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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	Brown University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	150	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island 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 Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 150 2.0% 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
2	Bryant University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	123	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 123 2.4% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
3	University of Rhode Island	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	120	72.16	1,020 – 1,280	20964	57446	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 72% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 120 6.2% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
4	Providence College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	92	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Female Athletes 92 24.3% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
5	University of Rhode Island	Rowing	65	72.16	1,020 – 1,280	20964	57446	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 72% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 65 8.3% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
6	Brown University	Rowing	49	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island 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 Rowing # of Female Athletes 49 8.9% 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
7	Brown University	Lacrosse	45	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island 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 Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 45 21.6% 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
8	Brown University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	37	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island 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 Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 37 8.8% 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
9	Roger Williams University	Soccer	35	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 35 6.1% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
10	Providence College	Swimming	33	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 33 3.1% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
11	Brown University	Soccer	32	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island 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 Soccer # of Female Athletes 32 3.2% 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
12	Bryant University	Lacrosse	32	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 32 Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
13	Johnson & Wales University-Providence	Soccer	31	88.44	920 – 1,180	33480	35802	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Based in Providence, Johnson & Wales University-Providence accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 31 6.1% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $33,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,802
14	Brown University	Other Sports	30	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island 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 Other Sports # of Female Athletes 30 20.0% 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	Salve Regina University	Soccer	30	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	37794	55027	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 30 11.1% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $37,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
16	University of Rhode Island	Swimming and Diving (combined)	30	72.16	1,020 – 1,280	20964	57446	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 72% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 30 11.8% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
17	Bryant University	Field Hockey	28	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 28 12.0% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
18	Bryant University	Softball	28	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 28 3.4% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
19	Bryant University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	28	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Female Athletes 28 6.7% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
20	Providence College	Soccer	28	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 28 Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
21	Roger Williams University	Lacrosse	27	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 27 8.0% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
22	Roger Williams University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	27	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 27 8.0% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
23	Bryant University	Soccer	26	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 26 10.3% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
24	Salve Regina University	Ice Hockey	26	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	37794	55027	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 26 4.0% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $37,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
25	Brown University	Ice Hockey	25	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island 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 Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 25 13.6% 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
26	Brown University	Water Polo	25	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island 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
27	Providence College	Field Hockey	25	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 25 8.7% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
28	Providence College	Ice Hockey	25	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 25 3.8% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
29	University of Rhode Island	Soccer	25	72.16	1,020 – 1,280	20964	57446	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 72% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 25 13.8% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
30	University of Rhode Island	Softball	25	72.16	1,020 – 1,280	20964	57446	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 72% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 25 3.8% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
31	Brown University	Sailing	24	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island 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 Sailing # of Female Athletes 24 4.0% 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
32	Johnson & Wales University-Providence	Field Hockey	24	88.44	920 – 1,180	33480	35802	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Based in Providence, Johnson & Wales University-Providence accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 24 7.7% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $33,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,802
33	Johnson & Wales University-Providence	Ice Hockey	24	88.44	920 – 1,180	33480	35802	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Based in Providence, Johnson & Wales University-Providence accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Female Athletes 24 9.1% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $33,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,802
34	Johnson & Wales University-Providence	Softball	24	88.44	920 – 1,180	33480	35802	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Based in Providence, Johnson & Wales University-Providence accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 24 26.3% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $33,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,802
35	Johnson & Wales University-Providence	Other Sports	24	88.44	920 – 1,180	33480	35802	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Based in Providence, Johnson & Wales University-Providence accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Other Sports # of Female Athletes 24 14.3% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $33,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,802
