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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	University of Mount Union	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	158	80.13	1,000 – 1,210	22835	45919	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference University of Mount Union Alliance, OH 20% of accepted students enroll in the University of Mount Union, a somewhat selective liberal arts school. The 123-acre campus is home to two buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Kehres Stadium is the oldest college stadium in the state. The university also has a 162-acre nature center. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 158 6.0% Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,835 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,919
2	John Carroll University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	114	80.9	1,200 – 1,390	30790	53187	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference John Carroll University University Heights, OH John Carroll University was founded in 1886 as the St. Ignatius College. It changed its name to its current moniker in 1923 and became coeducational in 1968. Many of the buildings on the 65-acre campus are of Collegiate Gothic architecture. JCU has a first year retention rate of 83%. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 114 3.4% Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $30,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,187
3	Baldwin Wallace University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	101	75.7	1,090 – 1,300	28190	44972	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH Baldwin Wallace University is a private liberal arts and sciences university found in 1845. The school boasts a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 83% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 101 23.2% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,972
4	Otterbein University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	94	84.52	990 – 1,240	22242	44539	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Otterbein University Westerville, OH Otterbein University is a private institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. It was founded by the Church of United Brethren in Christ in 1947, but today it’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 94 22.1% Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 990 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,539
5	Heidelberg University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	69	67.73	1,020 – 1,180	19620	41440	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 69 2.8% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,440
6	Ohio Northern University	Track and Field (Indoor)	51	73.35	1,210 – 1,370	26396	62686	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Ohio Northern University Ada, OH Ohio Northern University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, and Mechanical Engineering are among the most common academic programs. ONU’s motto is “Out of diversity strength” in Latin. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 51 8.9% Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,686
7	Ohio Northern University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	50	73.35	1,210 – 1,370	26396	62686	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Ohio Northern University Ada, OH Ohio Northern University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, and Mechanical Engineering are among the most common academic programs. ONU’s motto is “Out of diversity strength” in Latin. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 50 2.0% Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,686
8	Capital University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	40	70.22	960 – 1,210	22480	45767	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Capital University Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, Capital University accepts 70% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Capital University will receive institutional grant aid. At Capital University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 54% of students will graduate......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 40 7.0% Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,767
9	Marietta College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	36	79.29	960 – 1,190	21333	51252	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Marietta College Marietta, OH Found in Marietta, Marietta College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students at Marietta College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 36 14.3% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,252
10	University of Mount Union	Soccer	35	80.13	1,000 – 1,210	22835	45919	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference University of Mount Union Alliance, OH 20% of accepted students enroll in the University of Mount Union, a somewhat selective liberal arts school. The 123-acre campus is home to two buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Kehres Stadium is the oldest college stadium in the state. The university also has a 162-acre nature center. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 35 2.9% Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,835 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,919
11	Heidelberg University	Soccer	34	67.73	1,020 – 1,180	19620	41440	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 34 10.5% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,440
12	Heidelberg University	Softball	34	67.73	1,020 – 1,180	19620	41440	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 34 6.3% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,440
13	Wilmington College	Softball	34	84.6	970 – 1,170	24915	41889	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Wilmington College Wilmington, OH Located in Wilmington, Wilmington College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Wilmington College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 34 21.4% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,915 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,889
14	Baldwin Wallace University	Soccer	33	75.7	1,090 – 1,300	28190	44972	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH Baldwin Wallace University is a private liberal arts and sciences university found in 1845. The school boasts a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 83% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 33 2.9% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,972
15	Muskingum University	Track and Field (Indoor)	33	81.84	930 – 1,110	20269	40536	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Muskingum University New Concord, OH Found in New Concord, Muskingum University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Muskingum University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 33 13.2% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,269 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,536
16	Muskingum University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	33	81.84	930 – 1,110	20269	40536	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Muskingum University New Concord, OH Found in New Concord, Muskingum University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Muskingum University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 33 13.2% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,269 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,536
