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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	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	105	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 105 5.4% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
2	Union College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	62	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 62 34.8% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
3	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Soccer	53	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 53 32.5% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
4	Ithaca College	Track and Field (Indoor)	51	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 51 7.3% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
5	Ithaca College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	46	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 46 2.2% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
6	Rochester Institute of Technology	Rowing	39	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 39 25.8% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
7	Vassar College	Track and Field (Indoor)	39	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 39 4.9% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
8	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Rowing	37	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 37 27.6% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
9	Vassar College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	37	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 37 5.1% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
10	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Lacrosse	36	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 36 20.0% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
11	Ithaca College	Soccer	35	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 35 2.8% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
12	Ithaca College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	34	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 34 12.8% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
13	Ithaca College	Rowing	33	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 33 15.4% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
14	Rochester Institute of Technology	Track and Field (Indoor)	33	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 33 8.3% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
15	St Lawrence University	Track and Field (Indoor)	33	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 33 5.7% Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
16	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Soccer	32	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 32 23.1% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
17	Rochester Institute of Technology	Track and Field (Outdoor)	32	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 32 11.1% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
18	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Ice Hockey	31	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 31 6.9% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
19	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Swimming and Diving (combined)	31	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 31 24.0% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
20	SUNY Buffalo State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	31	74.4	990 – 1,250	13735	40877	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo State University’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 31 47.6% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,877
21	St Lawrence University	Soccer	31	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 31 10.7% Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
22	St Lawrence University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	31	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 31 8.8% Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
23	Rochester Institute of Technology	Swimming and Diving (combined)	30	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 30 20.0% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
24	Skidmore College	Lacrosse	30	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 30 Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
25	Union College	Soccer	30	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 30 7.1% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
26	Vassar College	Lacrosse	30	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 30 3.4% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
27	Clarkson University	Lacrosse	29	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 29 9.4% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
28	Union College	Lacrosse	29	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 29 16.0% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
29	Clarkson University	Ice Hockey	28	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 28 3.7% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
30	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Field Hockey	28	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 28 3.4% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
31	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Ice Hockey	28	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 28 7.7% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
32	Rochester Institute of Technology	Soccer	28	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 28 Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
33	SUNY Buffalo State University	Soccer	28	74.4	990 – 1,250	13735	40877	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo State University’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 28 Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,877
34	Skidmore College	Soccer	28	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 28 12.0% Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
35	Vassar College	Soccer	28	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 28 6.7% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
36	Ithaca College	Field Hockey	27	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 27 Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
37	Ithaca College	Lacrosse	27	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 27 6.9% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
38	Rochester Institute of Technology	Ice Hockey	27	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 27 3.8% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
39	Skidmore College	Rowing	27	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 27 35.0% Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
40	St Lawrence University	Lacrosse	27	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 27 6.9% Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
41	Union College	Ice Hockey	27	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 27 12.5% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
42	Bard College	Soccer	26	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 26 23.8% Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
43	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Lacrosse	26	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 26 13.0% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
44	St Lawrence University	Skiing	26	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Skiing # of Female Athletes 26 13.0% Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
45	SUNY Buffalo State University	Ice Hockey	25	74.4	990 – 1,250	13735	40877	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo State University’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 25 8.7% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,877
46	Skidmore College	Equestrian	25	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Equestrian # of Female Athletes 25 10.7% Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
47	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Softball	24	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 24 9.1% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
48	Skidmore College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	24	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 24 Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
49	St Lawrence University	Ice Hockey	24	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 24 4.0% Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
50	Union College	Field Hockey	24	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 24 14.3% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
51	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Swimming and Diving (combined)	23	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 23 35.3% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
52	SUNY Buffalo State University	Lacrosse	23	74.4	990 – 1,250	13735	40877	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo State University’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 23 9.5% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,877
53	Skidmore College	Field Hockey	23	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 23 4.2% Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
54	St Lawrence University	Rowing	23	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 23 9.5% Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
55	Clarkson University	Soccer	22	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 22 8.3% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
56	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Field Hockey	22	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 22 Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
57	Rochester Institute of Technology	Lacrosse	22	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 22 31.3% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
58	Union College	Rowing	22	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 22 10.0% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
59	Ithaca College	Gymnastics	21	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 21 4.5% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
60	Ithaca College	Other Sports	21	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 21 40.0% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
61	St Lawrence University	Field Hockey	21	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 21 25.0% Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
62	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Basketball	20	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 20 66.7% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
63	SUNY Buffalo State University	Gymnastics	20	74.4	990 – 1,250	13735	40877	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo State University’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 20 Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,877
64	St Lawrence University	Swimming	20	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 20 25.0% Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
65	Union College	Swimming	20	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 20 Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
66	Vassar College	Field Hockey	20	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 20 16.7% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
67	Vassar College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	20	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 20 4.8% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
68	Clarkson University	Volleyball	19	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 5.6% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
69	SUNY Buffalo State University	Softball	19	74.4	990 – 1,250	13735	40877	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo State University’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 19 Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,877
70	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Basketball	18	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 18 20.0% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
71	Skidmore College	Softball	18	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 18 12.5% Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
72	Skidmore College	Volleyball	18	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 5.3% Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
73	Union College	Volleyball	18	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 12.5% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
74	Vassar College	Fencing	18	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Fencing # of Female Athletes 18 10.0% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
75	Vassar College	Cross Country	18	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 18 38.5% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
76	Bard College	Lacrosse	17	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 17 5.6% Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
77	Bard College	Track and Field (Indoor)	17	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
78	Bard College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	17	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
79	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Tennis	17	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 17 21.4% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
80	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Cross Country	17	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
81	Ithaca College	Softball	17	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 17 15.0% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
82	Rochester Institute of Technology	Basketball	17	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
83	Rochester Institute of Technology	Volleyball	17	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
