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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	The University of Tampa	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	73	40.34	1,100 – 1,270	35975	48397	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, The University of Tampa’s acceptance rate is 40%. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 85% and around 52% of students will graduate within four years. The top three majors among......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 73 20.7% Acceptance Rate 40.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $35,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,397
2	Florida Southern College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	58	59.09	1,120 – 1,320	30462	47749	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL Based in Lakeland, Florida Southern College accepts 59% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Florida Southern College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 79%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 58 65.7% Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,749
3	Nova Southeastern University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	58	73.24	1,030 – 1,310	32756	58153	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Based in Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Nova Southeastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 58 5.5% Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $32,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,153
4	Saint Leo University	Soccer	54	72.1	980 – 1,190	19478	41619	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL Based in Saint Leo, Saint Leo University accepts 72% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Saint Leo University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and a 35% four year......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 54 86.2% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,478 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,619
5	Florida Southern College	Lacrosse	50	59.09	1,120 – 1,320	30462	47749	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL Based in Lakeland, Florida Southern College accepts 59% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Florida Southern College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 79%....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 50 16.3% Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,749
6	The University of Tampa	Lacrosse	45	40.34	1,100 – 1,270	35975	48397	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, The University of Tampa’s acceptance rate is 40%. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 85% and around 52% of students will graduate within four years. The top three majors among......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 45 2.2% Acceptance Rate 40.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $35,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,397
7	Rollins College	Lacrosse	42	47.54	1,200 – 1,360	37134	48239	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Rollins College Winter Park, FL Rollins College was founded in 1885, making it the fourth oldest post-secondary institution in Florida. Rollins has won over 20 National Championships and more than 60 Sunshine State Conference Championships. Student athletes, known as Tars, participate in Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball, among others....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 42 23.5% Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $37,134 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,239
8	Palm Beach Atlantic University	Lacrosse	41	88.32	990 – 1,220	31103	42366	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL Based in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 41 13.9% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $31,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,366
9	Palm Beach Atlantic University	Soccer	39	88.32	990 – 1,220	31103	42366	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL Based in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 39 11.4% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $31,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,366
10	The University of Tampa	Swimming	39	40.34	1,100 – 1,270	35975	48397	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, The University of Tampa’s acceptance rate is 40%. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 85% and around 52% of students will graduate within four years. The top three majors among......Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 39 2.5% Acceptance Rate 40.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $35,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,397
11	The University of Tampa	Soccer	35	40.34	1,100 – 1,270	35975	48397	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, The University of Tampa’s acceptance rate is 40%. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 85% and around 52% of students will graduate within four years. The top three majors among......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 35 9.4% Acceptance Rate 40.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $35,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,397
12	Saint Leo University	Lacrosse	34	72.1	980 – 1,190	19478	41619	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL Based in Saint Leo, Saint Leo University accepts 72% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Saint Leo University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and a 35% four year......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 34 15.0% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,478 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,619
13	Florida Southern College	Soccer	33	59.09	1,120 – 1,320	30462	47749	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL Based in Lakeland, Florida Southern College accepts 59% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Florida Southern College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 79%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 33 3.1% Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,749
14	Lynn University	Soccer	31	73.47	1,050 – 1,210	39582	41427	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Lynn University Boca Raton, FL Located in Boca Raton, Lynn University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Lynn University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 31 Acceptance Rate 73.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $39,582 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,427
15	Eckerd College	Soccer	30	75.8	1,170 – 1,340	40122	37505	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL A private liberal arts school located not far from the beach, Eckerd College is home to several sustainability initiatives, bikesharing systems, and the Galbraith Marine Science Laboratory. In fact, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography is a commonly chosen program....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 30 15.4% Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $40,122 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,505
16	Lynn University	Lacrosse	30	73.47	1,050 – 1,210	39582	41427	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Lynn University Boca Raton, FL Located in Boca Raton, Lynn University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Lynn University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 30 9.1% Acceptance Rate 73.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $39,582 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,427
