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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	Trinity College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	163	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 163 Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
2	Tufts University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	143	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 143 7.7% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
3	Bates College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	128	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 128 8.6% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
4	Bowdoin College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	110	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 110 6.8% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
5	Trinity College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	64	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 64 137.0% Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
6	Wesleyan University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	62	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 62 Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
7	Connecticut College	Track and Field (Indoor)	59	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 59 11.3% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
8	Connecticut College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	59	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 59 11.3% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
9	Middlebury College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	57	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 57 Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
10	Middlebury College	Track and Field (Indoor)	56	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 56 1.8% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
11	Amherst College	Track and Field (Indoor)	53	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 53 10.4% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
12	Amherst College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	52	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 52 18.2% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
13	Trinity College	Rowing	48	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 48 26.3% Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
14	Tufts University	Rowing	48	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 48 4.0% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
15	Williams College	Track and Field (Indoor)	42	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 42 12.5% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
16	Williams College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	42	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 42 12.5% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
17	Connecticut College	Rowing	40	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 40 17.6% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
18	Colby College	Track and Field (Indoor)	39	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 39 34.5% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
19	Colby College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	39	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 39 30.0% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
20	Hamilton College	Rowing	39	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 39 Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
21	Hamilton College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	39	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 39 14.7% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
22	Trinity College	Soccer	38	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 38 15.2% Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
23	Wesleyan University	Lacrosse	38	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 38 2.7% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
24	Bates College	Rowing	37	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 37 19.6% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
25	Tufts University	Lacrosse	37	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 37 15.6% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
26	Colby College	Lacrosse	36	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 36 16.3% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
27	Hamilton College	Track and Field (Indoor)	36	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 36 20.0% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
28	Middlebury College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	36	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 36 18.2% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
29	Williams College	Rowing	35	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 35 27.1% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
30	Bowdoin College	Other Sports	34	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 34 17.2% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
31	Connecticut College	Cross Country	34	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 34 Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
32	Wesleyan University	Rowing	34	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 34 12.8% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
33	Amherst College	Lacrosse	33	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 33 6.5% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
34	Connecticut College	Field Hockey	33	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 33 37.5% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
35	Connecticut College	Soccer	33	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 33 10.0% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
36	Hamilton College	Lacrosse	33	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 33 6.5% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
37	Middlebury College	Lacrosse	33	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 33 5.7% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
38	Bates College	Lacrosse	32	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 32 Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
39	Colby College	Soccer	32	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 32 5.9% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
40	Middlebury College	Soccer	32	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 32 5.9% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
41	Wesleyan University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	32	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 32 5.9% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
42	Bates College	Soccer	31	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 31 3.3% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
43	Bowdoin College	Lacrosse	31	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 31 Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
44	Williams College	Lacrosse	31	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 31 8.8% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
45	Williams College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	31	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 31 10.7% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
46	Hamilton College	Ice Hockey	30	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 30 9.1% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
47	Tufts University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	30	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 30 26.8% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
48	Middlebury College	Field Hockey	29	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 29 7.4% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
49	Amherst College	Soccer	28	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 28 Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
50	Hamilton College	Soccer	28	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 28 6.7% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
51	Trinity College	Lacrosse	28	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 28 12.5% Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
52	Bowdoin College	Soccer	27	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 27 12.5% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
53	Colby College	Ice Hockey	27	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 27 10.0% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
54	Connecticut College	Ice Hockey	27	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 27 10.0% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
55	Connecticut College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	27	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 27 38.6% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
56	Hamilton College	Field Hockey	27	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 27 8.0% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
57	Tufts University	Soccer	27	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 27 3.8% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
58	Wesleyan University	Ice Hockey	27	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 27 Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
59	Wesleyan University	Soccer	27	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 27 10.0% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
60	Colby College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	26	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 26 4.0% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
61	Middlebury College	Ice Hockey	26	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 26 7.1% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
62	Williams College	Soccer	26	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 26 Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
63	Bates College	Swimming	25	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 25 Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
64	Bowdoin College	Ice Hockey	25	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 25 7.4% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
65	Connecticut College	Lacrosse	25	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 25 21.9% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
66	Hamilton College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	25	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 25 13.8% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
67	Trinity College	Ice Hockey	25	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 25 4.2% Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
