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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	Grand Canyon University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	110	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Found in Phoenix, Grand Canyon University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 97% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 110 12.0% Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
2	Academy of Art University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	47	100	--	36591	30452	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, Academy of Art University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students attending Academy of Art University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 47 2.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,591 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
3	Grand Canyon University	Soccer	38	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Found in Phoenix, Grand Canyon University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 97% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 38 31.0% Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
4	Waldorf University	Wrestling	32	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 52% first year retention......Read more Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes 32 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
5	Monroe University	Softball	31	67.51	--	11476	36973	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Monroe University Bronx, NY Based in Bronx, Monroe University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 85% of students at Monroe University will receive institutional grant aid. At Monroe University, there is a 67% first......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 31 3.1% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,973
6	Monroe University	Volleyball	29	67.51	--	11476	36973	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Monroe University Bronx, NY Based in Bronx, Monroe University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 85% of students at Monroe University will receive institutional grant aid. At Monroe University, there is a 67% first......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 29 7.4% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,973
7	Florida National University-Main Campus	Softball	28	99.81	--	23629	29347	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 28 16.7% Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
8	Monroe University	Basketball	28	67.51	--	11476	36973	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Monroe University Bronx, NY Based in Bronx, Monroe University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 85% of students at Monroe University will receive institutional grant aid. At Monroe University, there is a 67% first......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 28 36.4% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,973
9	Florida National University-Main Campus	Soccer	27	99.81	--	23629	29347	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 27 12.5% Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
10	Salem University	Softball	27	47.33	900 – 1,130	11626	31612	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Salem University Salem, WV Found in Salem, Salem University’s acceptance rate is 47%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 49% of students at Salem University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 52%....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 27 58.8% Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,612
11	Grand Canyon University	Softball	26	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Found in Phoenix, Grand Canyon University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 97% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 26 Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
12	Grand Canyon University	Beach Volleyball	26	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Found in Phoenix, Grand Canyon University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 97% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 26 8.3% Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
13	Academy of Art University	Soccer	25	100	--	36591	30452	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, Academy of Art University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students attending Academy of Art University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 25 19.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,591 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
14	Academy of Art University	Softball	25	100	--	36591	30452	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, Academy of Art University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students attending Academy of Art University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 25 4.2% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,591 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
15	Monroe University	Soccer	25	67.51	--	11476	36973	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Monroe University Bronx, NY Based in Bronx, Monroe University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 85% of students at Monroe University will receive institutional grant aid. At Monroe University, there is a 67% first......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 25 19.4% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,973
16	Post University	Soccer	25	96.54	800 – 1,030	18619	31401	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Post University Waterbury, CT Found in Waterbury, Post University’s acceptance rate is 97%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 18% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $18,555 on average. 32% of students decide to stay at Post University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 25 7.4% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $18,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,401
17	Grand Canyon University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	23	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Found in Phoenix, Grand Canyon University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 97% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 23 9.5% Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
18	Post University	Ice Hockey	23	96.54	800 – 1,030	18619	31401	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Post University Waterbury, CT Found in Waterbury, Post University’s acceptance rate is 97%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 18% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $18,555 on average. 32% of students decide to stay at Post University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 23 17.9% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $18,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,401
19	Salem University	Soccer	23	47.33	900 – 1,130	11626	31612	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Salem University Salem, WV Found in Salem, Salem University’s acceptance rate is 47%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 49% of students at Salem University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 52%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 23 Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,612
20	Waldorf University	Softball	22	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 52% first year retention......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 22 10.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
21	Grand Canyon University	Volleyball	21	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Found in Phoenix, Grand Canyon University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 97% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 21 16.7% Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
22	Westcliff University	Soccer	21	45.09	--	26051	63721	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 32% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 21 25.0% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