17	Rollins College	Soccer	30	47.54	1,200 – 1,360	37134	48239	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Rollins College Winter Park, FL Rollins College was founded in 1885, making it the fourth oldest post-secondary institution in Florida. Rollins has won over 20 National Championships and more than 60 Sunshine State Conference Championships. Student athletes, known as Tars, participate in Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball, among others....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 30 Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $37,134 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,239
18	Lynn University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	29	73.47	1,050 – 1,210	39582	41427	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Lynn University Boca Raton, FL Located in Boca Raton, Lynn University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Lynn University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 29 6.5% Acceptance Rate 73.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $39,582 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,427
19	Nova Southeastern University	Soccer	29	73.24	1,030 – 1,310	32756	58153	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Based in Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Nova Southeastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 29 3.3% Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $32,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,153
20	Nova Southeastern University	Rowing	28	73.24	1,030 – 1,310	32756	58153	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Based in Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Nova Southeastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 28 Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $32,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,153
21	Nova Southeastern University	Swimming	28	73.24	1,030 – 1,310	32756	58153	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Based in Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Nova Southeastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 28 6.7% Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $32,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,153
22	The University of Tampa	Rowing	28	40.34	1,100 – 1,270	35975	48397	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, The University of Tampa’s acceptance rate is 40%. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 85% and around 52% of students will graduate within four years. The top three majors among......Read more Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 28 21.7% Acceptance Rate 40.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $35,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,397
23	Florida Institute of Technology	Lacrosse	27	57.7	1,130 – 1,320	36364	41941	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL During the last admissions cycle, the Florida Institute of Technology had a 9% yield. Alumni include astronauts, CEOs, politicians, and professors. 100% of FIA’s students receive grant aid, averaging $23,953 each. Classes are typically on the smaller size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 27 12.5% Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $36,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,941
24	Florida Institute of Technology	Soccer	27	57.7	1,130 – 1,320	36364	41941	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL During the last admissions cycle, the Florida Institute of Technology had a 9% yield. Alumni include astronauts, CEOs, politicians, and professors. 100% of FIA’s students receive grant aid, averaging $23,953 each. Classes are typically on the smaller size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 27 Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $36,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,941
25	Rollins College	Rowing	27	47.54	1,200 – 1,360	37134	48239	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Rollins College Winter Park, FL Rollins College was founded in 1885, making it the fourth oldest post-secondary institution in Florida. Rollins has won over 20 National Championships and more than 60 Sunshine State Conference Championships. Student athletes, known as Tars, participate in Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball, among others....Read more Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 27 20.6% Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $37,134 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,239
26	The University of Tampa	Beach Volleyball	27	40.34	1,100 – 1,270	35975	48397	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, The University of Tampa’s acceptance rate is 40%. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 85% and around 52% of students will graduate within four years. The top three majors among......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 27 Acceptance Rate 40.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $35,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,397
27	Lynn University	Softball	26	73.47	1,050 – 1,210	39582	41427	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Lynn University Boca Raton, FL Located in Boca Raton, Lynn University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Lynn University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 26 8.3% Acceptance Rate 73.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $39,582 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,427
28	Rollins College	Softball	26	47.54	1,200 – 1,360	37134	48239	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Rollins College Winter Park, FL Rollins College was founded in 1885, making it the fourth oldest post-secondary institution in Florida. Rollins has won over 20 National Championships and more than 60 Sunshine State Conference Championships. Student athletes, known as Tars, participate in Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball, among others....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 26 23.8% Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $37,134 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,239
29	Rollins College	Swimming	26	47.54	1,200 – 1,360	37134	48239	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Rollins College Winter Park, FL Rollins College was founded in 1885, making it the fourth oldest post-secondary institution in Florida. Rollins has won over 20 National Championships and more than 60 Sunshine State Conference Championships. Student athletes, known as Tars, participate in Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball, among others....Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 26 16.1% Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $37,134 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,239
30	Barry University	Soccer	25	77.21	910 – 1,120	23930	47637	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Barry University Miami, FL Based in Miami, Barry University accepts 77% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Barry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 63% of students decide to stay at Barry......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 25 19.4% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $23,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,637