84	St Lawrence University	Basketball	17	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 17 21.4% Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
85	St Lawrence University	Softball	17	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 17 5.6% Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
86	St Lawrence University	Volleyball	17	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
87	Ithaca College	Basketball	16	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
88	Rochester Institute of Technology	Softball	16	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 16 5.9% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
89	SUNY Buffalo State University	Volleyball	16	74.4	990 – 1,250	13735	40877	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo State University’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 5.9% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,877
90	St Lawrence University	Cross Country	16	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 16 5.9% Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
91	Union College	Basketball	16	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
92	Vassar College	Basketball	16	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
93	Clarkson University	Softball	15	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
94	Ithaca College	Volleyball	15	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#94 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 15 16.7% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
95	Rochester Institute of Technology	Cross Country	15	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#95 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 15 11.8% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
96	Skidmore College	Basketball	15	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#96 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 15.4% Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
97	Bard College	Swimming	14	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#97 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 14 16.7% Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
98	Clarkson University	Swimming	14	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#98 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 14 33.3% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
99	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Volleyball	14	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#99 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
100	Union College	Softball	14	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#100 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 14 26.3% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
101	SUNY Buffalo State University	Basketball	13	74.4	990 – 1,250	13735	40877	#101 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo State University’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,877
102	Vassar College	Volleyball	13	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#102 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
103	Bard College	Basketball	12	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#103 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 12 7.7% Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
104	Bard College	Tennis	12	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#104 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 12 7.7% Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
105	Clarkson University	Basketball	12	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#105 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 12 14.3% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
106	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Skiing	12	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#106 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Skiing # of Female Athletes 12 20.0% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
107	Ithaca College	Cross Country	12	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#107 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 12 25.0% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
108	Clarkson University	Cross Country	11	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#108 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 11 21.4% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
109	St Lawrence University	Squash	11	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#109 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Squash # of Female Athletes 11 15.4% Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
110	St Lawrence University	Tennis	11	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#110 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 11 Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
111	Bard College	Squash	10	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#111 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Squash # of Female Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
112	Bard College	Volleyball	10	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#112 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 10 23.1% Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
113	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Squash	10	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#113 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Squash # of Female Athletes 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
114	Ithaca College	Tennis	10	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#114 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
115	Union College	Tennis	10	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#115 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 23.1% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
116	Rochester Institute of Technology	Tennis	9	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#116 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
117	Skidmore College	Tennis	9	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#117 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
118	Union College	Golf	9	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#118 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
119	Vassar College	Squash	9	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#119 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Squash # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
120	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Tennis	8	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#120 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 20.0% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
121	St Lawrence University	Golf	8	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#121 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 33.3% Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
122	Vassar College	Tennis	8	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#122 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
123	Bard College	Cross Country	7	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#123 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 7 Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
124	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Bowling	7	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#124 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 7 16.7% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
125	Vassar College	Golf	7	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#125 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 75.0% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
126	Ithaca College	Golf	6	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#126 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 6 50.0% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
127	Clarkson University	Skiing	5	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#127 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Skiing # of Female Athletes 5 28.6% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
128	Clarkson University	Other Sports	5	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#128 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 5 Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
129	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Golf	5	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#129 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 5 28.6% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
130	Bard College	Baseball	0	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#130 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
131	Clarkson University	Baseball	0	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#131 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
132	Clarkson University	Golf	0	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#132 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
133	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Baseball	0	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#133 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
134	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Football	0	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#134 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
135	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Sailing	0	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#135 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
136	Ithaca College	Baseball	0	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#136 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
137	Ithaca College	Football	0	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#137 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
138	Ithaca College	Wrestling	0	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#138 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
139	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Baseball	0	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#139 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
140	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Football	0	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#140 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
141	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Golf	0	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#141 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
142	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Swimming	0	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#142 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
143	Rochester Institute of Technology	Baseball	0	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#143 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
144	Rochester Institute of Technology	Wrestling	0	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#144 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
145	SUNY Buffalo State University	Football	0	74.4	990 – 1,250	13735	40877	#145 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo State University’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,877
146	Skidmore College	Baseball	0	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#146 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
147	Skidmore College	Golf	0	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#147 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
148	Skidmore College	Ice Hockey	0	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#148 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
149	St Lawrence University	Baseball	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#149 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
150	St Lawrence University	Football	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#150 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
151	St Lawrence University	Other Sports	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#151 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
152	St Lawrence University	Equestrian	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#152 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Equestrian # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
153	Union College	Baseball	0	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#153 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
154	Union College	Football	0	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#154 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
155	Vassar College	Baseball	0	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#155 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

105 5.4%

63.4%

1,380 – 1,510

$35,940

$83,054

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

62 34.8%

43.9%

1,320 – 1,480

$42,884

$63,219

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Soccer

53 32.5%

64.0%

1,230 – 1,400

$33,172

$62,416

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Track and Field (Indoor)

51 7.3%

69.0%

1,240 – 1,390

$34,297

$46,305

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Track and Field (Outdoor)

46 2.2%

69.0%

1,240 – 1,390

$34,297

$46,305

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Rowing

39 25.8%

66.9%

1,280 – 1,460

$39,753

$65,457

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Track and Field (Indoor)

39 4.9%

18.6%

1,460 – 1,550

$29,733

$49,177

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Rowing

37 27.6%

64.0%

1,230 – 1,400

$33,172

$62,416

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Track and Field (Outdoor)

37 5.1%

18.6%

1,460 – 1,550

$29,733

$49,177

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Lacrosse

36 20.0%

64.0%

1,230 – 1,400

$33,172

$62,416

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Soccer

35 2.8%

69.0%

1,240 – 1,390

$34,297

$46,305

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