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Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo

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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	University of California-Los Angeles	Water Polo	34	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 34 5.6% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
2	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Water Polo	33	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 33 37.5% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
3	California Baptist University	Water Polo	31	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 31 10.7% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
4	Loyola Marymount University	Water Polo	28	45.08	1,280 – 1,430	54471	62763	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA Loyola Marymount University is home to the LMU Lions, who wear crimson and blue and compete in the NCAA Division I without football West Coast Conference. Their mascot is named Iggy. Law, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General are the three most popular areas of study....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 28 Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $54,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,763
5	University of California-San Diego	Water Polo	28	26.77	1,290 – 1,490	13293	65669	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA The southernmost campus of the University of California system, the San Diego campus is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The school offers over 160 undergraduate programs and nearly 20 organized research units. It also hosts the region’s only academic Health System. San Diego has a 94% first year retention rate. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 28 6.7% Acceptance Rate 26.8% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $13,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,669
6	University of Southern California	Water Polo	28	9.81	1,450 – 1,550	41496	74461	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 28 15.2% Acceptance Rate 9.8% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
7	California State University-Fullerton	Water Polo	27	90.52	--	6283	48558	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Based in Fullerton, California State University-Fullerton accepts 91% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 27 28.6% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,558
8	California State University-Long Beach	Water Polo	27	46.28	1,030 – 1,240	9731	50062	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Located in Long Beach, California State University-Long Beach accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 27 12.9% Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,731 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,062
9	Indiana University-Bloomington	Water Polo	26	78.21	1,200 – 1,420	16282	53417	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Bloomington is the flagship and largest campus of Indiana University. Alumni include Bob Chapek, Suzanne Collins, and Jimmy Wales. IUB is somewhat selective and has an impressive 91% first year retention rate. 81% of students graduate in six years. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 26 7.1% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,417
10	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	Water Polo	26	15.64	1,370 – 1,530	19005	73762	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was founded in 1817, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan. The most commonly chosen major at UMich is Computer and Information Sciences, General. During the last admissions cycle, 47% of accepted students decide to attend. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 26 10.3% Acceptance Rate 15.6% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $19,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,762
11	University of the Pacific	Water Polo	26	71.32	1,180 – 1,470	30975	62672	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo University of the Pacific Stockton, CA Located in Stockton, the University of the Pacific accepts 71% of applicants and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at the University of the Pacific will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 26 36.8% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $30,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,672
12	Augustana College	Water Polo	25	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 25 56.3% Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
13	Biola University	Water Polo	25	74.82	1,170 – 1,370	30510	45752	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 25 4.2% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
14	Brown University	Water Polo	25	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 25 7.4% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
15	California State University-Fresno	Water Polo	25	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 78% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 25 25.0% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
16	Chapman University	Water Polo	25	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 25 19.0% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
17	University of California-Irvine	Water Polo	25	28.78	1,240 – 1,440	14647	56210	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA The University of California, Irvine offers over 85 undergraduate majors, with many choosing Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. Part of the Big West Conference, over 50 Anteaters have competed in the Olympics and brought home more than 30 medals. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 25 7.4% Acceptance Rate 28.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,647 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,210
18	California State University-Northridge	Water Polo	24	88.1	900 – 1,110	8222	44372	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA Located in Northridge, California State University-Northridge accepts 88% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at California State University-Northridge will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 24 Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $8,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,372
19	University of California-Davis	Water Polo	24	41.83	1,180 – 1,420	17315	58461	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo University of California-Davis Davis, CA The University of California – Davis is the seventh campus within the University of California system. It was originally an agricultural branch when founded in 1905, and was known as University Farm. Famous alumni have included the CEO of Chevron, John S....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 24 Acceptance Rate 41.8% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,315 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,461
20	Wagner College	Water Polo	24	88	1,180 – 1,300	28109	63439	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 24 20.0% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
21	California Lutheran University	Water Polo	23	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 23 9.5% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
22	Pitzer College	Water Polo	23	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 23 27.8% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
23	Pomona College	Water Polo	23	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 38 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 23 27.8% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
24	University of California-Berkeley	Water Polo	23	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 23 14.8% Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
25	Carthage College	Water Polo	22	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 22 10.0% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
26	Mount St. Mary's University	Water Polo	22	73.81	1,030 – 1,280	25298	48915	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD Found in Emmitsburg, Mount St- Mary's University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Mount St- Mary's University will receive institutional grant aid. At Mount St- Mary's University, there is a 71%......Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 22 4.8% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,915