31	Florida Institute of Technology	Swimming	25	57.7	1,130 – 1,320	36364	41941	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL During the last admissions cycle, the Florida Institute of Technology had a 9% yield. Alumni include astronauts, CEOs, politicians, and professors. 100% of FIA’s students receive grant aid, averaging $23,953 each. Classes are typically on the smaller size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 25 7.4% Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $36,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,941
32	Palm Beach Atlantic University	Softball	25	88.32	990 – 1,220	31103	42366	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL Based in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 25 13.6% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $31,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,366
33	Barry University	Rowing	24	77.21	910 – 1,120	23930	47637	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Barry University Miami, FL Based in Miami, Barry University accepts 77% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Barry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 63% of students decide to stay at Barry......Read more Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 24 20.0% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $23,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,637
34	Lynn University	Swimming	24	73.47	1,050 – 1,210	39582	41427	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Lynn University Boca Raton, FL Located in Boca Raton, Lynn University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Lynn University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 24 Acceptance Rate 73.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $39,582 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,427
35	Palm Beach Atlantic University	Cross Country	24	88.32	990 – 1,220	31103	42366	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL Based in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 24 33.3% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $31,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,366
36	The University of Tampa	Softball	24	40.34	1,100 – 1,270	35975	48397	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, The University of Tampa’s acceptance rate is 40%. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 85% and around 52% of students will graduate within four years. The top three majors among......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 24 14.3% Acceptance Rate 40.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $35,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,397
37	Florida Southern College	Swimming	23	59.09	1,120 – 1,320	30462	47749	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL Based in Lakeland, Florida Southern College accepts 59% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Florida Southern College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 79%....Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 23 8.0% Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,749
38	Barry University	Softball	22	77.21	910 – 1,120	23930	47637	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Barry University Miami, FL Based in Miami, Barry University accepts 77% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Barry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 63% of students decide to stay at Barry......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 22 4.8% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $23,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,637
39	Florida Southern College	Softball	22	59.09	1,120 – 1,320	30462	47749	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL Based in Lakeland, Florida Southern College accepts 59% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Florida Southern College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 79%....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 22 Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,749
40	Nova Southeastern University	Softball	22	73.24	1,030 – 1,310	32756	58153	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Based in Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Nova Southeastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 22 10.0% Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $32,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,153
41	Rollins College	Volleyball	22	47.54	1,200 – 1,360	37134	48239	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Rollins College Winter Park, FL Rollins College was founded in 1885, making it the fourth oldest post-secondary institution in Florida. Rollins has won over 20 National Championships and more than 60 Sunshine State Conference Championships. Student athletes, known as Tars, participate in Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball, among others....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 22 15.8% Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $37,134 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,239
42	Saint Leo University	Gymnastics	22	72.1	980 – 1,190	19478	41619	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL Based in Saint Leo, Saint Leo University accepts 72% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Saint Leo University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and a 35% four year......Read more Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 22 15.4% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,478 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,619
43	Saint Leo University	Softball	22	72.1	980 – 1,190	19478	41619	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL Based in Saint Leo, Saint Leo University accepts 72% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Saint Leo University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and a 35% four year......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 22 Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,478 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,619
44	Lynn University	Volleyball	20	73.47	1,050 – 1,210	39582	41427	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Lynn University Boca Raton, FL Located in Boca Raton, Lynn University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Lynn University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 20 4.8% Acceptance Rate 73.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $39,582 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,427
45	Palm Beach Atlantic University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	20	88.32	990 – 1,220	31103	42366	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL Based in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 20 5.3% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $31,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,366
46	Barry University	Basketball	19	77.21	910 – 1,120	23930	47637	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Barry University Miami, FL Based in Miami, Barry University accepts 77% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Barry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 63% of students decide to stay at Barry......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 19 5.0% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $23,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,637
47	Florida Institute of Technology	Softball	19	57.7	1,130 – 1,320	36364	41941	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL During the last admissions cycle, the Florida Institute of Technology had a 9% yield. Alumni include astronauts, CEOs, politicians, and professors. 100% of FIA’s students receive grant aid, averaging $23,953 each. Classes are typically on the smaller size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 19 9.5% Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $36,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,941