36	Rhode Island College	Soccer	24	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Soccer # of Female Athletes 24 7.7% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
37	Roger Williams University	Field Hockey	24	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 24 14.3% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
38	Salve Regina University	Lacrosse	24	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	37794	55027	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 24 17.2% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $37,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
39	Salve Regina University	Softball	24	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	37794	55027	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 24 26.3% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $37,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
40	Salve Regina University	Cross Country	24	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	37794	55027	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 24 7.7% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $37,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
41	Brown University	Field Hockey	23	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island 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 Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 23 4.5% 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
42	Bryant University	Basketball	23	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 23 Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
43	Johnson & Wales University-Providence	Equestrian	23	88.44	920 – 1,180	33480	35802	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Based in Providence, Johnson & Wales University-Providence accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Equestrian # of Female Athletes 23 9.5% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $33,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,802
44	Providence College	Softball	23	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 23 9.5% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
45	Rhode Island College	Gymnastics	23	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 23 27.8% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
46	Salve Regina University	Field Hockey	23	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	37794	55027	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Female Athletes 23 4.5% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $37,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
47	Brown University	Equestrian	22	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island 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 Equestrian # of Female Athletes 22 15.4% 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
48	Rhode Island College	Softball	22	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 22 15.8% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
49	Roger Williams University	Softball	22	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball # of Female Athletes 22 15.8% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
50	Roger Williams University	Swimming	22	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 22 Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
51	Salve Regina University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	22	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	37794	55027	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 22 31.3% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $37,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
52	Brown University	Gymnastics	20	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island 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 Gymnastics # of Female Athletes 20 4.8% 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
53	Brown University	Softball	20	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island 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 Softball # of Female Athletes 20 13.0% 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
54	Bryant University	Rowing	20	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rowing # of Female Athletes 20 5.3% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
55	Johnson & Wales University-Providence	Lacrosse	20	88.44	920 – 1,180	33480	35802	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Based in Providence, Johnson & Wales University-Providence accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 20 Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $33,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,802
56	Brown University	Volleyball	19	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island 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 Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 5.0% 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
57	Bryant University	Volleyball	19	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 19 5.0% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
58	Roger Williams University	Equestrian	17	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Equestrian # of Female Athletes 17 13.3% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
59	Salve Regina University	Volleyball	17	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	37794	55027	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $37,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
60	Johnson & Wales University-Providence	Volleyball	16	88.44	920 – 1,180	33480	35802	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Based in Providence, Johnson & Wales University-Providence accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $33,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,802
61	Providence College	Basketball	16	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 16 33.3% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
62	Rhode Island College	Basketball	16	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 16 33.3% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
63	Rhode Island College	Lacrosse	16	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
64	University of Rhode Island	Volleyball	16	72.16	1,020 – 1,280	20964	57446	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 72% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
65	Brown University	Basketball	15	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island 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 Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 25.0% 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
66	Providence College	Volleyball	15	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
67	Roger Williams University	Basketball	15	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
68	Roger Williams University	Cross Country	15	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
69	University of Rhode Island	Lacrosse	15	72.16	1,020 – 1,280	20964	57446	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 72% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
70	Brown University	Fencing	14	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island 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 Fencing # of Female Athletes 14 6.7% 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
71	Johnson & Wales University-Providence	Basketball	14	88.44	920 – 1,180	33480	35802	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Based in Providence, Johnson & Wales University-Providence accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 17.6% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $33,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,802
72	Johnson & Wales University-Providence	Cross Country	14	88.44	920 – 1,180	33480	35802	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Based in Providence, Johnson & Wales University-Providence accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $33,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,802
73	Rhode Island College	Volleyball	14	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
74	Roger Williams University	Volleyball	14	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Female Athletes 14 12.5% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
75	Salve Regina University	Basketball	14	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	37794	55027	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 14 16.7% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $37,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