17	Otterbein University	Soccer	33	84.52	990 – 1,240	22242	44539	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Otterbein University Westerville, OH Otterbein University is a private institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. It was founded by the Church of United Brethren in Christ in 1947, but today it’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 33 8.3% Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 990 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,539
18	John Carroll University	Soccer	32	80.9	1,200 – 1,390	30790	53187	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference John Carroll University University Heights, OH John Carroll University was founded in 1886 as the St. Ignatius College. It changed its name to its current moniker in 1923 and became coeducational in 1968. Many of the buildings on the 65-acre campus are of Collegiate Gothic architecture. JCU has a first year retention rate of 83%. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 32 Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $30,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,187
19	University of Mount Union	Softball	32	80.13	1,000 – 1,210	22835	45919	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference University of Mount Union Alliance, OH 20% of accepted students enroll in the University of Mount Union, a somewhat selective liberal arts school. The 123-acre campus is home to two buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Kehres Stadium is the oldest college stadium in the state. The university also has a 162-acre nature center. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 32 11.1% Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,835 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,919
20	John Carroll University	Lacrosse	31	80.9	1,200 – 1,390	30790	53187	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference John Carroll University University Heights, OH John Carroll University was founded in 1886 as the St. Ignatius College. It changed its name to its current moniker in 1923 and became coeducational in 1968. Many of the buildings on the 65-acre campus are of Collegiate Gothic architecture. JCU has a first year retention rate of 83%. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 31 14.8% Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $30,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,187
21	Wilmington College	Soccer	31	84.6	970 – 1,170	24915	41889	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Wilmington College Wilmington, OH Located in Wilmington, Wilmington College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Wilmington College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 31 Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,915 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,889
22	Heidelberg University	Volleyball	29	67.73	1,020 – 1,180	19620	41440	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 29 Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,440
23	Marietta College	Soccer	28	79.29	960 – 1,190	21333	51252	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Marietta College Marietta, OH Found in Marietta, Marietta College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students at Marietta College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 28 Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,252
24	Ohio Northern University	Soccer	28	73.35	1,210 – 1,370	26396	62686	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Ohio Northern University Ada, OH Ohio Northern University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, and Mechanical Engineering are among the most common academic programs. ONU’s motto is “Out of diversity strength” in Latin. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 28 15.2% Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,686
25	Muskingum University	Softball	26	81.84	930 – 1,110	20269	40536	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Muskingum University New Concord, OH Found in New Concord, Muskingum University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Muskingum University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 26 8.3% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,269 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,536
26	University of Mount Union	Basketball	26	80.13	1,000 – 1,210	22835	45919	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference University of Mount Union Alliance, OH 20% of accepted students enroll in the University of Mount Union, a somewhat selective liberal arts school. The 123-acre campus is home to two buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Kehres Stadium is the oldest college stadium in the state. The university also has a 162-acre nature center. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 26 4.0% Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,835 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,919
27	University of Mount Union	Volleyball	26	80.13	1,000 – 1,210	22835	45919	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference University of Mount Union Alliance, OH 20% of accepted students enroll in the University of Mount Union, a somewhat selective liberal arts school. The 123-acre campus is home to two buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Kehres Stadium is the oldest college stadium in the state. The university also has a 162-acre nature center. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 26 23.8% Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,835 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,919
28	Capital University	Softball	24	70.22	960 – 1,210	22480	45767	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Capital University Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, Capital University accepts 70% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Capital University will receive institutional grant aid. At Capital University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 54% of students will graduate......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 24 Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,767
29	Muskingum University	Soccer	24	81.84	930 – 1,110	20269	40536	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Muskingum University New Concord, OH Found in New Concord, Muskingum University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Muskingum University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 24 4.3% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,269 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,536
30	Ohio Northern University	Cross Country	24	73.35	1,210 – 1,370	26396	62686	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Ohio Northern University Ada, OH Ohio Northern University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, and Mechanical Engineering are among the most common academic programs. ONU’s motto is “Out of diversity strength” in Latin. Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 24 4.0% Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,686
31	Otterbein University	Volleyball	24	84.52	990 – 1,240	22242	44539	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Otterbein University Westerville, OH Otterbein University is a private institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. It was founded by the Church of United Brethren in Christ in 1947, but today it’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 24 14.3% Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 990 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,539
