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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	Oregon State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	170	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 170 14.9% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
2	University of California-Berkeley	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	121	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 121 10.0% Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
3	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Rowing	120	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 120 34.8% Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
4	Stanford University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	118	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 118 11.3% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
5	University of Oregon	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	106	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 106 7.1% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
6	University of Arizona	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	104	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 104 2.8% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
7	University of California-Los Angeles	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	104	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 104 27.8% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
8	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	103	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 103 5.5% Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
9	University of Southern California	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	100	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 100 8.7% Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
10	University of Utah	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	98	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 98 1.0% Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
11	Washington State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	96	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 37% of students will......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 96 3.0% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
12	University of Colorado Boulder	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	86	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Pacific-12 Conference....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 86 14.0% Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
13	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	77	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 77 1.3% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
14	University of California-Los Angeles	Rowing	65	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 65 1.5% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
15	Washington State University	Rowing	59	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 37% of students will......Read more Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 59 1.7% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
16	University of California-Berkeley	Rowing	58	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 58 17.1% Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
17	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Basketball	46	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 46 48.4% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
18	University of California-Los Angeles	Swimming and Diving (combined)	45	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 45 4.7% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
19	University of Oregon	Gymnastics	45	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 45 7.1% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
20	Stanford University	Rowing	44	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 44 4.3% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
21	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Lacrosse	43	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 43 7.5% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
22	University of Southern California	Rowing	43	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 43 4.4% Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
23	Oregon State University	Rowing	41	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 41 2.5% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
24	University of Colorado Boulder	Soccer	40	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Pacific-12 Conference....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 40 2.6% Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
25	University of California-Berkeley	Soccer	39	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 39 14.7% Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
26	University of Arizona	Swimming and Diving (combined)	37	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 37 12.1% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
27	Washington State University	Soccer	37	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 37% of students will......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 37 5.7% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
28	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Swimming and Diving (combined)	36	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 36 28.6% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
29	University of Oregon	Lacrosse	36	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 36 7.7% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
30	University of Southern California	Lacrosse	36	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 36 12.5% Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
31	Stanford University	Lacrosse	35	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 35 6.1% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
32	University of California-Berkeley	Lacrosse	34	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 34 Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
33	University of California-Berkeley	Swimming and Diving (combined)	34	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 34 6.3% Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
34	University of California-Los Angeles	Water Polo	34	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 34 5.6% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
35	University of Utah	Swimming and Diving (combined)	34	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 34 17.1% Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
36	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Soccer	33	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 33 17.9% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
37	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Water Polo	33	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 33 37.5% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
38	Oregon State University	Soccer	32	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 32 Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
39	University of California-Los Angeles	Basketball	32	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 32 28.0% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
40	University of California-Los Angeles	Soccer	32	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 32 13.5% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
41	University of Arizona	Soccer	31	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 31 6.9% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
42	Stanford University	Soccer	30	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 30 Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
43	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Soccer	30	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 30 16.7% Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
44	University of Colorado Boulder	Basketball	29	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Pacific-12 Conference....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 29 3.6% Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
45	University of Oregon	Soccer	29	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 29 3.6% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
46	University of California-Berkeley	Field Hockey	28	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 28 17.6% Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
47	University of Colorado Boulder	Lacrosse	28	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Pacific-12 Conference....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 28 15.2% Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
48	University of Southern California	Water Polo	28	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 28 15.2% Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
49	Washington State University	Swimming	28	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 37% of students will......Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 28 7.7% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
50	Oregon State University	Basketball	27	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 27 12.9% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
51	University of Southern California	Soccer	27	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 27 10.0% Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
52	University of Southern California	Swimming and Diving (combined)	27	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 27 12.9% Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
53	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Basketball	27	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 27 17.4% Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
54	University of Utah	Soccer	26	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 26 16.1% Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
55	University of California-Berkeley	Basketball	25	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 25 16.7% Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