76	Salve Regina University	Tennis	14	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	37794	55027	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 14 16.7% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $37,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
77	Rhode Island College	Track and Field (Indoor)	13	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Female Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
78	University of Rhode Island	Basketball	13	72.16	1,020 – 1,280	20964	57446	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 72% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Female Athletes 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
79	Brown University	Tennis	12	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island 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 Tennis # of Female Athletes 12 33.3% 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
80	Bryant University	Tennis	12	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 12 Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
81	Rhode Island College	Swimming	12	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Swimming # of Female Athletes 12 71.4% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
82	Roger Williams University	Tennis	12	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 12 20.0% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
83	Rhode Island College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	11	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Female Athletes 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
84	Bryant University	Golf	10	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 10 42.9% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
85	Providence College	Tennis	10	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
86	Rhode Island College	Tennis	10	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
87	Salve Regina University	Equestrian	10	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	37794	55027	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Sport Equestrian # of Female Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $37,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
88	University of Rhode Island	Tennis	10	72.16	1,020 – 1,280	20964	57446	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 72% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Female Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
89	Bryant University	Bowling	9	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Bowling # of Female Athletes 9 50.0% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
90	Rhode Island College	Cross Country	7	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Cross Country # of Female Athletes 7 16.7% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
91	Rhode Island College	Golf	1	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Golf # of Female Athletes 1 Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
92	Brown University	Baseball	0	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island 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 Baseball # of Female Athletes -- 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
93	Brown University	Football	0	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island 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 Football # of Female Athletes -- 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
94	Brown University	Wrestling	0	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#94 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island 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 Wrestling # of Female Athletes -- 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
95	Bryant University	Baseball	0	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#95 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
96	Bryant University	Football	0	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#96 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
97	Johnson & Wales University-Providence	Baseball	0	88.44	920 – 1,180	33480	35802	#97 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Based in Providence, Johnson & Wales University-Providence accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $33,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,802
98	Johnson & Wales University-Providence	Wrestling	0	88.44	920 – 1,180	33480	35802	#98 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Based in Providence, Johnson & Wales University-Providence accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $33,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,802
99	Providence College	Lacrosse	0	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#99 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Lacrosse # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
100	Rhode Island College	Baseball	0	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#100 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
101	Rhode Island College	Wrestling	0	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#101 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
102	Roger Williams University	Baseball	0	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#102 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
103	Roger Williams University	Golf	0	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#103 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
104	Roger Williams University	Wrestling	0	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#104 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
105	Roger Williams University	Sailing	0	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#105 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
106	Salve Regina University	Baseball	0	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	37794	55027	#106 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $37,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
107	Salve Regina University	Football	0	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	37794	55027	#107 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $37,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
108	Salve Regina University	Sailing	0	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	37794	55027	#108 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Sport Sailing # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $37,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
109	University of Rhode Island	Baseball	0	72.16	1,020 – 1,280	20964	57446	#109 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 72% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
110	University of Rhode Island	Football	0	72.16	1,020 – 1,280	20964	57446	#110 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 72% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
111	University of Rhode Island	Golf	0	72.16	1,020 – 1,280	20964	57446	#111 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 72% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Female Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

150 2.0%

5.4%

1,510 – 1,570

$26,608

$79,131

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

123 2.4%

65.5%

1,200 – 1,330

$40,612

$66,488

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

120 6.2%

72.2%

1,020 – 1,280

$20,964

$57,446

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

92 24.3%

50.9%

1,110 – 1,340

$46,645

$69,326

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island

Rowing

65 8.3%

72.2%

1,020 – 1,280

$20,964

$57,446

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island

Rowing

49 8.9%

5.4%

1,510 – 1,570

$26,608

$79,131

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island

Lacrosse

45 21.6%

5.4%

1,510 – 1,570

$26,608

$79,131

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island

Swimming and Diving (combined)

37 8.8%

5.4%

1,510 – 1,570

$26,608

$79,131

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island

Soccer

35 6.1%

87.8%

1,140 – 1,310

$37,936

$53,845

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island

Swimming

33 3.1%

50.9%

1,110 – 1,340

$46,645

$69,326

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Female Athletes in Rhode Island

Soccer

32 3.2%

5.4%

1,510 – 1,570

$26,608

$79,131

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