32	University of Mount Union	Swimming	24	80.13	1,000 – 1,210	22835	45919	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference University of Mount Union Alliance, OH 20% of accepted students enroll in the University of Mount Union, a somewhat selective liberal arts school. The 123-acre campus is home to two buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Kehres Stadium is the oldest college stadium in the state. The university also has a 162-acre nature center. Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 24 22.6% Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,835 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,919
33	Wilmington College	Track and Field (Indoor)	24	84.6	970 – 1,170	24915	41889	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Wilmington College Wilmington, OH Located in Wilmington, Wilmington College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Wilmington College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 24 50.0% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,915 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,889
34	Baldwin Wallace University	Softball	23	75.7	1,090 – 1,300	28190	44972	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH Baldwin Wallace University is a private liberal arts and sciences university found in 1845. The school boasts a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 83% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 23 Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,972
35	Baldwin Wallace University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	23	75.7	1,090 – 1,300	28190	44972	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH Baldwin Wallace University is a private liberal arts and sciences university found in 1845. The school boasts a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 83% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 23 Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,972
36	Capital University	Soccer	23	70.22	960 – 1,210	22480	45767	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Capital University Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, Capital University accepts 70% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Capital University will receive institutional grant aid. At Capital University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 54% of students will graduate......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 23 4.2% Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,767
37	John Carroll University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	23	80.9	1,200 – 1,390	30790	53187	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference John Carroll University University Heights, OH John Carroll University was founded in 1886 as the St. Ignatius College. It changed its name to its current moniker in 1923 and became coeducational in 1968. Many of the buildings on the 65-acre campus are of Collegiate Gothic architecture. JCU has a first year retention rate of 83%. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 23 23.3% Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $30,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,187
38	Muskingum University	Volleyball	23	81.84	930 – 1,110	20269	40536	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Muskingum University New Concord, OH Found in New Concord, Muskingum University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Muskingum University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 23 27.8% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,269 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,536
39	Baldwin Wallace University	Basketball	22	75.7	1,090 – 1,300	28190	44972	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH Baldwin Wallace University is a private liberal arts and sciences university found in 1845. The school boasts a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 83% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 22 4.8% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,972
40	Baldwin Wallace University	Lacrosse	22	75.7	1,090 – 1,300	28190	44972	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH Baldwin Wallace University is a private liberal arts and sciences university found in 1845. The school boasts a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 83% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 22 15.8% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,972
41	Marietta College	Lacrosse	22	79.29	960 – 1,190	21333	51252	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Marietta College Marietta, OH Found in Marietta, Marietta College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students at Marietta College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 22 4.3% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,252
42	Ohio Northern University	Lacrosse	22	73.35	1,210 – 1,370	26396	62686	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Ohio Northern University Ada, OH Ohio Northern University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, and Mechanical Engineering are among the most common academic programs. ONU’s motto is “Out of diversity strength” in Latin. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 22 24.1% Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,686
43	Ohio Northern University	Volleyball	22	73.35	1,210 – 1,370	26396	62686	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Ohio Northern University Ada, OH Ohio Northern University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, and Mechanical Engineering are among the most common academic programs. ONU’s motto is “Out of diversity strength” in Latin. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 22 10.0% Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,686
44	Otterbein University	Lacrosse	22	84.52	990 – 1,240	22242	44539	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Otterbein University Westerville, OH Otterbein University is a private institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. It was founded by the Church of United Brethren in Christ in 1947, but today it’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 22 37.5% Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 990 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,539
45	Marietta College	Basketball	21	79.29	960 – 1,190	21333	51252	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Marietta College Marietta, OH Found in Marietta, Marietta College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students at Marietta College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 21 5.0% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,252
46	Marietta College	Softball	21	79.29	960 – 1,190	21333	51252	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Marietta College Marietta, OH Found in Marietta, Marietta College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students at Marietta College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 21 10.5% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,252
47	Ohio Northern University	Basketball	21	73.35	1,210 – 1,370	26396	62686	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Ohio Northern University Ada, OH Ohio Northern University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, and Mechanical Engineering are among the most common academic programs. ONU’s motto is “Out of diversity strength” in Latin. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 21 31.3% Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,686
48	Wilmington College	Swimming	21	84.6	970 – 1,170	24915	41889	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Wilmington College Wilmington, OH Located in Wilmington, Wilmington College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Wilmington College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 21 23.5% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,915 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,889