68	Tufts University	Field Hockey	25	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 25 4.2% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
69	Tufts University	Sailing	25	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes 25 16.7% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
70	Wesleyan University	Field Hockey	25	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 25 3.8% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
71	Bates College	Field Hockey	24	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 24 14.3% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
72	Bowdoin College	Field Hockey	24	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 24 20.0% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
73	Bowdoin College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	24	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 24 17.2% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
74	Colby College	Field Hockey	24	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 24 25.0% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
75	Trinity College	Field Hockey	24	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 24 9.1% Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
76	Williams College	Field Hockey	24	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 24 17.2% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
77	Colby College	Softball	23	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 23 Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
78	Middlebury College	Cross Country	23	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 23 9.5% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
79	Amherst College	Field Hockey	22	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 22 12.0% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
80	Amherst College	Ice Hockey	22	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 22 4.8% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
81	Amherst College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	22	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 22 18.5% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
82	Colby College	Volleyball	22	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 22 37.5% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
83	Williams College	Ice Hockey	22	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 22 8.3% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
84	Williams College	Cross Country	21	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 21 5.0% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
85	Amherst College	Cross Country	20	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 20 25.0% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
86	Bates College	Softball	20	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 20 17.6% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
87	Colby College	Cross Country	20	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 20 Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
88	Hamilton College	Cross Country	20	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 20 5.3% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
89	Trinity College	Basketball	20	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 20 17.6% Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
90	Trinity College	Softball	20	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 20 11.1% Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
91	Tufts University	Softball	20	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 20 9.1% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
92	Tufts University	Volleyball	20	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 20 Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
93	Wesleyan University	Volleyball	19	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 5.6% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
94	Bowdoin College	Volleyball	18	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#94 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 12.5% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
95	Colby College	Skiing	18	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#95 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Skiing # of Female Athletes 18 25.0% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
96	Connecticut College	Basketball	18	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#96 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 18 12.5% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
97	Hamilton College	Basketball	18	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#97 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 18 5.9% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
98	Hamilton College	Softball	18	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#98 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 18 5.9% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
99	Amherst College	Volleyball	17	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#99 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
100	Connecticut College	Sailing	17	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#100 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes 17 41.7% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
101	Trinity College	Volleyball	17	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#101 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
102	Williams College	Softball	17	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#102 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 17 10.5% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
103	Williams College	Volleyball	17	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#103 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 10.5% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
104	Hamilton College	Squash	16	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#104 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Squash # of Female Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
105	Hamilton College	Volleyball	16	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#105 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
106	Tufts University	Fencing	16	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#106 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Fencing # of Female Athletes 16 5.9% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
107	Wesleyan University	Softball	16	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#107 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
108	Bates College	Volleyball	15	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#108 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
109	Bowdoin College	Softball	15	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#109 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
110	Colby College	Squash	15	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#110 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Squash # of Female Athletes 15 11.8% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
111	Middlebury College	Basketball	15	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#111 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
112	Middlebury College	Softball	15	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#112 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 15 11.8% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
113	Middlebury College	Volleyball	15	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#113 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
114	Tufts University	Basketball	15	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#114 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
115	Wesleyan University	Basketball	15	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#115 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 15.4% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
116	Wesleyan University	Golf	15	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#116 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 15 25.0% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
117	Amherst College	Softball	14	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#117 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
118	Bowdoin College	Basketball	14	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#118 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 17.6% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
119	Colby College	Basketball	14	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#119 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
120	Colby College	Rowing	14	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#120 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 14 65.0% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
121	Connecticut College	Squash	14	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#121 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Squash # of Female Athletes 14 7.7% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
122	Middlebury College	Skiing	14	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#122 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Skiing # of Female Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
123	Tufts University	Squash	14	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#123 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Squash # of Female Athletes 14 27.3% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
124	Amherst College	Basketball	13	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#124 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 8.3% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
125	Amherst College	Tennis	13	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#125 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 13 8.3% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
126	Bates College	Other Sports	13	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#126 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 13 18.2% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
127	Connecticut College	Tennis	13	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#127 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 13 18.2% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
128	Connecticut College	Volleyball	13	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#128 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 13 27.8% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
129	Connecticut College	Water Polo	13	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#129 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
