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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	Texas Southern University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	106	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 106 Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
2	Southern University and A & M College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	79	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 79 21.5% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
3	Jackson State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	76	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 76 31.0% Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
4	Alabama A & M University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	74	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 74 Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
5	Alabama State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	69	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 69 35.3% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
6	Grambling State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	68	23.68	890 – 1,040	19092	25589	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 68 19.3% Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
7	Alcorn State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	52	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 52 3.7% Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
8	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	41	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 41 32.3% Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
9	Alabama A & M University	Soccer	39	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 39 21.9% Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
10	Mississippi Valley State University	Softball	39	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 39 95.0% Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
11	Prairie View A & M University	Softball	39	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 39 25.8% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
12	Jackson State University	Soccer	36	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 36 12.5% Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
13	Prairie View A & M University	Track and Field (Indoor)	36	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 36 12.2% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
14	Prairie View A & M University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	36	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 36 12.2% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
15	Mississippi Valley State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	32	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 32 46.7% Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
16	Southern University and A & M College	Soccer	29	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 29 14.7% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
17	Alabama State University	Softball	28	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 28 Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
18	Grambling State University	Soccer	27	23.68	890 – 1,040	19092	25589	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 27 3.6% Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
19	Grambling State University	Softball	27	23.68	890 – 1,040	19092	25589	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 27 6.9% Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
20	Prairie View A & M University	Soccer	27	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 27 35.0% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
21	Alabama A & M University	Softball	26	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 26 7.1% Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
22	Texas Southern University	Softball	25	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 25 10.7% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
23	Alabama A & M University	Volleyball	24	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 24 20.0% Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
24	Alabama State University	Soccer	24	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 24 17.2% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
25	Texas Southern University	Soccer	24	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 24 4.0% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
26	Bethune-Cookman University	Track and Field (Indoor)	23	88.24	830 – 990	14705	28282	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 23 4.5% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
27	Bethune-Cookman University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	23	88.24	830 – 990	14705	28282	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 23 15.0% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
28	Bethune-Cookman University	Softball	22	88.24	830 – 990	14705	28282	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 22 15.8% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
29	Southern University and A & M College	Softball	22	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 22 4.3% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
30	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Softball	22	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 22 4.3% Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
31	Jackson State University	Softball	21	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 21 12.5% Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
32	Prairie View A & M University	Volleyball	21	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 21 4.5% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
33	Alabama State University	Volleyball	20	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 20 20.0% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
34	Alcorn State University	Soccer	20	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 20 16.7% Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
35	Alcorn State University	Softball	20	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 20 4.8% Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
36	Grambling State University	Volleyball	20	23.68	890 – 1,040	19092	25589	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 20 9.1% Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
37	Mississippi Valley State University	Soccer	20	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 20 42.9% Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
38	Southern University and A & M College	Volleyball	20	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 20 81.8% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
39	Alabama State University	Basketball	18	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 18 12.5% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
40	Mississippi Valley State University	Basketball	18	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 18 10.0% Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
41	Mississippi Valley State University	Volleyball	18	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 28.6% Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
42	Bethune-Cookman University	Volleyball	17	88.24	830 – 990	14705	28282	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
43	Jackson State University	Basketball	17	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
44	Jackson State University	Volleyball	17	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 5.6% Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
45	Texas Southern University	Volleyball	17	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 5.6% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
46	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Volleyball	17	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 70.0% Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
47	Alabama A & M University	Basketball	16	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
48	Prairie View A & M University	Basketball	16	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
49	Southern University and A & M College	Basketball	16	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 16 5.9% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
50	Alcorn State University	Basketball	15	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
51	Grambling State University	Basketball	15	23.68	890 – 1,040	19092	25589	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
52	Texas Southern University	Basketball	15	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 11.8% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
53	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Basketball	15	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 11.8% Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
54	Bethune-Cookman University	Basketball	14	88.24	830 – 990	14705	28282	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
55	Alcorn State University	Volleyball	13	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
56	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Soccer	13	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 13 40.9% Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
57	Texas Southern University	Bowling	11	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 11 37.5% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
58	Bethune-Cookman University	Cross Country	10	88.24	830 – 990	14705	28282	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
59	Prairie View A & M University	Cross Country	10	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 10 33.3% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
60	Alabama A & M University	Tennis	9	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 28.6% Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
61	Alabama A & M University	Bowling	9	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 9 35.7% Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
62	Southern University and A & M College	Tennis	9	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
63	Alabama State University	Tennis	8	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 14.3% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
64	Alcorn State University	Tennis	8	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
65	Bethune-Cookman University	Golf	8	88.24	830 – 990	14705	28282	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 60.0% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
66	Bethune-Cookman University	Tennis	8	88.24	830 – 990	14705	28282	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 60.0% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
67	Prairie View A & M University	Golf	8	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 14.3% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
68	Texas Southern University	Golf	8	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 33.3% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
69	Alabama State University	Golf	7	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 16.7% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
70	Alabama State University	Bowling	7	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
71	Grambling State University	Bowling	7	23.68	890 – 1,040	19092	25589	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 7 Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
72	Jackson State University	Tennis	7	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 7 Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
73	Jackson State University	Bowling	7	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 7 16.7% Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
74	Prairie View A & M University	Tennis	7	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
75	Prairie View A & M University	Bowling	7	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 7 Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
76	Southern University and A & M College	Golf	6	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 6 Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
77	Southern University and A & M College	Bowling	6	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 6 14.3% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
78	Grambling State University	Tennis	5	23.68	890 – 1,040	19092	25589	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 5 28.6% Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
79	Mississippi Valley State University	Tennis	1	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 1 87.5% Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817

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