49	Baldwin Wallace University	Volleyball	20	75.7	1,090 – 1,300	28190	44972	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH Baldwin Wallace University is a private liberal arts and sciences university found in 1845. The school boasts a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 83% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 20 5.3% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,972
50	John Carroll University	Basketball	20	80.9	1,200 – 1,390	30790	53187	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference John Carroll University University Heights, OH John Carroll University was founded in 1886 as the St. Ignatius College. It changed its name to its current moniker in 1923 and became coeducational in 1968. Many of the buildings on the 65-acre campus are of Collegiate Gothic architecture. JCU has a first year retention rate of 83%. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 20 42.9% Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $30,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,187
51	John Carroll University	Volleyball	20	80.9	1,200 – 1,390	30790	53187	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference John Carroll University University Heights, OH John Carroll University was founded in 1886 as the St. Ignatius College. It changed its name to its current moniker in 1923 and became coeducational in 1968. Many of the buildings on the 65-acre campus are of Collegiate Gothic architecture. JCU has a first year retention rate of 83%. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 20 11.1% Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $30,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,187
52	Wilmington College	Volleyball	20	84.6	970 – 1,170	24915	41889	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Wilmington College Wilmington, OH Located in Wilmington, Wilmington College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Wilmington College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 20 13.0% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,915 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,889
53	Capital University	Lacrosse	19	70.22	960 – 1,210	22480	45767	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Capital University Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, Capital University accepts 70% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Capital University will receive institutional grant aid. At Capital University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 54% of students will graduate......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 19 9.5% Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,767
54	Heidelberg University	Basketball	19	67.73	1,020 – 1,180	19620	41440	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 19 24.0% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,440
55	Marietta College	Volleyball	19	79.29	960 – 1,190	21333	51252	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Marietta College Marietta, OH Found in Marietta, Marietta College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students at Marietta College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 11.8% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,252
56	Muskingum University	Other Sports	19	81.84	930 – 1,110	20269	40536	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Muskingum University New Concord, OH Found in New Concord, Muskingum University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Muskingum University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 19 53.7% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,269 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,536
57	University of Mount Union	Lacrosse	19	80.13	1,000 – 1,210	22835	45919	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference University of Mount Union Alliance, OH 20% of accepted students enroll in the University of Mount Union, a somewhat selective liberal arts school. The 123-acre campus is home to two buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Kehres Stadium is the oldest college stadium in the state. The university also has a 162-acre nature center. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 19 29.6% Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,835 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,919
58	Capital University	Basketball	18	70.22	960 – 1,210	22480	45767	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Capital University Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, Capital University accepts 70% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Capital University will receive institutional grant aid. At Capital University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 54% of students will graduate......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 18 5.3% Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,767
59	Capital University	Volleyball	18	70.22	960 – 1,210	22480	45767	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Capital University Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, Capital University accepts 70% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Capital University will receive institutional grant aid. At Capital University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 54% of students will graduate......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 25.0% Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,767
60	Ohio Northern University	Softball	18	73.35	1,210 – 1,370	26396	62686	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Ohio Northern University Ada, OH Ohio Northern University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, and Mechanical Engineering are among the most common academic programs. ONU’s motto is “Out of diversity strength” in Latin. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 18 14.3% Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,686
61	Wilmington College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	18	84.6	970 – 1,170	24915	41889	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Wilmington College Wilmington, OH Located in Wilmington, Wilmington College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Wilmington College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 18 14.3% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,915 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,889
62	Ohio Northern University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	17	73.35	1,210 – 1,370	26396	62686	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Ohio Northern University Ada, OH Ohio Northern University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, and Mechanical Engineering are among the most common academic programs. ONU’s motto is “Out of diversity strength” in Latin. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,686
63	Otterbein University	Softball	17	84.52	990 – 1,240	22242	44539	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Otterbein University Westerville, OH Otterbein University is a private institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. It was founded by the Church of United Brethren in Christ in 1947, but today it’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 17 22.7% Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 990 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,539