56	University of California-Los Angeles	Softball	25	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 25 13.8% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
57	Washington State University	Basketball	25	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 37% of students will......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 25 13.6% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
58	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Beach Volleyball	24	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 24 26.3% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
59	Stanford University	Beach Volleyball	24	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 24 4.3% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
60	University of California-Berkeley	Softball	24	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 24 11.1% Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
61	University of Utah	Softball	24	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 24 4.0% Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
62	University of California-Berkeley	Water Polo	23	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 23 14.8% Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
63	University of Oregon	Softball	23	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 23 15.0% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
64	University of Southern California	Beach Volleyball	23	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 23 15.0% Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
65	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Softball	22	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 22 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
66	Stanford University	Softball	22	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 22 12.0% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
67	University of Arizona	Gymnastics	22	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 22 4.3% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
68	Oregon State University	Gymnastics	21	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 21 8.7% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
69	Oregon State University	Softball	21	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 21 4.5% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
70	Stanford University	Other Sports	21	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 21 16.7% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
71	University of Arizona	Softball	21	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 21 16.7% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
72	University of Colorado Boulder	Volleyball	21	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Pacific-12 Conference....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 21 Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
73	Stanford University	Basketball	20	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 20 17.6% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
74	Stanford University	Field Hockey	20	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 20 5.3% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
75	Stanford University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	20	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 20 28.6% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
76	Stanford University	Water Polo	20	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 20 28.6% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
77	University of Arizona	Volleyball	20	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 20 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
78	University of California-Los Angeles	Gymnastics	20	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 20 5.3% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
79	University of California-Los Angeles	Beach Volleyball	20	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 20 23.1% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
80	University of Oregon	Beach Volleyball	20	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 20 Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
81	Washington State University	Volleyball	20	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 37% of students will......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 20 Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
82	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Gymnastics	19	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 19 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
83	University of California-Berkeley	Beach Volleyball	19	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 11.8% Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
84	University of Oregon	Volleyball	19	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 11.8% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
85	University of Southern California	Volleyball	19	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 5.0% Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
86	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Gymnastics	19	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 19 5.0% Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
87	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Beach Volleyball	19	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 35.7% Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
88	Stanford University	Volleyball	18	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 10.0% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
89	University of Utah	Volleyball	18	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 5.9% Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
90	Stanford University	Fencing	17	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Fencing # of Female Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
91	Stanford University	Gymnastics	17	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
92	University of Arizona	Beach Volleyball	17	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 15.0% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
93	University of California-Berkeley	Volleyball	17	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 5.6% Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
94	University of California-Los Angeles	Volleyball	17	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#94 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 5.6% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
95	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Softball	17	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#95 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 17 5.6% Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
96	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Volleyball	16	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#96 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 15.8% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
97	Oregon State University	Volleyball	16	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#97 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
98	University of California-Berkeley	Gymnastics	16	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#98 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
99	University of Colorado Boulder	Skiing	16	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#99 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Pacific-12 Conference....Read more Sport Skiing # of Female Athletes 16 45.5% Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
100	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Volleyball	16	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#100 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
101	University of Utah	Beach Volleyball	15	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#101 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
102	Stanford University	Synchronized Swimming	14	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#102 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Synchronized Swimming # of Female Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
103	University of Southern California	Basketball	14	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#103 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
104	University of Utah	Basketball	14	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#104 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 7.7% Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
105	University of Utah	Gymnastics	14	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#105 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
106	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Other Sports	13	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#106 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
107	Stanford University	Sailing	13	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#107 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes 13 8.3% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
108	University of Arizona	Basketball	13	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#108 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 8.3% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
109	University of Oregon	Basketball	13	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#109 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 48.0% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
110	University of Utah	Skiing	13	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#110 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Skiing # of Female Athletes 13 13.3% Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
111	Stanford University	Squash	11	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#111 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Squash # of Female Athletes 11 22.2% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
112	Stanford University	Tennis	11	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#112 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
113	University of Southern California	Tennis	11	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#113 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
