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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	George Fox University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	139	93.51	1,060 – 1,340	30649	53568	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends George Fox University Newberg, OR George Fox University is a private Christian institution with an 83% first year retention rate and 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. GFU’s student athletes are known as the Bruins. Wearing navy blue and gold, they compete in the NCAA Division III with football Northwest Conference. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 139 17.8% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,568
2	Malone University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	95	75.86	970 – 1,180	23362	43056	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Malone University Canton, OH Malone University offers up to Post-master's certificates. Affiliated with the Evangelical Friends Church, the school’s motto is “Christ’s Kingdom First.” A part of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, 398 Pioneers compete in sports, such as Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Basketball, and Soccer. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 95 3.1% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,056
3	William Penn University	Soccer	40	51.88	890 – 1,110	22361	40189	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA Found in Oskaloosa, William Penn University’s acceptance rate is 52% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending William Penn University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 40 4.8% Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,189
4	William Penn University	Volleyball	36	51.88	890 – 1,110	22361	40189	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA Found in Oskaloosa, William Penn University’s acceptance rate is 52% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending William Penn University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 36 28.6% Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,189
5	William Penn University	Softball	34	51.88	890 – 1,110	22361	40189	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA Found in Oskaloosa, William Penn University’s acceptance rate is 52% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending William Penn University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 34 10.5% Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,189
6	Wilmington College	Softball	34	84.6	970 – 1,170	24915	41889	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Wilmington College Wilmington, OH Located in Wilmington, Wilmington College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Wilmington College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 34 21.4% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,915 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,889
7	Guilford College	Softball	33	83.76	900 – 1,150	22620	40401	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Guilford College Greensboro, NC Located in Greensboro, Guilford College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Guilford College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 33 22.2% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 900 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,401
8	William Penn University	Wrestling	32	51.88	890 – 1,110	22361	40189	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA Found in Oskaloosa, William Penn University’s acceptance rate is 52% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending William Penn University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes 32 18.5% Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,189
9	Malone University	Soccer	31	75.86	970 – 1,180	23362	43056	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Malone University Canton, OH Malone University offers up to Post-master's certificates. Affiliated with the Evangelical Friends Church, the school’s motto is “Christ’s Kingdom First.” A part of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, 398 Pioneers compete in sports, such as Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Basketball, and Soccer. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 31 6.9% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,056
10	William Penn University	Other Sports	31	51.88	890 – 1,110	22361	40189	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA Found in Oskaloosa, William Penn University’s acceptance rate is 52% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending William Penn University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 31 Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,189
11	Wilmington College	Soccer	31	84.6	970 – 1,170	24915	41889	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Wilmington College Wilmington, OH Located in Wilmington, Wilmington College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Wilmington College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 31 Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,915 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,889
12	William Penn University	Basketball	28	51.88	890 – 1,110	22361	40189	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA Found in Oskaloosa, William Penn University’s acceptance rate is 52% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending William Penn University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 28 15.2% Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,189
13	George Fox University	Soccer	27	93.51	1,060 – 1,340	30649	53568	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends George Fox University Newberg, OR George Fox University is a private Christian institution with an 83% first year retention rate and 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. GFU’s student athletes are known as the Bruins. Wearing navy blue and gold, they compete in the NCAA Division III with football Northwest Conference. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 27 3.8% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,568
14	Earlham College	Soccer	26	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 26 73.3% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
15	Guilford College	Soccer	25	83.76	900 – 1,150	22620	40401	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Guilford College Greensboro, NC Located in Greensboro, Guilford College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Guilford College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 25 19.4% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 900 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,401
16	William Penn University	Track and Field (Indoor)	25	51.88	890 – 1,110	22361	40189	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA Found in Oskaloosa, William Penn University’s acceptance rate is 52% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending William Penn University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 25 47.1% Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,189
17	Wilmington College	Track and Field (Indoor)	24	84.6	970 – 1,170	24915	41889	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Wilmington College Wilmington, OH Located in Wilmington, Wilmington College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Wilmington College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 24 50.0% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,915 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,889
18	George Fox University	Other Sports	22	93.51	1,060 – 1,340	30649	53568	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends George Fox University Newberg, OR George Fox University is a private Christian institution with an 83% first year retention rate and 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. GFU’s student athletes are known as the Bruins. Wearing navy blue and gold, they compete in the NCAA Division III with football Northwest Conference. Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 22 46.7% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,568
19	Malone University	Softball	22	75.86	970 – 1,180	23362	43056	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Malone University Canton, OH Malone University offers up to Post-master's certificates. Affiliated with the Evangelical Friends Church, the school’s motto is “Christ’s Kingdom First.” A part of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, 398 Pioneers compete in sports, such as Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Basketball, and Soccer. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 22 4.8% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,056