130	Hamilton College	Tennis	13	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#130 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 13 8.3% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
131	Middlebury College	Squash	13	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#131 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Squash # of Female Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
132	Trinity College	Squash	13	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#132 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Squash # of Female Athletes 13 18.8% Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
133	Wesleyan University	Squash	13	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#133 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Squash # of Female Athletes 13 30.0% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
134	Williams College	Squash	13	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#134 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Squash # of Female Athletes 13 18.2% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
135	Amherst College	Squash	12	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#135 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Squash # of Female Athletes 12 14.3% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
136	Bates College	Basketball	12	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#136 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 12 20.0% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
137	Middlebury College	Tennis	12	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#137 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 12 7.7% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
138	Bates College	Squash	11	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#138 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Squash # of Female Athletes 11 Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
139	Bates College	Tennis	11	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#139 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
140	Bowdoin College	Squash	11	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#140 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Squash # of Female Athletes 11 21.4% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
141	Hamilton College	Golf	11	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#141 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 11 57.1% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
142	Trinity College	Tennis	11	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#142 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 11 22.2% Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
143	Williams College	Basketball	11	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#143 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 11 21.4% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
144	Bates College	Golf	10	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#144 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
145	Bates College	Skiing	10	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#145 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Skiing # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
146	Bowdoin College	Skiing	10	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#146 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Skiing # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
147	Bowdoin College	Tennis	10	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#147 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
148	Middlebury College	Golf	10	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#148 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 10 28.6% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
149	Williams College	Skiing	10	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#149 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Skiing # of Female Athletes 10 44.4% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
150	Amherst College	Golf	9	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#150 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
151	Tufts University	Tennis	9	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#151 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 40.0% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
152	Williams College	Golf	9	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#152 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
153	Williams College	Tennis	9	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#153 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
154	Colby College	Tennis	8	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#154 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 20.0% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
155	Trinity College	Golf	8	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#155 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 14.3% Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
156	Wesleyan University	Tennis	8	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#156 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
157	Bowdoin College	Golf	6	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#157 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 6 Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
158	Amherst College	Baseball	0	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#158 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
159	Amherst College	Football	0	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#159 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
160	Bates College	Baseball	0	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#160 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
161	Bates College	Football	0	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#161 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
162	Bates College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#162 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
163	Bowdoin College	Baseball	0	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#163 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
164	Bowdoin College	Football	0	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#164 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
165	Bowdoin College	Sailing	0	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#165 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
166	Colby College	Baseball	0	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#166 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
167	Colby College	Football	0	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#167 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
168	Colby College	Golf	0	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#168 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
169	Hamilton College	Baseball	0	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#169 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
170	Hamilton College	Football	0	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#170 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
171	Middlebury College	Baseball	0	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#171 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
172	Middlebury College	Football	0	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#172 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
173	Trinity College	Baseball	0	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#173 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
174	Trinity College	Football	0	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#174 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
175	Trinity College	Wrestling	0	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#175 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
176	Tufts University	Baseball	0	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#176 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
177	Tufts University	Football	0	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#177 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
178	Tufts University	Golf	0	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#178 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
179	Tufts University	Ice Hockey	0	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#179 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
180	Wesleyan University	Baseball	0	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#180 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
181	Wesleyan University	Football	0	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#181 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
182	Wesleyan University	Wrestling	0	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#182 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
183	Williams College	Baseball	0	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#183 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
184	Williams College	Football	0	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#184 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
185	Williams College	Wrestling	0	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#185 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

163

33.5%

1,330 – 1,460

$31,806

$67,628

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

143 7.7%

11.5%

1,470 – 1,560

$33,333

$68,337

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

128 8.6%

13.3%

1,380 – 1,510

$26,658

$59,202

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

110 6.8%

7.1%

1,470 – 1,550

$23,110

$61,692

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference

Swimming and Diving (combined)

64 137.0%

33.5%

1,330 – 1,460

$31,806

$67,628

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

62

16.5%

1,330 – 1,510

$20,463

$60,385

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference

Track and Field (Indoor)

59 11.3%

37.0%

1,180 – 1,410

$42,941

$49,165

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference

Track and Field (Outdoor)

59 11.3%

37.0%

1,180 – 1,410

$42,941

$49,165

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference

Track and Field (Outdoor)

57

10.8%

1,460 – 1,550

$22,912

$57,291

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference

Track and Field (Indoor)

56 1.8%

10.8%

1,460 – 1,550

$22,912

$57,291

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference

Track and Field (Indoor)

53 10.4%

9.0%

1,480 – 1,570

$17,965

$62,537

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