s one of the rare schools that features a live animal mascot – a horse named Cowboy Joy. Another mascot, Pistol Pete, is played by a student. Brown and gold are the official school colors, and their motto is simple – “Equality.” Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 41 17.1% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $13,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,360
15	Boise State University	Soccer	37	87.21	920 – 1,130	19037	45251	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference Boise State University Boise, ID Located on the Boise River, Boise State University also offers dozens of programs online. Many choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. A non selective school, it received 16,100 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,000. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 37 2.6% Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
16	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	Soccer	35	79.33	910 – 1,180	7528	37150	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM Based in Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 74% of students attending the University of New Mexico-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 35 12.5% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,150
17	California State University-Fresno	Basketball	33	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 33 32.0% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
18	University of Nevada-Reno	Soccer	33	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	16801	49182	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 40% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 33 17.9% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
19	Utah State University	Soccer	33	92.47	1,050 – 1,310	15825	44822	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference Utah State University Logan, UT Based in Logan, Utah State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 78% of students at Utah State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 33 10.0% Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,822
20	California State University-Fresno	Swimming and Diving (combined)	31	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 31 Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
21	San Diego State University	Lacrosse	31	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 31 3.1% Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
22	San Jose State University	Soccer	30	84.61	--	13833	62448	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 30 11.1% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
23	University of Wyoming	Basketball	30	96.88	1,040 – 1,280	13299	48360	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Wyoming Laramie, WY The University of Wyoming was founded in 1886, four years before Wyoming became a state. It’s one of the rare schools that features a live animal mascot – a horse named Cowboy Joy. Another mascot, Pistol Pete, is played by a student. Brown and gold are the official school colors, and their motto is simple – “Equality.” Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 30 25.0% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $13,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,360
24	San Diego State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	29	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 29 Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
25	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	Soccer	29	84.59	980 – 1,220	11388	42865	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 29 17.1% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
26	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	Swimming and Diving (combined)	29	84.59	980 – 1,220	11388	42865	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 29 11.5% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
27	Boise State University	Softball	28	87.21	920 – 1,130	19037	45251	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference Boise State University Boise, ID Located on the Boise River, Boise State University also offers dozens of programs online. Many choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. A non selective school, it received 16,100 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,000. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 28 7.7% Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
28	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	Swimming and Diving (combined)	28	88.57	1,070 – 1,300	19828	49748	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO The flagship university of Colorado, CSU’s mascot is Cam the Ram. Popular sports on campus include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular major at the school by far. CSU has a 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 28 3.4% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
29	San Jose State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	28	84.61	--	13833	62448	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 28 3.7% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
30	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Softball	28	69.67	1,070 – 1,290	14557	45701	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 28 Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
31	University of Nevada-Reno	Softball	28	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	16801	49182	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 40% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 28 16.7% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
32	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	Softball	28	79.33	910 – 1,180	7528	37150	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM Based in Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 74% of students attending the University of New Mexico-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 28 3.4% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,150
33	San Diego State University	Basketball	27	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 27 17.4% Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
34	California State University-Fresno	Soccer	26	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 26 Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
35	California State University-Fresno	Softball	26	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 26 4.0% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
36	San Diego State University	Soccer	26	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 26 7.1% Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
37	University of Nevada-Reno	Swimming and Diving (combined)	26	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	16801	49182	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 40% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 26 18.2% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
38	California State University-Fresno	Water Polo	25	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 25 25.0% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
39	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	Soccer	25	88.57	1,070 – 1,300	19828	49748	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO The flagship university of Colorado, CSU’s mascot is Cam the Ram. Popular sports on campus include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular major at the school by far. CSU has a 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 25 4.2% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
40	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	Softball	25	88.57	1,070 – 1,300	19828	49748	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO The flagship university of Colorado, CSU’s mascot is Cam the Ram. Popular sports on campus include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular major at the school by far. CSU has a 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 25 13.6% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
41	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Soccer	25	69.67	1,070 – 1,290	14557	45701	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 25 7.4% Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
42	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	Swimming and Diving (combined)	24	79.33	910 – 1,180	7528	37150	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM Based in Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 74% of students attending the University of New Mexico-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 24 Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,150