20	Wilmington College	Swimming	21	84.6	970 – 1,170	24915	41889	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Wilmington College Wilmington, OH Located in Wilmington, Wilmington College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Wilmington College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 21 23.5% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,915 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,889
21	Guilford College	Lacrosse	20	83.76	900 – 1,150	22620	40401	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Guilford College Greensboro, NC Located in Greensboro, Guilford College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Guilford College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 20 33.3% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 900 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,401
22	William Penn University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	20	51.88	890 – 1,110	22361	40189	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA Found in Oskaloosa, William Penn University’s acceptance rate is 52% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending William Penn University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 20 11.1% Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,189
23	Wilmington College	Volleyball	20	84.6	970 – 1,170	24915	41889	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Wilmington College Wilmington, OH Located in Wilmington, Wilmington College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Wilmington College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 20 13.0% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,915 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,889
24	Earlham College	Field Hockey	19	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 19 46.2% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
25	Guilford College	Basketball	19	83.76	900 – 1,150	22620	40401	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Guilford College Greensboro, NC Located in Greensboro, Guilford College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Guilford College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 19 26.7% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 900 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,401
26	Malone University	Lacrosse	19	75.86	970 – 1,180	23362	43056	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Malone University Canton, OH Malone University offers up to Post-master's certificates. Affiliated with the Evangelical Friends Church, the school’s motto is “Christ’s Kingdom First.” A part of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, 398 Pioneers compete in sports, such as Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Basketball, and Soccer. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 19 Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,056
27	Malone University	Volleyball	19	75.86	970 – 1,180	23362	43056	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Malone University Canton, OH Malone University offers up to Post-master's certificates. Affiliated with the Evangelical Friends Church, the school’s motto is “Christ’s Kingdom First.” A part of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, 398 Pioneers compete in sports, such as Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Basketball, and Soccer. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 18.8% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,056
28	Wilmington College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	18	84.6	970 – 1,170	24915	41889	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Wilmington College Wilmington, OH Located in Wilmington, Wilmington College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Wilmington College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 18 14.3% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,915 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,889
29	Earlham College	Volleyball	17	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 15.0% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
30	George Fox University	Softball	17	93.51	1,060 – 1,340	30649	53568	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends George Fox University Newberg, OR George Fox University is a private Christian institution with an 83% first year retention rate and 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. GFU’s student athletes are known as the Bruins. Wearing navy blue and gold, they compete in the NCAA Division III with football Northwest Conference. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 17 32.0% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,568
31	George Fox University	Swimming	17	93.51	1,060 – 1,340	30649	53568	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends George Fox University Newberg, OR George Fox University is a private Christian institution with an 83% first year retention rate and 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. GFU’s student athletes are known as the Bruins. Wearing navy blue and gold, they compete in the NCAA Division III with football Northwest Conference. Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 17 30.8% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,568
32	George Fox University	Volleyball	17	93.51	1,060 – 1,340	30649	53568	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends George Fox University Newberg, OR George Fox University is a private Christian institution with an 83% first year retention rate and 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. GFU’s student athletes are known as the Bruins. Wearing navy blue and gold, they compete in the NCAA Division III with football Northwest Conference. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,568
33	Guilford College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	17	83.76	900 – 1,150	22620	40401	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Guilford College Greensboro, NC Located in Greensboro, Guilford College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Guilford College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 17 21.4% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 900 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,401
34	Guilford College	Volleyball	17	83.76	900 – 1,150	22620	40401	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Guilford College Greensboro, NC Located in Greensboro, Guilford College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Guilford College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 900 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,401
35	William Penn University	Bowling	17	51.88	890 – 1,110	22361	40189	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA Found in Oskaloosa, William Penn University’s acceptance rate is 52% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending William Penn University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 17 5.6% Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,189
36	Earlham College	Softball	16	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
37	George Fox University	Lacrosse	16	93.51	1,060 – 1,340	30649	53568	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends George Fox University Newberg, OR George Fox University is a private Christian institution with an 83% first year retention rate and 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. GFU’s student athletes are known as the Bruins. Wearing navy blue and gold, they compete in the NCAA Division III with football Northwest Conference. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,568
38	Earlham College	Basketball	15	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 15.4% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
39	George Fox University	Basketball	15	93.51	1,060 – 1,340	30649	53568	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends George Fox University Newberg, OR George Fox University is a private Christian institution with an 83% first year retention rate and 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. GFU’s student athletes are known as the Bruins. Wearing navy blue and gold, they compete in the NCAA Division III with football Northwest Conference. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 11.8% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,568
40	Malone University	Other Sports	14	75.86	970 – 1,180	23362	43056	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Malone University Canton, OH Malone University offers up to Post-master's certificates. Affiliated with the Evangelical Friends Church, the school’s motto is “Christ’s Kingdom First.” A part of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, 398 Pioneers compete in sports, such as Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Basketball, and Soccer. Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,056
41	William Penn University	Lacrosse	14	51.88	890 – 1,110	22361	40189	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA Found in Oskaloosa, William Penn University’s acceptance rate is 52% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending William Penn University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 14 12.5% Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,189