114	University of Arizona	Tennis	10	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#114 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 23.1% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
115	University of Arizona	Other Sports	10	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#115 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
116	University of Colorado Boulder	Tennis	10	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#116 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Pacific-12 Conference....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
117	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Tennis	9	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#117 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
118	University of Arizona	Golf	9	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#118 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
119	University of California-Berkeley	Golf	9	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#119 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 18.2% Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
120	University of California-Berkeley	Tennis	9	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#120 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
121	University of Oregon	Golf	9	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#121 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
122	University of Southern California	Golf	9	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#122 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
123	University of Utah	Tennis	9	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#123 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
124	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Golf	9	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#124 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 18.2% Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
125	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Tennis	9	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#125 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
126	Washington State University	Tennis	9	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#126 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 37% of students will......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
127	Stanford University	Golf	8	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#127 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 20.0% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
128	University of California-Los Angeles	Golf	8	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#128 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
129	University of Colorado Boulder	Golf	8	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#129 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Pacific-12 Conference....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
130	University of Oregon	Tennis	8	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#130 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 20.0% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
131	Oregon State University	Golf	7	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#131 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
132	University of California-Los Angeles	Tennis	7	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#132 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 7 22.2% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
133	Washington State University	Golf	7	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#133 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 37% of students will......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 22.2% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
134	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Golf	6	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#134 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 6 25.0% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
135	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Baseball	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#135 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
136	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Football	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#136 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
137	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Ice Hockey	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#137 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
138	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Wrestling	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#138 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
139	Oregon State University	Baseball	0	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#139 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
140	Oregon State University	Football	0	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#140 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
141	Oregon State University	Wrestling	0	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#141 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
142	Stanford University	Baseball	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#142 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
143	Stanford University	Football	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#143 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
144	Stanford University	Wrestling	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#144 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
145	University of Arizona	Baseball	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#145 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
146	University of Arizona	Football	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#146 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
147	University of California-Berkeley	Baseball	0	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#147 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
148	University of California-Berkeley	Football	0	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#148 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
149	University of California-Berkeley	Other Sports	0	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#149 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
150	University of California-Los Angeles	Baseball	0	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#150 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
151	University of California-Los Angeles	Football	0	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#151 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
152	University of Colorado Boulder	Football	0	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#152 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Pacific-12 Conference....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
153	University of Oregon	Baseball	0	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#153 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
154	University of Oregon	Football	0	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#154 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
155	University of Southern California	Baseball	0	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#155 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
156	University of Southern California	Football	0	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#156 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
157	University of Utah	Baseball	0	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#157 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
158	University of Utah	Football	0	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#158 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
159	University of Utah	Golf	0	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#159 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
160	University of Utah	Lacrosse	0	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#160 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
161	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Baseball	0	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#161 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
162	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Football	0	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#162 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
163	Washington State University	Baseball	0	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#163 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 37% of students will......Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
164	Washington State University	Football	0	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#164 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 37% of students will......Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

170 14.9%

77.3%

1,160 – 1,400

$21,868

$50,843

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

121 10.0%

11.0%

1,330 – 1,540

$16,997

$74,919

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference

Rowing

120 34.8%

39.2%

1,310 – 1,510

$11,023

$62,979

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

118 11.3%

3.6%

1,510 – 1,570

$17,998

$102,887

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

106 7.1%

88.3%

1,140 – 1,370

$23,917

$46,084

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

104 2.8%

86.1%

1,100 – 1,330

$18,144

$47,665

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

104 27.8%

9.0%

1,320 – 1,540

$15,166

$59,063

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

103 5.5%

39.2%

1,310 – 1,510

$11,023

$62,979

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

100 8.7%

10.0%

1,440 – 1,550

$41,496

$74,461

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

98 1.0%

86.0%

1,130 – 1,350

$13,341

$55,239

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Pacific-12 Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

96 3.0%

88.0%

1,020 – 1,260

$18,155

$53,510

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