48	Nova Southeastern University	Volleyball	19	73.24	1,030 – 1,310	32756	58153	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Based in Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Nova Southeastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $32,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,153
49	Eckerd College	Softball	18	75.8	1,170 – 1,340	40122	37505	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL A private liberal arts school located not far from the beach, Eckerd College is home to several sustainability initiatives, bikesharing systems, and the Galbraith Marine Science Laboratory. In fact, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography is a commonly chosen program....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 18 10.0% Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $40,122 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,505
50	Florida Institute of Technology	Volleyball	18	57.7	1,130 – 1,320	36364	41941	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL During the last admissions cycle, the Florida Institute of Technology had a 9% yield. Alumni include astronauts, CEOs, politicians, and professors. 100% of FIA’s students receive grant aid, averaging $23,953 each. Classes are typically on the smaller size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 20.0% Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $36,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,941
51	Florida Southern College	Beach Volleyball	18	59.09	1,120 – 1,320	30462	47749	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL Based in Lakeland, Florida Southern College accepts 59% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Florida Southern College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 79%....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 28.6% Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,749
52	The University of Tampa	Volleyball	18	40.34	1,100 – 1,270	35975	48397	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, The University of Tampa’s acceptance rate is 40%. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 85% and around 52% of students will graduate within four years. The top three majors among......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 5.3% Acceptance Rate 40.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $35,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,397
53	Florida Southern College	Volleyball	17	59.09	1,120 – 1,320	30462	47749	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL Based in Lakeland, Florida Southern College accepts 59% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Florida Southern College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 79%....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,749
54	Saint Leo University	Basketball	17	72.1	980 – 1,190	19478	41619	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL Based in Saint Leo, Saint Leo University accepts 72% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Saint Leo University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and a 35% four year......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 17 13.3% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,478 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,619
55	Barry University	Tennis	16	77.21	910 – 1,120	23930	47637	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Barry University Miami, FL Based in Miami, Barry University accepts 77% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Barry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 63% of students decide to stay at Barry......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $23,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,637
56	Palm Beach Atlantic University	Volleyball	16	88.32	990 – 1,220	31103	42366	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL Based in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $31,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,366
57	Rollins College	Basketball	16	47.54	1,200 – 1,360	37134	48239	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Rollins College Winter Park, FL Rollins College was founded in 1885, making it the fourth oldest post-secondary institution in Florida. Rollins has won over 20 National Championships and more than 60 Sunshine State Conference Championships. Student athletes, known as Tars, participate in Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball, among others....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $37,134 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,239
58	Saint Leo University	Volleyball	16	72.1	980 – 1,190	19478	41619	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL Based in Saint Leo, Saint Leo University accepts 72% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Saint Leo University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and a 35% four year......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 15.8% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,478 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,619
59	Barry University	Volleyball	15	77.21	910 – 1,120	23930	47637	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Barry University Miami, FL Based in Miami, Barry University accepts 77% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Barry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 63% of students decide to stay at Barry......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $23,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,637
60	Eckerd College	Volleyball	15	75.8	1,170 – 1,340	40122	37505	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL A private liberal arts school located not far from the beach, Eckerd College is home to several sustainability initiatives, bikesharing systems, and the Galbraith Marine Science Laboratory. In fact, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography is a commonly chosen program....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 15 21.1% Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $40,122 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,505
61	Florida Institute of Technology	Basketball	15	57.7	1,130 – 1,320	36364	41941	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL During the last admissions cycle, the Florida Institute of Technology had a 9% yield. Alumni include astronauts, CEOs, politicians, and professors. 100% of FIA’s students receive grant aid, averaging $23,953 each. Classes are typically on the smaller size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $36,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,941
62	Saint Leo University	Tennis	15	72.1	980 – 1,190	19478	41619	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL Based in Saint Leo, Saint Leo University accepts 72% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Saint Leo University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and a 35% four year......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 15 50.0% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,478 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,619
