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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	McNeese State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	99	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 99 10.0% Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
2	Lamar University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	92	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 92 29.6% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
3	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	90	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 90 5.9% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
4	University of the Incarnate Word	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	88	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 88 6.0% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
5	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	70	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 70 Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
6	Southeastern Louisiana University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	67	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 67 Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
7	Houston Christian University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	61	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 61 6.2% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
8	Nicholls State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	59	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls 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 59 9.3% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
9	University of New Orleans	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	48	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 48 Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410
10	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	38	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 38 25.5% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
11	McNeese State University	Soccer	35	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 35 12.9% Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
12	Nicholls State University	Soccer	35	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 35 Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
13	Lamar University	Soccer	33	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 33 3.1% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
14	McNeese State University	Softball	29	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 29 16.0% Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
15	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Soccer	29	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 29 7.4% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
16	University of the Incarnate Word	Swimming and Diving (combined)	29	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 29 19.4% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
17	Southeastern Louisiana University	Soccer	28	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 28 15.2% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
18	Houston Christian University	Soccer	27	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 27 3.8% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
19	Nicholls State University	Softball	27	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 27 8.0% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
20	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Softball	27	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 27 12.5% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
21	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Soccer	26	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 26 7.1% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
22	Southeastern Louisiana University	Softball	26	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 26 Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
23	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Soccer	26	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 26 23.8% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
24	University of the Incarnate Word	Soccer	26	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 26 4.0% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
25	University of the Incarnate Word	Synchronized Swimming	24	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Synchronized Swimming # of Female Athletes 24 14.3% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
26	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Softball	23	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 23 Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
27	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Softball	23	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 23 21.1% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
28	Southeastern Louisiana University	Volleyball	22	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 22 4.8% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
29	Lamar University	Softball	21	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 21 4.5% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
30	Houston Christian University	Softball	20	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 20 11.1% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
31	Southeastern Louisiana University	Beach Volleyball	20	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 20 Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
32	University of New Orleans	Volleyball	20	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 20 Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410
33	Houston Christian University	Volleyball	19	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 11.8% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
34	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Basketball	19	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 19 20.8% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
35	Nicholls State University	Basketball	18	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 18 50.0% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
36	Nicholls State University	Beach Volleyball	18	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
37	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Volleyball	18	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 12.5% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
38	University of the Incarnate Word	Softball	18	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 18 25.0% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
39	Houston Christian University	Beach Volleyball	17	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 22.7% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
40	McNeese State University	Volleyball	17	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 5.6% Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
41	Nicholls State University	Volleyball	17	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
42	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Basketball	17	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
43	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Volleyball	17	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
44	University of the Incarnate Word	Volleyball	17	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 21.4% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
45	Houston Christian University	Basketball	16	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
46	Lamar University	Basketball	16	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 16 14.3% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
47	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Beach Volleyball	16	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 15.8% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
48	Lamar University	Volleyball	15	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
49	McNeese State University	Basketball	15	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
50	Southeastern Louisiana University	Basketball	15	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
51	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Basketball	15	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
52	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Volleyball	15	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
53	University of the Incarnate Word	Basketball	15	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
54	University of New Orleans	Basketball	14	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410
55	University of New Orleans	Beach Volleyball	14	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 14 27.3% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410
56	Southeastern Louisiana University	Tennis	13	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 13 8.3% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
57	McNeese State University	Beach Volleyball	12	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 12 Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
58	Nicholls State University	Tennis	10	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
59	Houston Christian University	Golf	9	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
60	Lamar University	Tennis	9	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
61	University of the Incarnate Word	Tennis	9	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
62	McNeese State University	Tennis	8	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 33.3% Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
63	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Tennis	8	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
64	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Golf	8	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 14.3% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
65	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Tennis	8	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
66	University of New Orleans	Tennis	8	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 14.3% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410
67	University of the Incarnate Word	Fencing	8	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Fencing # of Female Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
68	Lamar University	Golf	7	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
69	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Golf	7	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
70	University of the Incarnate Word	Golf	6	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 6 14.3% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

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

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

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

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