43	San Jose State University	Softball	23	84.61	--	13833	62448	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 23 Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
44	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Swimming and Diving (combined)	23	69.67	1,070 – 1,290	14557	45701	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 23 23.3% Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
45	Utah State University	Basketball	23	92.47	1,050 – 1,310	15825	44822	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference Utah State University Logan, UT Based in Logan, Utah State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 78% of students at Utah State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 23 Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,822
46	Utah State University	Softball	23	92.47	1,050 – 1,310	15825	44822	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference Utah State University Logan, UT Based in Logan, Utah State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 78% of students at Utah State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 23 9.5% Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,822
47	San Diego State University	Water Polo	22	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 22 4.3% Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
48	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Water Polo	22	69.67	1,070 – 1,290	14557	45701	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 22 Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
49	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Beach Volleyball	22	69.67	1,070 – 1,290	14557	45701	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 22 8.3% Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
50	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	Softball	22	84.59	980 – 1,220	11388	42865	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 22 4.3% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
51	Boise State University	Basketball	21	87.21	920 – 1,130	19037	45251	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference Boise State University Boise, ID Located on the Boise River, Boise State University also offers dozens of programs online. Many choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. A non selective school, it received 16,100 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,000. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 21 12.5% Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
52	San Diego State University	Softball	21	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 21 12.5% Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
53	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	Volleyball	21	79.33	910 – 1,180	7528	37150	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM Based in Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 74% of students attending the University of New Mexico-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 21 23.5% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,150
54	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Basketball	20	69.67	1,070 – 1,290	14557	45701	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 20 25.0% Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
55	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Sailing	20	69.67	1,070 – 1,290	14557	45701	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes 20 25.0% Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
56	Utah State University	Gymnastics	20	92.47	1,050 – 1,310	15825	44822	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference Utah State University Logan, UT Based in Logan, Utah State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 78% of students at Utah State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 20 11.1% Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,822
57	Boise State University	Gymnastics	19	87.21	920 – 1,130	19037	45251	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference Boise State University Boise, ID Located on the Boise River, Boise State University also offers dozens of programs online. Many choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. A non selective school, it received 16,100 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,000. Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 19 Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
58	Boise State University	Volleyball	19	87.21	920 – 1,130	19037	45251	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference Boise State University Boise, ID Located on the Boise River, Boise State University also offers dozens of programs online. Many choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. A non selective school, it received 16,100 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,000. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 18.8% Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
59	Boise State University	Beach Volleyball	19	87.21	920 – 1,130	19037	45251	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference Boise State University Boise, ID Located on the Boise River, Boise State University also offers dozens of programs online. Many choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. A non selective school, it received 16,100 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,000. Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 26.7% Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
60	San Jose State University	Volleyball	19	84.61	--	13833	62448	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 5.0% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
61	San Jose State University	Water Polo	19	84.61	--	13833	62448	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 19 5.0% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
62	University of Nevada-Reno	Volleyball	19	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	16801	49182	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 40% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 18.8% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
63	University of Nevada-Reno	Basketball	18	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	16801	49182	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 40% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 18 28.6% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
64	San Diego State University	Volleyball	17	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
65	San Jose State University	Basketball	17	84.61	--	13833	62448	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 17 13.3% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
66	San Jose State University	Gymnastics	17	84.61	--	13833	62448	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 17 5.6% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
67	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Volleyball	17	69.67	1,070 – 1,290	14557	45701	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
68	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	Volleyball	17	84.59	980 – 1,220	11388	42865	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 10.5% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
69	Utah State University	Volleyball	17	92.47	1,050 – 1,310	15825	44822	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference Utah State University Logan, UT Based in Logan, Utah State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 78% of students at Utah State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 10.5% Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,822
70	California State University-Fresno	Volleyball	16	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 23.1% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
71	University of Wyoming	Volleyball	16	96.88	1,040 – 1,280	13299	48360	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Wyoming Laramie, WY The University of Wyoming was founded in 1886, four years before Wyoming became a state. It’s one of the rare schools that features a live animal mascot – a horse named Cowboy Joy. Another mascot, Pistol Pete, is played by a student. Brown and gold are the official school colors, and their motto is simple – “Equality.” Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $13,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,360
72	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	Basketball	15	88.57	1,070 – 1,300	19828	49748	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO The flagship university of Colorado, CSU’s mascot is Cam the Ram. Popular sports on campus include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular major at the school by far. CSU has a 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
