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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	Montana State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	125	82.14	1,080 – 1,290	18511	44757	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana State University Bozeman, MT “Mountains and Mines” is the motto of Montana State University. In the last admissions cycle, the school received 21,700 applications and accepted 82% of them. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Mechanical Engineering are the most popular undergraduate majors....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 125 14.7% Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,757
2	The University of Montana	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	114	95.86	1,080 – 1,290	17775	35729	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana The University of Montana Missoula, MT Located along the Clark Fork River, The University of Montana's Grizzlies and Lady Griz compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Alumni include Colin Meloy, J.K. Simmons, and Carroll O’Connor, as well as numerous professional athletes, scientists, and politicians. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 114 9.6% Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,729
3	Carroll College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	99	72.64	1,110 – 1,310	26103	43507	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Carroll College Helena, MT Though the school seal features two lions, Carroll College’s mascot is actually a St. Bernard named Halo. Student athletes compete as the Fighting Saints in Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 99 21.4% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,507
4	Rocky Mountain College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	55	69.61	970 – 1,180	19173	41783	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 55 Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
5	University of Providence	Wrestling	46	50.28	830 – 1,140	21175	37734	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana University of Providence Great Falls, MT Located in Great Falls, the University of Providence accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Providence, there is a 71% first year......Read more Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes 46 31.4% Acceptance Rate 50.3% SAT Score 830 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,734
6	Montana Technological University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	36	89.9	1,020 – 1,230	15866	48356	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana Technological University Butte, MT Montana Technological University’s motto “De Re Metallica,” or “Of the metals,” pays homage to the school’s original name – the Montana School of Mines. The school’s seal features mining tools as well. The Orediggers wear green and copper, and athletes could be eligible for athletic scholarships. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 36 9.1% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,866 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,356
7	The University of Montana	Soccer	36	95.86	1,080 – 1,290	17775	35729	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana The University of Montana Missoula, MT Located along the Clark Fork River, The University of Montana's Grizzlies and Lady Griz compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Alumni include Colin Meloy, J.K. Simmons, and Carroll O’Connor, as well as numerous professional athletes, scientists, and politicians. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 36 33.3% Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,729
8	University of Providence	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	35	50.28	830 – 1,140	21175	37734	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana University of Providence Great Falls, MT Located in Great Falls, the University of Providence accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Providence, there is a 71% first year......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 35 7.9% Acceptance Rate 50.3% SAT Score 830 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,734
9	University of Providence	Volleyball	35	50.28	830 – 1,140	21175	37734	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana University of Providence Great Falls, MT Located in Great Falls, the University of Providence accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Providence, there is a 71% first year......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 35 34.6% Acceptance Rate 50.3% SAT Score 830 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,734
10	Montana State University Billings	Soccer	32	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 32 18.5% Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
11	Rocky Mountain College	Basketball	28	69.61	970 – 1,180	19173	41783	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 28 Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
12	Carroll College	Volleyball	27	72.64	1,110 – 1,310	26103	43507	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Carroll College Helena, MT Though the school seal features two lions, Carroll College’s mascot is actually a St. Bernard named Halo. Student athletes compete as the Fighting Saints in Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 27 17.4% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,507
13	University of Providence	Soccer	27	50.28	830 – 1,140	21175	37734	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana University of Providence Great Falls, MT Located in Great Falls, the University of Providence accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Providence, there is a 71% first year......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 27 6.9% Acceptance Rate 50.3% SAT Score 830 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,734
14	Rocky Mountain College	Soccer	26	69.61	970 – 1,180	19173	41783	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 26 Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
15	Carroll College	Basketball	25	72.64	1,110 – 1,310	26103	43507	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Carroll College Helena, MT Though the school seal features two lions, Carroll College’s mascot is actually a St. Bernard named Halo. Student athletes compete as the Fighting Saints in Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 25 7.4% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,507
16	Montana State University Billings	Track and Field (Indoor)	25	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 25 32.4% Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
17	Montana State University Billings	Track and Field (Outdoor)	25	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 25 26.5% Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