27	San Diego State University	Water Polo	22	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 22 4.3% Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
28	Santa Clara University	Water Polo	22	48	1,350 – 1,490	49651	91198	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA Opened in 1851, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher education in California. A NCAA Division I without football school, athletes are known as the Broncos and compete in the West Coast Conference. Former Broncos have gone onto play in the NBA, NFL, and MLB....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 22 4.8% Acceptance Rate 48.0% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $49,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $91,198
29	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Water Polo	22	86.6	1,070 – 1,290	14557	45701	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 87% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 80% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 22 Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
30	Concordia University-Irvine	Water Polo	21	65.99	1,050 – 1,300	29413	53777	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA Concordia University, Irvine is a private school affiliated with the Lutheran Church. It currently has more graduates than undergraduates attending, and two popular majors include Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Educational Leadership and Administration, and General....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 21 16.7% Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $29,413 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,777
31	Siena College	Water Polo	21	77.64	1,150 – 1,380	32602	56526	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Siena College Loudonville, NY Located in Loudonville, Siena College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 98% of students attending Siena College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Siena College, there is a 82% first year retention rate and around 72% of......Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 21 23.5% Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $32,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,526
32	Claremont McKenna College	Water Polo	20	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 20 9.1% Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
33	Saint Francis University	Water Polo	20	79.16	1,050 – 1,250	27421	56920	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Saint Francis University Loretto, PA Founded in 1847, Saint Francis University is affiliated with the Catholic Church. The 600-acre campus is home to a museum of art, The Institute for Contemporary Franciscan Life, and a 9-hole golf course. SFU is a NCAA Division I-FCS member and the Red Flash compete in the Northeast Conference. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 20 16.7% Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,920
34	Stanford University	Water Polo	20	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 20 28.6% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
35	University of California-Santa Barbara	Water Polo	20	32.96	1,260 – 1,480	15283	56852	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Part of the University of California system and a Public Ivy, the Santa Barbara campus is located on the Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. An extremely selective school, it also has a first year retention rate of 93%. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 20 9.1% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $15,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,852
36	Austin College	Water Polo	19	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 19 18.8% Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
37	Azusa Pacific University	Water Polo	19	79.59	990 – 1,300	26117	56794	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 19 11.8% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
38	California State University-East Bay	Water Polo	19	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 79% and its four year......Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 19 35.7% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $10,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
39	Iona University	Water Polo	19	86.94	1,120 – 1,310	28557	51218	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Iona University New Rochelle, NY Found in New Rochelle, Iona University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Iona University, there is a 77% first year retention......Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 19 9.5% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,218
40	Marist University	Water Polo	19	56.51	1,200 – 1,360	40106	62546	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Marist University Poughkeepsie, NY Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 19 Acceptance Rate 56.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $40,106 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,546
41	San Jose State University	Water Polo	19	84.61	--	13833	62448	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 19 5.0% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
42	Harvard University	Water Polo	18	3.65	1,510 – 1,590	17900	99572	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Harvard University Cambridge, MA Harvard University has more alumni, researchers, and faculty that have won Nobel Prizes and Field Medals than any other school in the world. It also produced eight U.S. presidents, 188 living billionaires, and 110 Olympic medalists....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 18 10.0% Acceptance Rate 3.7% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $17,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $99,572
43	Villanova University	Water Polo	18	26.98	1,410 – 1,510	37946	84905	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Villanova University Villanova, PA Villanova University is the oldest Catholic university in Pennsylvania and the only Augustinian university in the country. The school has deep religious roots, and the administration is led by priests. Their motto is “Veritas, Unitas, Caritas” or “Truth, Unity, Charity.” Two famous alumni include Jill Biden and Howie Long. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 18 5.9% Acceptance Rate 27.0% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $37,946 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,905
44	Virginia Military Institute	Water Polo	18	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Southern Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 18 63.6% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
45	California State University-Monterey Bay	Water Polo	17	97.34	900 – 1,210	15222	48648	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA Located in Seaside, California State University-Monterey Bay accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at California State University-Monterey Bay currently receive institutional......Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 17 19.0% Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,648
46	Macalester College	Water Polo	17	28.52	1,360 – 1,490	38571	46244	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Research and Experimental Psychology, Other....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
47	McKendree University	Water Polo	17	63.88	920 – 1,300	25200	49439	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo McKendree University Lebanon, IL Located in Lebanon, McKendree University’s acceptance rate is 64% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 87% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 17 15.0% Acceptance Rate 63.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $25,200 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,439
48	Mercyhurst University	Water Polo	17	81.02	1,080 – 1,300	26962	39565	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Mercyhurst University Erie, PA Based in Erie, Mercyhurst University’s acceptance rate is 81%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 95% of students at Mercyhurst University will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $28,508 on average. The first year retention rate is 79%....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 17 15.0% Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,565