23	Westcliff University	Softball	21	45.09	--	26051	63721	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 32% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 21 27.6% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
24	Grand Canyon University	Basketball	20	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Found in Phoenix, Grand Canyon University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 97% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 20 33.3% Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
25	Waldorf University	Soccer	20	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 52% first year retention......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 20 23.1% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
26	Westcliff University	Basketball	20	45.09	--	26051	63721	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 32% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 20 20.0% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
27	Academy of Art University	Volleyball	19	100	--	36591	30452	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, Academy of Art University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students attending Academy of Art University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 35.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,591 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
28	Florida National University-Main Campus	Basketball	19	99.81	--	23629	29347	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 19 9.5% Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
29	Post University	Lacrosse	19	96.54	800 – 1,030	18619	31401	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Post University Waterbury, CT Found in Waterbury, Post University’s acceptance rate is 97%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 18% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $18,555 on average. 32% of students decide to stay at Post University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 19 5.0% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $18,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,401
30	Salem University	Basketball	19	47.33	900 – 1,130	11626	31612	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Salem University Salem, WV Found in Salem, Salem University’s acceptance rate is 47%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 49% of students at Salem University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 52%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 19 5.6% Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,612
31	Academy of Art University	Basketball	18	100	--	36591	30452	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, Academy of Art University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students attending Academy of Art University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 18 12.5% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,591 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
32	Waldorf University	Volleyball	18	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 52% first year retention......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 5.3% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
33	Westcliff University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	18	45.09	--	26051	63721	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 32% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 18 100.0% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
34	Florida National University-Main Campus	Volleyball	17	99.81	--	23629	29347	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 41.7% Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
35	Salem University	Water Polo	17	47.33	900 – 1,130	11626	31612	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Salem University Salem, WV Found in Salem, Salem University’s acceptance rate is 47%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 49% of students at Salem University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 52%....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 17 22.7% Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,612
36	Florida National University-Main Campus	Tennis	16	99.81	--	23629	29347	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 16 15.8% Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
37	Monroe University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	16	67.51	--	11476	36973	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Monroe University Bronx, NY Based in Bronx, Monroe University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 85% of students at Monroe University will receive institutional grant aid. At Monroe University, there is a 67% first......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 16 14.3% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,973
38	Salem University	Volleyball	16	47.33	900 – 1,130	11626	31612	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Salem University Salem, WV Found in Salem, Salem University’s acceptance rate is 47%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 49% of students at Salem University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 52%....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 23.8% Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,612
39	Waldorf University	Track and Field (Indoor)	16	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 52% first year retention......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
40	Waldorf University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	16	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 52% first year retention......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
41	Berkeley College-New York	Basketball	15	96.71	--	27509	37284	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Berkeley College-New York New York, NY Located in New York, Berkeley College-New York accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students at Berkeley College-New York currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 50.0% Acceptance Rate 96.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,509 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,284
42	Post University	Softball	15	96.54	800 – 1,030	18619	31401	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Post University Waterbury, CT Found in Waterbury, Post University’s acceptance rate is 97%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 18% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $18,555 on average. 32% of students decide to stay at Post University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 15 16.7% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $18,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,401
43	Central Penn College	Basketball	13	29.39	660 – 910	18681	40798	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Central Penn College Summerdale, PA Found in Summerdale, Central Penn College accepts 29% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 81% of students at Central Penn College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 30.0% Acceptance Rate 29.4% SAT Score 660 – 910 Avg. Net Price $18,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,798
44	Five Towns College	Soccer	13	73.89	800 – 1,020	23005	25305	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Five Towns College Dix Hills, NY Located in Dix Hills, Five Towns College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 88% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 800 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $23,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,305
45	Monroe University	Track and Field (Indoor)	13	67.51	--	11476	36973	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Monroe University Bronx, NY Based in Bronx, Monroe University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 85% of students at Monroe University will receive institutional grant aid. At Monroe University, there is a 67% first......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,973