64	John Carroll University	Softball	16	80.9	1,200 – 1,390	30790	53187	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference John Carroll University University Heights, OH John Carroll University was founded in 1886 as the St. Ignatius College. It changed its name to its current moniker in 1923 and became coeducational in 1968. Many of the buildings on the 65-acre campus are of Collegiate Gothic architecture. JCU has a first year retention rate of 83%. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 16 30.4% Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $30,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,187
65	Muskingum University	Lacrosse	16	81.84	930 – 1,110	20269	40536	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Muskingum University New Concord, OH Found in New Concord, Muskingum University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Muskingum University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 16 5.9% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,269 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,536
66	Marietta College	Rowing	15	79.29	960 – 1,190	21333	51252	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Marietta College Marietta, OH Found in Marietta, Marietta College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students at Marietta College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,252
67	Otterbein University	Basketball	15	84.52	990 – 1,240	22242	44539	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Otterbein University Westerville, OH Otterbein University is a private institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. It was founded by the Church of United Brethren in Christ in 1947, but today it’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 990 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,539
68	Muskingum University	Basketball	14	81.84	930 – 1,110	20269	40536	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Muskingum University New Concord, OH Found in New Concord, Muskingum University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Muskingum University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,269 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,536
69	Wilmington College	Basketball	14	84.6	970 – 1,170	24915	41889	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Wilmington College Wilmington, OH Located in Wilmington, Wilmington College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Wilmington College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 17.6% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,915 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,889
70	John Carroll University	Wrestling	13	80.9	1,200 – 1,390	30790	53187	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference John Carroll University University Heights, OH John Carroll University was founded in 1886 as the St. Ignatius College. It changed its name to its current moniker in 1923 and became coeducational in 1968. Many of the buildings on the 65-acre campus are of Collegiate Gothic architecture. JCU has a first year retention rate of 83%. Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes 13 1,200.0% Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $30,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,187
71	University of Mount Union	Golf	13	80.13	1,000 – 1,210	22835	45919	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference University of Mount Union Alliance, OH 20% of accepted students enroll in the University of Mount Union, a somewhat selective liberal arts school. The 123-acre campus is home to two buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Kehres Stadium is the oldest college stadium in the state. The university also has a 162-acre nature center. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 13 18.2% Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,835 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,919
72	Baldwin Wallace University	Tennis	12	75.7	1,090 – 1,300	28190	44972	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH Baldwin Wallace University is a private liberal arts and sciences university found in 1845. The school boasts a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 83% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 12 33.3% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,972
73	Capital University	Tennis	12	70.22	960 – 1,210	22480	45767	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Capital University Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, Capital University accepts 70% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Capital University will receive institutional grant aid. At Capital University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 54% of students will graduate......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,767
74	Ohio Northern University	Golf	11	73.35	1,210 – 1,370	26396	62686	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Ohio Northern University Ada, OH Ohio Northern University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, and Mechanical Engineering are among the most common academic programs. ONU’s motto is “Out of diversity strength” in Latin. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 11 38.9% Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,686
75	Ohio Northern University	Tennis	11	73.35	1,210 – 1,370	26396	62686	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Ohio Northern University Ada, OH Ohio Northern University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, and Mechanical Engineering are among the most common academic programs. ONU’s motto is “Out of diversity strength” in Latin. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,686
76	Baldwin Wallace University	Other Sports	10	75.7	1,090 – 1,300	28190	44972	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH Baldwin Wallace University is a private liberal arts and sciences university found in 1845. The school boasts a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 83% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,972
77	Muskingum University	Cross Country	10	81.84	930 – 1,110	20269	40536	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Muskingum University New Concord, OH Found in New Concord, Muskingum University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Muskingum University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,269 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,536
78	University of Mount Union	Tennis	10	80.13	1,000 – 1,210	22835	45919	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference University of Mount Union Alliance, OH 20% of accepted students enroll in the University of Mount Union, a somewhat selective liberal arts school. The 123-acre campus is home to two buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Kehres Stadium is the oldest college stadium in the state. The university also has a 162-acre nature center. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,835 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,919
79	John Carroll University	Golf	9	80.9	1,200 – 1,390	30790	53187	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference John Carroll University University Heights, OH John Carroll University was founded in 1886 as the St. Ignatius College. It changed its name to its current moniker in 1923 and became coeducational in 1968. Many of the buildings on the 65-acre campus are of Collegiate Gothic architecture. JCU has a first year retention rate of 83%. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 28.6% Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $30,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,187