63	Eckerd College	Beach Volleyball	14	75.8	1,170 – 1,340	40122	37505	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL A private liberal arts school located not far from the beach, Eckerd College is home to several sustainability initiatives, bikesharing systems, and the Galbraith Marine Science Laboratory. In fact, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography is a commonly chosen program....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $40,122 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,505
64	Florida Southern College	Basketball	14	59.09	1,120 – 1,320	30462	47749	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL Based in Lakeland, Florida Southern College accepts 59% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Florida Southern College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 79%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 7.7% Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,749
65	Nova Southeastern University	Basketball	14	73.24	1,030 – 1,310	32756	58153	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Based in Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Nova Southeastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $32,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,153
66	Palm Beach Atlantic University	Basketball	14	88.32	990 – 1,220	31103	42366	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL Based in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $31,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,366
67	Palm Beach Atlantic University	Beach Volleyball	14	88.32	990 – 1,220	31103	42366	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL Based in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 14 17.6% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $31,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,366
68	Saint Leo University	Beach Volleyball	14	72.1	980 – 1,190	19478	41619	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL Based in Saint Leo, Saint Leo University accepts 72% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Saint Leo University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and a 35% four year......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 14 17.6% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,478 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,619
69	The University of Tampa	Basketball	14	40.34	1,100 – 1,270	35975	48397	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, The University of Tampa’s acceptance rate is 40%. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 85% and around 52% of students will graduate within four years. The top three majors among......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 40.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $35,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,397
70	Barry University	Beach Volleyball	12	77.21	910 – 1,120	23930	47637	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Barry University Miami, FL Based in Miami, Barry University accepts 77% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Barry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 63% of students decide to stay at Barry......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 12 Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $23,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,637
71	Lynn University	Basketball	12	73.47	1,050 – 1,210	39582	41427	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Lynn University Boca Raton, FL Located in Boca Raton, Lynn University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Lynn University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 12 14.3% Acceptance Rate 73.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $39,582 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,427
72	Palm Beach Atlantic University	Tennis	12	88.32	990 – 1,220	31103	42366	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL Based in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 12 7.7% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $31,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,366
73	Rollins College	Tennis	12	47.54	1,200 – 1,360	37134	48239	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Rollins College Winter Park, FL Rollins College was founded in 1885, making it the fourth oldest post-secondary institution in Florida. Rollins has won over 20 National Championships and more than 60 Sunshine State Conference Championships. Student athletes, known as Tars, participate in Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball, among others....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 12 20.0% Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $37,134 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,239
74	Florida Southern College	Golf	11	59.09	1,120 – 1,320	30462	47749	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL Based in Lakeland, Florida Southern College accepts 59% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Florida Southern College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 79%....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 11 Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,749
75	Florida Southern College	Tennis	11	59.09	1,120 – 1,320	30462	47749	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL Based in Lakeland, Florida Southern College accepts 59% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Florida Southern College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 79%....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 11 Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,749
76	Lynn University	Tennis	11	73.47	1,050 – 1,210	39582	41427	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Lynn University Boca Raton, FL Located in Boca Raton, Lynn University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Lynn University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 73.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $39,582 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,427
77	Palm Beach Atlantic University	Golf	11	88.32	990 – 1,220	31103	42366	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL Based in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $31,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,366
78	The University of Tampa	Tennis	11	40.34	1,100 – 1,270	35975	48397	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, The University of Tampa’s acceptance rate is 40%. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 85% and around 52% of students will graduate within four years. The top three majors among......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 11 Acceptance Rate 40.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $35,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,397
79	Barry University	Golf	10	77.21	910 – 1,120	23930	47637	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Barry University Miami, FL Based in Miami, Barry University accepts 77% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Barry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 63% of students decide to stay at Barry......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $23,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,637
80	Eckerd College	Basketball	10	75.8	1,170 – 1,340	40122	37505	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL A private liberal arts school located not far from the beach, Eckerd College is home to several sustainability initiatives, bikesharing systems, and the Galbraith Marine Science Laboratory. In fact, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography is a commonly chosen program....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $40,122 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,505