18	Carroll College	Soccer	24	72.64	1,110 – 1,310	26103	43507	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Carroll College Helena, MT Though the school seal features two lions, Carroll College’s mascot is actually a St. Bernard named Halo. Student athletes compete as the Fighting Saints in Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 24 4.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,507
19	University of Providence	Softball	24	50.28	830 – 1,140	21175	37734	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana University of Providence Great Falls, MT Located in Great Falls, the University of Providence accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Providence, there is a 71% first year......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 24 4.3% Acceptance Rate 50.3% SAT Score 830 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,734
20	Carroll College	Softball	23	72.64	1,110 – 1,310	26103	43507	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Carroll College Helena, MT Though the school seal features two lions, Carroll College’s mascot is actually a St. Bernard named Halo. Student athletes compete as the Fighting Saints in Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 23 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,507
21	The University of Montana-Western	Rodeo	23	99.5	890 – 1,090	15726	37252	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana The University of Montana-Western Dillon, MT Based in Dillon, The University of Montana-Western’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 44% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rodeo # of Female Athletes 23 4.2% Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,726 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,252
22	Montana State University	Basketball	22	82.14	1,080 – 1,290	18511	44757	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana State University Bozeman, MT “Mountains and Mines” is the motto of Montana State University. In the last admissions cycle, the school received 21,700 applications and accepted 82% of them. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Mechanical Engineering are the most popular undergraduate majors....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 22 37.5% Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,757
23	Montana State University	Volleyball	22	82.14	1,080 – 1,290	18511	44757	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana State University Bozeman, MT “Mountains and Mines” is the motto of Montana State University. In the last admissions cycle, the school received 21,700 applications and accepted 82% of them. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Mechanical Engineering are the most popular undergraduate majors....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 22 22.2% Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,757
24	Rocky Mountain College	Volleyball	22	69.61	970 – 1,180	19173	41783	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 22 21.4% Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
25	University of Providence	Basketball	22	50.28	830 – 1,140	21175	37734	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana University of Providence Great Falls, MT Located in Great Falls, the University of Providence accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Providence, there is a 71% first year......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 22 15.8% Acceptance Rate 50.3% SAT Score 830 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,734
26	Montana State University Billings	Softball	20	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 20 11.1% Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
27	The University of Montana	Volleyball	19	95.86	1,080 – 1,290	17775	35729	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana The University of Montana Missoula, MT Located along the Clark Fork River, The University of Montana's Grizzlies and Lady Griz compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Alumni include Colin Meloy, J.K. Simmons, and Carroll O’Connor, as well as numerous professional athletes, scientists, and politicians. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 11.8% Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,729
28	The University of Montana	Softball	18	95.86	1,080 – 1,290	17775	35729	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana The University of Montana Missoula, MT Located along the Clark Fork River, The University of Montana's Grizzlies and Lady Griz compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Alumni include Colin Meloy, J.K. Simmons, and Carroll O’Connor, as well as numerous professional athletes, scientists, and politicians. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 18 5.3% Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,729
29	The University of Montana-Western	Volleyball	18	99.5	890 – 1,090	15726	37252	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana The University of Montana-Western Dillon, MT Based in Dillon, The University of Montana-Western’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 44% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 18 50.0% Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,726 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,252
30	Montana State University	Skiing	17	82.14	1,080 – 1,290	18511	44757	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana State University Bozeman, MT “Mountains and Mines” is the motto of Montana State University. In the last admissions cycle, the school received 21,700 applications and accepted 82% of them. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Mechanical Engineering are the most popular undergraduate majors....Read more Sport Skiing # of Female Athletes 17 5.6% Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,757
31	Montana State University Billings	Volleyball	15	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
32	Montana Technological University	Basketball	15	89.9	1,020 – 1,230	15866	48356	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana Technological University Butte, MT Montana Technological University’s motto “De Re Metallica,” or “Of the metals,” pays homage to the school’s original name – the Montana School of Mines. The school’s seal features mining tools as well. The Orediggers wear green and copper, and athletes could be eligible for athletic scholarships. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,866 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,356
33	Montana Technological University	Volleyball	15	89.9	1,020 – 1,230	15866	48356	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana Technological University Butte, MT Montana Technological University’s motto “De Re Metallica,” or “Of the metals,” pays homage to the school’s original name – the Montana School of Mines. The school’s seal features mining tools as well. The Orediggers wear green and copper, and athletes could be eligible for athletic scholarships. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 15 16.7% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,866 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,356