46	Post University	Volleyball	13	96.54	800 – 1,030	18619	31401	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Post University Waterbury, CT Found in Waterbury, Post University’s acceptance rate is 97%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 18% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $18,555 on average. 32% of students decide to stay at Post University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 13 18.8% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $18,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,401
47	Waldorf University	Basketball	13	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 52% first year retention......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
48	Central Penn College	Soccer	12	29.39	660 – 910	18681	40798	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Central Penn College Summerdale, PA Found in Summerdale, Central Penn College accepts 29% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 81% of students at Central Penn College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 12 Acceptance Rate 29.4% SAT Score 660 – 910 Avg. Net Price $18,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,798
49	Post University	Basketball	12	96.54	800 – 1,030	18619	31401	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Post University Waterbury, CT Found in Waterbury, Post University’s acceptance rate is 97%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 18% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $18,555 on average. 32% of students decide to stay at Post University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 12 25.0% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $18,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,401
50	Five Towns College	Basketball	11	73.89	800 – 1,020	23005	25305	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Five Towns College Dix Hills, NY Located in Dix Hills, Five Towns College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 88% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 11 Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 800 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $23,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,305
51	Florida National University-Main Campus	Track and Field (Outdoor)	11	99.81	--	23629	29347	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 11 Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
52	Westcliff University	Volleyball	11	45.09	--	26051	63721	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 32% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 11 47.6% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
53	Westcliff University	Beach Volleyball	11	45.09	--	26051	63721	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 32% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Female Athletes 11 38.9% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
54	Academy of Art University	Tennis	10	100	--	36591	30452	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, Academy of Art University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students attending Academy of Art University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,591 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
55	Grand Canyon University	Golf	10	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Found in Phoenix, Grand Canyon University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 97% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
56	Waldorf University	Bowling	10	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 52% first year retention......Read more Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
57	Grand Canyon University	Tennis	9	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Found in Phoenix, Grand Canyon University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 97% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
58	Florida National University-Main Campus	Cross Country	8	99.81	--	23629	29347	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
59	Post University	Tennis	8	96.54	800 – 1,030	18619	31401	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Post University Waterbury, CT Found in Waterbury, Post University’s acceptance rate is 97%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 18% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $18,555 on average. 32% of students decide to stay at Post University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $18,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,401
60	Salem University	Tennis	8	47.33	900 – 1,130	11626	31612	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Salem University Salem, WV Found in Salem, Salem University’s acceptance rate is 47%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 49% of students at Salem University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 52%....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,612
61	Waldorf University	Golf	8	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 52% first year retention......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
62	Waldorf University	Cross Country	8	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 52% first year retention......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
63	Academy of Art University	Golf	7	100	--	36591	30452	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, Academy of Art University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students attending Academy of Art University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,591 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
64	Monroe University	Cross Country	6	67.51	--	11476	36973	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Monroe University Bronx, NY Based in Bronx, Monroe University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 85% of students at Monroe University will receive institutional grant aid. At Monroe University, there is a 67% first......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 6 20.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,973
65	Westcliff University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	6	45.09	--	26051	63721	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 32% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 6 Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
66	Westcliff University	Tennis	6	45.09	--	26051	63721	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 32% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 6 57.1% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
67	Westcliff University	Wrestling	3	45.09	--	26051	63721	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 32% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes 3 Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

110 12.0%

60.4%

960 – 1,150

$22,239

$47,280

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

47 2.1%

100.0%

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$36,591

$30,452

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges

Soccer

38 31.0%

60.4%

960 – 1,150

$22,239

$47,280

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges

Wrestling

32

72.6%

970 – 1,110

$21,510

$50,515

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges

Softball

31 3.1%

67.5%

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$11,476

$36,973

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges

Volleyball

29 7.4%

67.5%

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$11,476

$36,973

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges

Softball

28 16.7%

99.8%

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$23,629

$29,347

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges

Basketball

28 36.4%

67.5%

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$11,476

$36,973

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges

Soccer

27 12.5%

99.8%

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$23,629

$29,347

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges

Softball

27 58.8%

47.3%

900 – 1,130

$11,626

$31,612

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Private for-profit Colleges

Softball

26

60.4%

960 – 1,150

$22,239

$47,280

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