81	Saint Leo University	Golf	10	72.1	980 – 1,190	19478	41619	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL Based in Saint Leo, Saint Leo University accepts 72% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Saint Leo University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and a 35% four year......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,478 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,619
82	Barry University	Swimming	9	77.21	910 – 1,120	23930	47637	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Barry University Miami, FL Based in Miami, Barry University accepts 77% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Barry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 63% of students decide to stay at Barry......Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $23,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,637
83	Eckerd College	Tennis	9	75.8	1,170 – 1,340	40122	37505	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL A private liberal arts school located not far from the beach, Eckerd College is home to several sustainability initiatives, bikesharing systems, and the Galbraith Marine Science Laboratory. In fact, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography is a commonly chosen program....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $40,122 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,505
84	Nova Southeastern University	Golf	9	73.24	1,030 – 1,310	32756	58153	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Based in Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Nova Southeastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 28.6% Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $32,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,153
85	Nova Southeastern University	Tennis	9	73.24	1,030 – 1,310	32756	58153	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Based in Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Nova Southeastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $32,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,153
86	Barry University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	8	77.21	910 – 1,120	23930	47637	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Barry University Miami, FL Based in Miami, Barry University accepts 77% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Barry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 63% of students decide to stay at Barry......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $23,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,637
87	Barry University	Cross Country	8	77.21	910 – 1,120	23930	47637	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Barry University Miami, FL Based in Miami, Barry University accepts 77% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Barry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 63% of students decide to stay at Barry......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $23,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,637
88	Eckerd College	Golf	7	75.8	1,170 – 1,340	40122	37505	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL A private liberal arts school located not far from the beach, Eckerd College is home to several sustainability initiatives, bikesharing systems, and the Galbraith Marine Science Laboratory. In fact, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography is a commonly chosen program....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $40,122 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,505
89	Lynn University	Golf	7	73.47	1,050 – 1,210	39582	41427	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Lynn University Boca Raton, FL Located in Boca Raton, Lynn University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Lynn University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 Acceptance Rate 73.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $39,582 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,427
90	Rollins College	Golf	7	47.54	1,200 – 1,360	37134	48239	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Rollins College Winter Park, FL Rollins College was founded in 1885, making it the fourth oldest post-secondary institution in Florida. Rollins has won over 20 National Championships and more than 60 Sunshine State Conference Championships. Student athletes, known as Tars, participate in Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball, among others....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $37,134 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,239
91	Rollins College	Other Sports	7	47.54	1,200 – 1,360	37134	48239	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Rollins College Winter Park, FL Rollins College was founded in 1885, making it the fourth oldest post-secondary institution in Florida. Rollins has won over 20 National Championships and more than 60 Sunshine State Conference Championships. Student athletes, known as Tars, participate in Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball, among others....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 7 16.7% Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $37,134 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,239
92	The University of Tampa	Golf	6	40.34	1,100 – 1,270	35975	48397	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, The University of Tampa’s acceptance rate is 40%. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 85% and around 52% of students will graduate within four years. The top three majors among......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 6 14.3% Acceptance Rate 40.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $35,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,397
93	Eckerd College	Sailing	5	75.8	1,170 – 1,340	40122	37505	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Sunshine State Conference Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL A private liberal arts school located not far from the beach, Eckerd College is home to several sustainability initiatives, bikesharing systems, and the Galbraith Marine Science Laboratory. In fact, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography is a commonly chosen program....Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes 5 37.5% Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $40,122 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,505

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

73 20.7%

40.3%

1,100 – 1,270

$35,975

$48,397

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

58 65.7%

59.1%

1,120 – 1,320

$30,462

$47,749

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

58 5.5%

73.2%

1,030 – 1,310

$32,756

$58,153

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

Soccer

54 86.2%

72.1%

980 – 1,190

$19,478

$41,619

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

Lacrosse

50 16.3%

59.1%

1,120 – 1,320

$30,462

$47,749

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

Lacrosse

45 2.2%

40.3%

1,100 – 1,270

$35,975

$48,397

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

Lacrosse

42 23.5%

47.5%

1,200 – 1,360

$37,134

$48,239

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

Lacrosse

41 13.9%

88.3%

990 – 1,220

$31,103

$42,366

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

Soccer

39 11.4%

88.3%

990 – 1,220

$31,103

$42,366

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

Swimming

39 2.5%

40.3%

1,100 – 1,270

$35,975

$48,397

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

Soccer

35 9.4%

40.3%

1,100 – 1,270

$35,975

$48,397

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