34	Montana State University-Northern	Rodeo	14	95.62	890 – 1,090	11789	45045	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana State University-Northern Havre, MT Based in Havre, Montana State University-Northern accepts 96% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 45% of students attending Montana State University-Northern will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rodeo # of Female Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $11,789 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,045
35	The University of Montana	Basketball	14	95.86	1,080 – 1,290	17775	35729	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana The University of Montana Missoula, MT Located along the Clark Fork River, The University of Montana's Grizzlies and Lady Griz compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Alumni include Colin Meloy, J.K. Simmons, and Carroll O’Connor, as well as numerous professional athletes, scientists, and politicians. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,729
36	Montana State University Billings	Basketball	13	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
37	Montana State University-Northern	Basketball	13	95.62	890 – 1,090	11789	45045	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana State University-Northern Havre, MT Based in Havre, Montana State University-Northern accepts 96% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 45% of students attending Montana State University-Northern will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $11,789 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,045
38	Montana State University-Northern	Volleyball	13	95.62	890 – 1,090	11789	45045	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana State University-Northern Havre, MT Based in Havre, Montana State University-Northern accepts 96% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 45% of students attending Montana State University-Northern will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $11,789 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,045
39	Rocky Mountain College	Golf	13	69.61	970 – 1,180	19173	41783	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
40	Rocky Mountain College	Skiing	13	69.61	970 – 1,180	19173	41783	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Sport Skiing # of Female Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
41	Carroll College	Golf	12	72.64	1,110 – 1,310	26103	43507	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Carroll College Helena, MT Though the school seal features two lions, Carroll College’s mascot is actually a St. Bernard named Halo. Student athletes compete as the Fighting Saints in Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 12 100.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,507
42	The University of Montana-Western	Basketball	12	99.5	890 – 1,090	15726	37252	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana The University of Montana-Western Dillon, MT Based in Dillon, The University of Montana-Western’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 44% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 12 7.7% Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,726 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,252
43	The University of Montana-Western	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	11	99.5	890 – 1,090	15726	37252	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana The University of Montana-Western Dillon, MT Based in Dillon, The University of Montana-Western’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 44% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 11 45.0% Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,726 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,252
44	Montana State University	Tennis	10	82.14	1,080 – 1,290	18511	44757	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana State University Bozeman, MT “Mountains and Mines” is the motto of Montana State University. In the last admissions cycle, the school received 21,700 applications and accepted 82% of them. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Mechanical Engineering are the most popular undergraduate majors....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,757
45	Montana State University Billings	Cross Country	10	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 10 28.6% Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
46	Montana Technological University	Golf	10	89.9	1,020 – 1,230	15866	48356	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana Technological University Butte, MT Montana Technological University’s motto “De Re Metallica,” or “Of the metals,” pays homage to the school’s original name – the Montana School of Mines. The school’s seal features mining tools as well. The Orediggers wear green and copper, and athletes could be eligible for athletic scholarships. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 10 9.1% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,866 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,356
47	Salish Kootenai College	Basketball	10	72.88	--	9551	28894	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Salish Kootenai College Pablo, MT Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 72.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,894
48	Montana State University Billings	Golf	9	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
49	The University of Montana	Tennis	9	95.86	1,080 – 1,290	17775	35729	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana The University of Montana Missoula, MT Located along the Clark Fork River, The University of Montana's Grizzlies and Lady Griz compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Alumni include Colin Meloy, J.K. Simmons, and Carroll O’Connor, as well as numerous professional athletes, scientists, and politicians. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,729
50	Montana State University	Golf	8	82.14	1,080 – 1,290	18511	44757	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana State University Bozeman, MT “Mountains and Mines” is the motto of Montana State University. In the last admissions cycle, the school received 21,700 applications and accepted 82% of them. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Mechanical Engineering are the most popular undergraduate majors....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,757
51	The University of Montana	Golf	7	95.86	1,080 – 1,290	17775	35729	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana The University of Montana Missoula, MT Located along the Clark Fork River, The University of Montana's Grizzlies and Lady Griz compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Alumni include Colin Meloy, J.K. Simmons, and Carroll O’Connor, as well as numerous professional athletes, scientists, and politicians. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 7 22.2% Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,729