42	Wilmington College	Basketball	14	84.6	970 – 1,170	24915	41889	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Wilmington College Wilmington, OH Located in Wilmington, Wilmington College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Wilmington College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 17.6% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,915 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,889
43	Guilford College	Other Sports	12	83.76	900 – 1,150	22620	40401	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Guilford College Greensboro, NC Located in Greensboro, Guilford College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Guilford College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 12 29.4% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 900 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,401
44	Malone University	Basketball	12	75.86	970 – 1,180	23362	43056	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Malone University Canton, OH Malone University offers up to Post-master's certificates. Affiliated with the Evangelical Friends Church, the school’s motto is “Christ’s Kingdom First.” A part of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, 398 Pioneers compete in sports, such as Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Basketball, and Soccer. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 12 14.3% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,056
45	Malone University	Golf	12	75.86	970 – 1,180	23362	43056	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Malone University Canton, OH Malone University offers up to Post-master's certificates. Affiliated with the Evangelical Friends Church, the school’s motto is “Christ’s Kingdom First.” A part of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, 398 Pioneers compete in sports, such as Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Basketball, and Soccer. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 12 29.4% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,056
46	William Penn University	Golf	12	51.88	890 – 1,110	22361	40189	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA Found in Oskaloosa, William Penn University’s acceptance rate is 52% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending William Penn University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 12 14.3% Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,189
47	Barclay College	Basketball	11	54.49	930 – 1,110	25548	35820	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Barclay College Haviland, KS Located in Haviland, Barclay College accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $15 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 11 21.4% Acceptance Rate 54.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $25,548 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,820
48	Malone University	Swimming	10	75.86	970 – 1,180	23362	43056	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Malone University Canton, OH Malone University offers up to Post-master's certificates. Affiliated with the Evangelical Friends Church, the school’s motto is “Christ’s Kingdom First.” A part of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, 398 Pioneers compete in sports, such as Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Basketball, and Soccer. Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,056
49	Earlham College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	9	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
50	George Fox University	Golf	9	93.51	1,060 – 1,340	30649	53568	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends George Fox University Newberg, OR George Fox University is a private Christian institution with an 83% first year retention rate and 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. GFU’s student athletes are known as the Bruins. Wearing navy blue and gold, they compete in the NCAA Division III with football Northwest Conference. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 28.6% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,568
51	George Fox University	Tennis	9	93.51	1,060 – 1,340	30649	53568	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends George Fox University Newberg, OR George Fox University is a private Christian institution with an 83% first year retention rate and 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. GFU’s student athletes are known as the Bruins. Wearing navy blue and gold, they compete in the NCAA Division III with football Northwest Conference. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 25.0% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,568
52	Guilford College	Swimming	9	83.76	900 – 1,150	22620	40401	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Guilford College Greensboro, NC Located in Greensboro, Guilford College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Guilford College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 900 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,401
53	Earlham College	Track and Field (Indoor)	8	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 8 14.3% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
54	Guilford College	Tennis	8	83.76	900 – 1,150	22620	40401	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Guilford College Greensboro, NC Located in Greensboro, Guilford College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Guilford College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 900 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,401
55	Wilmington College	Cross Country	8	84.6	970 – 1,170	24915	41889	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Wilmington College Wilmington, OH Located in Wilmington, Wilmington College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Wilmington College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,915 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,889
56	Barclay College	Volleyball	7	54.49	930 – 1,110	25548	35820	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Barclay College Haviland, KS Located in Haviland, Barclay College accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $15 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 7 Acceptance Rate 54.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $25,548 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,820
57	Earlham College	Tennis	7	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 7 22.2% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
58	William Penn University	Cross Country	7	51.88	890 – 1,110	22361	40189	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA Found in Oskaloosa, William Penn University’s acceptance rate is 52% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending William Penn University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,189
59	Earlham College	Golf	6	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 6 50.0% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
60	Barclay College	Cross Country	2	54.49	930 – 1,110	25548	35820	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Barclay College Haviland, KS Located in Haviland, Barclay College accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $15 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 2 33.3% Acceptance Rate 54.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $25,548 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,820
61	Earlham College	Cross Country	2	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 2 60.0% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

139 17.8%

93.5%

1,060 – 1,340

$30,649

$53,568

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

95 3.1%

75.9%

970 – 1,180

$23,362

$43,056

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends

Soccer

40 4.8%

51.9%

890 – 1,110

$22,361

$40,189

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends

Volleyball

36 28.6%

51.9%

890 – 1,110

$22,361

$40,189

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends

Softball

34 10.5%

51.9%

890 – 1,110

$22,361

$40,189

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends

Softball

34 21.4%

84.6%

970 – 1,170

$24,915

$41,889

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends

Softball

33 22.2%

83.8%

900 – 1,150

$22,620

$40,401

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends

Wrestling

32 18.5%

51.9%

890 – 1,110

$22,361

$40,189

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends

Soccer

31 6.9%

75.9%

970 – 1,180

$23,362

$43,056

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends

Other Sports

31

51.9%

890 – 1,110

$22,361

$40,189

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Friends

Soccer

31

84.6%

970 – 1,170

$24,915

$41,889

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