73	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	Volleyball	15	88.57	1,070 – 1,300	19828	49748	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO The flagship university of Colorado, CSU’s mascot is Cam the Ram. Popular sports on campus include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular major at the school by far. CSU has a 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
74	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	Basketball	14	84.59	980 – 1,220	11388	42865	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 16.7% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
75	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	Basketball	14	79.33	910 – 1,180	7528	37150	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM Based in Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 74% of students attending the University of New Mexico-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,150
76	San Jose State University	Beach Volleyball	13	84.61	--	13833	62448	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 13 40.9% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
77	Boise State University	Tennis	12	87.21	920 – 1,130	19037	45251	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference Boise State University Boise, ID Located on the Boise River, Boise State University also offers dozens of programs online. Many choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. A non selective school, it received 16,100 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,000. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 12 33.3% Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
78	University of Nevada-Reno	Tennis	11	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	16801	49182	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 40% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 11 22.2% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
79	Utah State University	Tennis	11	92.47	1,050 – 1,310	15825	44822	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference Utah State University Logan, UT Based in Logan, Utah State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 78% of students at Utah State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 11 37.5% Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,822
80	Boise State University	Golf	10	87.21	920 – 1,130	19037	45251	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference Boise State University Boise, ID Located on the Boise River, Boise State University also offers dozens of programs online. Many choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. A non selective school, it received 16,100 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,000. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
81	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Tennis	10	69.67	1,070 – 1,290	14557	45701	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
82	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	Golf	10	84.59	980 – 1,220	11388	42865	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 10 16.7% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
83	University of Wyoming	Golf	10	96.88	1,040 – 1,280	13299	48360	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Wyoming Laramie, WY The University of Wyoming was founded in 1886, four years before Wyoming became a state. It’s one of the rare schools that features a live animal mascot – a horse named Cowboy Joy. Another mascot, Pistol Pete, is played by a student. Brown and gold are the official school colors, and their motto is simple – “Equality.” Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $13,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,360
84	California State University-Fresno	Golf	9	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
85	California State University-Fresno	Tennis	9	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
86	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	Tennis	9	84.59	980 – 1,220	11388	42865	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
87	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	Tennis	9	79.33	910 – 1,180	7528	37150	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM Based in Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 74% of students attending the University of New Mexico-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,150
88	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	Tennis	8	88.57	1,070 – 1,300	19828	49748	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO The flagship university of Colorado, CSU’s mascot is Cam the Ram. Popular sports on campus include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular major at the school by far. CSU has a 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
89	San Jose State University	Golf	8	84.61	--	13833	62448	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
90	San Jose State University	Tennis	8	84.61	--	13833	62448	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
91	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Golf	8	69.67	1,070 – 1,290	14557	45701	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
92	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	Golf	8	79.33	910 – 1,180	7528	37150	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM Based in Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 74% of students attending the University of New Mexico-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 20.0% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,150
93	University of Wyoming	Tennis	8	96.88	1,040 – 1,280	13299	48360	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Wyoming Laramie, WY The University of Wyoming was founded in 1886, four years before Wyoming became a state. It’s one of the rare schools that features a live animal mascot – a horse named Cowboy Joy. Another mascot, Pistol Pete, is played by a student. Brown and gold are the official school colors, and their motto is simple – “Equality.” Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $13,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,360
94	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	Golf	7	88.57	1,070 – 1,300	19828	49748	#94 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO The flagship university of Colorado, CSU’s mascot is Cam the Ram. Popular sports on campus include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular major at the school by far. CSU has a 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 22.2% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
95	San Diego State University	Tennis	7	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#95 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 7 22.2% Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
96	University of Nevada-Reno	Golf	7	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	16801	49182	#96 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 40% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
97	San Diego State University	Golf	6	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#97 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 6 14.3% Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
98	University of Nevada-Reno	Skiing	6	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	16801	49182	#98 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 40% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Skiing # of Female Athletes 6 Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

160 10.3%

92.5%

1,050 – 1,310

$15,825

$44,822

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

128 10.5%

96.9%

1,040 – 1,280

$13,299

$48,360

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

119

79.3%

910 – 1,180

$7,528

$37,150

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

118 4.8%

88.6%

1,070 – 1,300

$19,828

$49,748

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

115 0.9%

84.6%

980 – 1,220

$11,388

$42,865

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

114 25.3%

96.4%

890 – 1,100

$7,303

$44,012

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

108 2.9%

73.7%

1,020 – 1,250

$16,801

$49,182

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

103 13.2%

69.7%

1,070 – 1,290

$14,557

$45,701

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

96 14.3%

87.2%

920 – 1,130

$19,037

$45,251

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

91

36.0%

1,100 – 1,320

$19,500

$52,620

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Mountain West Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

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