52	University of Providence	Golf	6	50.28	830 – 1,140	21175	37734	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana University of Providence Great Falls, MT Located in Great Falls, the University of Providence accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Providence, there is a 71% first year......Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 6 Acceptance Rate 50.3% SAT Score 830 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,734
53	Montana State University Billings	Other Sports	3	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 3 Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
54	Montana State University-Northern	Golf	3	95.62	890 – 1,090	11789	45045	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana State University-Northern Havre, MT Based in Havre, Montana State University-Northern accepts 96% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 45% of students attending Montana State University-Northern will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 3 40.0% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $11,789 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,045
55	Montana State University-Northern	Cross Country	3	95.62	890 – 1,090	11789	45045	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana State University-Northern Havre, MT Based in Havre, Montana State University-Northern accepts 96% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 45% of students attending Montana State University-Northern will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 3 25.0% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $11,789 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,045
56	Carroll College	Football	0	72.64	1,110 – 1,310	26103	43507	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Carroll College Helena, MT Though the school seal features two lions, Carroll College’s mascot is actually a St. Bernard named Halo. Student athletes compete as the Fighting Saints in Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,507
57	Montana State University	Football	0	82.14	1,080 – 1,290	18511	44757	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana State University Bozeman, MT “Mountains and Mines” is the motto of Montana State University. In the last admissions cycle, the school received 21,700 applications and accepted 82% of them. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Mechanical Engineering are the most popular undergraduate majors....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,757
58	Montana State University Billings	Baseball	0	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
59	Montana State University-Northern	Football	0	95.62	890 – 1,090	11789	45045	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana State University-Northern Havre, MT Based in Havre, Montana State University-Northern accepts 96% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 45% of students attending Montana State University-Northern will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $11,789 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,045
60	Montana State University-Northern	Wrestling	0	95.62	890 – 1,090	11789	45045	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana State University-Northern Havre, MT Based in Havre, Montana State University-Northern accepts 96% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 45% of students attending Montana State University-Northern will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $11,789 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,045
61	Montana Technological University	Football	0	89.9	1,020 – 1,230	15866	48356	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Montana Technological University Butte, MT Montana Technological University’s motto “De Re Metallica,” or “Of the metals,” pays homage to the school’s original name – the Montana School of Mines. The school’s seal features mining tools as well. The Orediggers wear green and copper, and athletes could be eligible for athletic scholarships. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,866 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,356
62	Rocky Mountain College	Football	0	69.61	970 – 1,180	19173	41783	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
63	The University of Montana	Football	0	95.86	1,080 – 1,290	17775	35729	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana The University of Montana Missoula, MT Located along the Clark Fork River, The University of Montana's Grizzlies and Lady Griz compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Alumni include Colin Meloy, J.K. Simmons, and Carroll O’Connor, as well as numerous professional athletes, scientists, and politicians. Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,729
64	The University of Montana-Western	Football	0	99.5	890 – 1,090	15726	37252	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana The University of Montana-Western Dillon, MT Based in Dillon, The University of Montana-Western’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 44% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,726 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,252
65	University of Providence	Ice Hockey	0	50.28	830 – 1,140	21175	37734	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana University of Providence Great Falls, MT Located in Great Falls, the University of Providence accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Providence, there is a 71% first year......Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 50.3% SAT Score 830 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,734

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

125 14.7%

82.1%

1,080 – 1,290

$18,511

$44,757

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

114 9.6%

95.9%

1,080 – 1,290

$17,775

$35,729

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

99 21.4%

72.6%

1,110 – 1,310

$26,103

$43,507

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

55

69.6%

970 – 1,180

$19,173

$41,783

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana

Wrestling

46 31.4%

50.3%

830 – 1,140

$21,175

$37,734

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

36 9.1%

89.9%

1,020 – 1,230

$15,866

$48,356

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana

Soccer

36 33.3%

95.9%

1,080 – 1,290

$17,775

$35,729

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

35 7.9%

50.3%

830 – 1,140

$21,175

$37,734

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana

Volleyball

35 34.6%

50.3%

830 – 1,140

$21,175

$37,734

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana

Soccer

32 18.5%

99.9%

930 – 1,140

$13,252

$39,531

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Montana

Basketball

28

69.6%

970 – 1,180

$19,173

$41,783

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