80	Marietta College	Golf	9	79.29	960 – 1,190	21333	51252	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Marietta College Marietta, OH Found in Marietta, Marietta College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students at Marietta College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,252
81	Muskingum University	Bowling	9	81.84	930 – 1,110	20269	40536	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Muskingum University New Concord, OH Found in New Concord, Muskingum University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Muskingum University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,269 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,536
82	Otterbein University	Tennis	9	84.52	990 – 1,240	22242	44539	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Otterbein University Westerville, OH Otterbein University is a private institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. It was founded by the Church of United Brethren in Christ in 1947, but today it’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 990 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,539
83	Heidelberg University	Golf	8	67.73	1,020 – 1,180	19620	41440	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,440
84	Heidelberg University	Swimming	8	67.73	1,020 – 1,180	19620	41440	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,440
85	Heidelberg University	Other Sports	8	67.73	1,020 – 1,180	19620	41440	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,440
86	John Carroll University	Tennis	8	80.9	1,200 – 1,390	30790	53187	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference John Carroll University University Heights, OH John Carroll University was founded in 1886 as the St. Ignatius College. It changed its name to its current moniker in 1923 and became coeducational in 1968. Many of the buildings on the 65-acre campus are of Collegiate Gothic architecture. JCU has a first year retention rate of 83%. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 27.3% Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $30,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,187
87	Muskingum University	Golf	8	81.84	930 – 1,110	20269	40536	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Muskingum University New Concord, OH Found in New Concord, Muskingum University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Muskingum University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,269 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,536
88	Otterbein University	Golf	8	84.52	990 – 1,240	22242	44539	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Otterbein University Westerville, OH Otterbein University is a private institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. It was founded by the Church of United Brethren in Christ in 1947, but today it’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 14.3% Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 990 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,539
89	Wilmington College	Cross Country	8	84.6	970 – 1,170	24915	41889	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Wilmington College Wilmington, OH Located in Wilmington, Wilmington College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Wilmington College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,915 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,889
90	Baldwin Wallace University	Golf	7	75.7	1,090 – 1,300	28190	44972	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH Baldwin Wallace University is a private liberal arts and sciences university found in 1845. The school boasts a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 83% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 30.0% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,972
91	Ohio Northern University	Bowling	7	73.35	1,210 – 1,370	26396	62686	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Ohio Northern University Ada, OH Ohio Northern University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, and Mechanical Engineering are among the most common academic programs. ONU’s motto is “Out of diversity strength” in Latin. Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 7 Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,686
92	Baldwin Wallace University	Bowling	6	75.7	1,090 – 1,300	28190	44972	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH Baldwin Wallace University is a private liberal arts and sciences university found in 1845. The school boasts a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 83% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 6 Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,972
93	Capital University	Golf	6	70.22	960 – 1,210	22480	45767	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Capital University Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, Capital University accepts 70% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Capital University will receive institutional grant aid. At Capital University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 54% of students will graduate......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 6 Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,767
94	Marietta College	Tennis	5	79.29	960 – 1,190	21333	51252	#94 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference Marietta College Marietta, OH Found in Marietta, Marietta College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students at Marietta College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 5 50.0% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,252
95	University of Mount Union	Wrestling	1	80.13	1,000 – 1,210	22835	45919	#95 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Ohio Athletic Conference University of Mount Union Alliance, OH 20% of accepted students enroll in the University of Mount Union, a somewhat selective liberal arts school. The 123-acre campus is home to two buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Kehres Stadium is the oldest college stadium in the state. The university also has a 162-acre nature center. Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes 1 Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,835 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,919

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Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

158 6.0%

80.1%

1,000 – 1,210

$22,835

$45,919

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Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

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$30,790

$53,187

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

101 23.2%

75.7%

1,090 – 1,300

$28,190

$44,972

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

94 22.1%

84.5%

990 – 1,240

$22,242

$44,539

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

69 2.8%

67.7%

1,020 – 1,180

$19,620

$41,440

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

Track and Field (Indoor)

51 8.9%

73.4%

1,210 – 1,370

$26,396

$62,686

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

Track and Field (Outdoor)

50 2.0%

73.4%

1,210 – 1,370

$26,396

$62,686

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

40 7.0%

70.2%

960 – 1,210

$22,480

$45,767

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

36 14.3%

79.3%

960 – 1,190

$21,333

$51,252

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

Soccer

35 2.9%

80.1%

1,000 – 1,210

$22,835

$45,919

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

Soccer

34 10.5%

67.7%

1,020 – 1,180

$19,620

$41,440

158
6.0%

114
3.4%

101
23.2%

94
22.1%

69
2.8%

51
8.9%

50
2.0%

40
7.0%

36
14.3%

35
2.9%

34
10.5%

34
6.3%

34
21.4%

33
2.9%

33
13.2%

33
13.2%

33
8.3%