49	Occidental College	Water Polo	17	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
50	Princeton University	Water Polo	17	4.62	1,510 – 1,570	19811	87815	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Princeton University Princeton, NJ A private Ivy League research university, Princeton University was founded in 1746 and originally known as the College of New Jersey, making it the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the country. An extremely selective school, Princeton receives around 40,500 applications annually. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 17 26.1% Acceptance Rate 4.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,815
51	Salem University	Water Polo	17	47.33	900 – 1,130	11626	31612	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo 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
52	Gannon University	Water Polo	16	74.16	1,060 – 1,290	23942	55319	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Gannon University Erie, PA Based in Erie, Gannon University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 82% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 16 5.9% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,942 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,319
53	La Salle University	Water Polo	16	95.52	900 – 1,110	20119	53701	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo La Salle University Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, La Salle University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 92% of students at La Salle University currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 16 20.0% Acceptance Rate 95.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,119 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,701
54	Bucknell University	Water Polo	15	28.93	1,180 – 1,400	38486	78852	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA Bucknell University was founded in 1846 and has a proud tradition of fostering diversity and inclusion. Most students are undergraduates and they enjoy a cozy 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, Bucknell has 743 athletes competing in several sports, such as Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 15 16.7% Acceptance Rate 28.9% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $38,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,852
55	California State University Maritime Academy	Water Polo	15	98.73	930 – 1,210	16081	84676	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA Cal Maritime is one of the 23 campuses that make up the California State University system. Students learn on a training ship, known as the “Golden Bear,” that serves as a floating classroom and laboratory. Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer is the most popular area of study out of 7 programs. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 15 36.4% Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,676
56	University of La Verne	Water Polo	15	48.48	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 15 25.0% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
57	University of Redlands	Water Polo	15	82.71	1,110 – 1,340	28054	61686	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 65 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 15 11.8% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
58	Fresno Pacific University	Water Polo	14	57.52	970 – 1,180	15668	51422	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA Fresno Pacific University started as the Pacific Bible Institute in 1944, where courses were taught in a home. It became a university in 1997. FPU offers a four-year graduation guarantee – if students meet their responsibilities but need longer than four years, they can take the remaining necessary courses at no cost. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 14 22.2% Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,422
59	Modesto Junior College	Water Polo	14	16.54	--	13093	59213	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA Based in Modesto, Modesto Junior College accepts 17% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 4% of students attending Modesto Junior College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 14 16.7% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,093 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
60	California Institute of Technology	Water Polo	13	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
61	Connecticut College	Water Polo	13	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
62	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College	Water Polo	13	96.83	1,130 – 1,320	20964	55620	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA Found in Erie, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College’s acceptance rate is 97%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
63	San Diego Mesa College	Water Polo	13	80.92	--	3175	35773	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 13 23.5% Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,773
64	Santa Monica College	Water Polo	13	43.84	--	5636	51847	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 43.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,636 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,847
65	University of California-Merced	Water Polo	13	91.52	980 – 1,160	13232	48475	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo University of California-Merced Merced, CA Located in Merced, the University of California-Merced accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 71% of students at the University of California-Merced currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 13 8.3% Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $13,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,475
66	Cypress College	Water Polo	12	0	--	7730	51562	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Cypress College Cypress, CA Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 12 7.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,562
67	Long Island University	Water Polo	12	89.77	1,150 – 1,360	22620	47543	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Long Island University Brookville, NY Found in Brookville, Long Island University accepts 90% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 95% of students at Long Island University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 12 40.0% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $22,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,543
68	Whittier College	Water Polo	12	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 12 14.3% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
69	Washington & Jefferson College	Water Polo	11	80.64	1,040 – 1,280	26051	52082	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA Washington & Jefferson College came about in 1865 when Washington College and Jefferson College, both founded in the early 1800s, merged. The 60-acre campus is home to McMillan Hall, which was built in 1793, and the school was featured in the Netflix show, “Mindhunter.” 76% of students graduate within six years. Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 80.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,082
70	Wheaton College (Massachusetts)	Water Polo	11	67.73	1,150 – 1,320	31638	51607	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA Wheaton College got its start as the Wheaton Female Seminary in 1834. It received its current moniker in 1912 and began admitting men in 1988. To offer more courses to students, Wheaton has partnerships with Brown University and nine other local schools....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 11 Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $31,638 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,607
71	Ottawa University-Surprise	Water Polo	10	39.88	860 – 1,080	35030	49139	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes – Water Polo Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Located in Surprise, Ottawa University-Surprise’s acceptance rate is 40% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Ottawa University-Surprise currently receive grant aid from the school. 44% of students decide to stay at Ottawa University-Surprise after completing their first year....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139