2023 Top Women's Softball Schools

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

University of Florida tops this year’s ranking as the best school for Women’s Softball athletes. University of Florida is a large public school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 10,063 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Women’s Softball team at UF took home $831,918 in revenue. The team has a great academic progress rate of 991, signifying that team members care about their grades. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. On top of its placing in this ranking, UF also did well on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis. Read full sports report on University of Florida

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Baylor University
Waco, Texas

Out of the 898 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Baylor University landed the #2 spot on the list. Baylor is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Waco, Texas. It awarded 3,698 bachelor’s degrees in . The Women’s Softball team at Baylor brought home $2,434,118 in revenue in a single year. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 997. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. Baylor excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our overall quality list. Read More…

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University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arizona. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball athletes list. This large public school is located in Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 8,003 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Softball team at University of Arizona made $1,348,292 in revenue. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 993. Full University of Arizona Sports Report

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University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California

A rank of #4 on our list means University of California - Los Angeles is a great place for Women’s Softball athletes working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Los Angeles, California, the large public school handed out 9,851 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Softball team at UCLA made $2,243,574 in revenue. The team has a great academic progress rate of 977, signifying that team members care about their grades. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. On top of its placing in this ranking, UCLA also did well on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis. Read More…

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee

The excellent sports programs at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Women’s Softball athletes. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a large public school located in Knoxville, Tennessee that handed out 5,533 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Women’s Softball team at UT Knoxville took home $731,504 in revenue. With a perfect academic progress rate of 1000, the team is showing that they know how to hit the books, too. With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UT Knoxville also is in the top 15% of our overall quality ranking. Read More…

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University of Tulsa
Tulsa, Oklahoma

University of Tulsa did quite well in the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball ranking, coming in at #6. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and it awarded 773 bachelor’s degrees in . The Women’s Softball team at University of Tulsa brought home $1,285,272 in revenue in a single year. The team has a great academic progress rate of 993, signifying that team members care about their grades. As a testament to the quality of education it offers, University of Tulsa also is in the top 15% of our overall quality ranking. Full University of Tulsa Sports Report

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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, Michigan

With a ranking of #6, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball ranking. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a large public school located in Ann Arbor, Michigan that handed out 8,969 bachelor’s degrees in . The Women’s Softball team at U-M brought home $486,371 in revenue in a single year. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. On top of its placing in this ranking, U-M also did well on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis. Full University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Sports Report

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Fordham University
Bronx, New York

With a ranking of #8, Fordham University did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball ranking. Located in Bronx, New York, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 2,645 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . Speaking financially, the Women’s Softball team at Fordham U took home $1,508,556 in revenue. With a perfect academic progress rate of 1000, the team is showing that they know how to hit the books, too. With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. On top of its placing in this ranking, Fordham U also did well on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis. Full Fordham University Sports Report

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Colleges for Women’s Softball list. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 9,550 students in . The Women’s Softball team at Florida State brought home $1,138,557 in revenue in a single year. The team has a respectable academic progress rate of 963. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. On top of its placing in this ranking, Florida State also did well on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis. Read full sports report on Florida State University

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #10, James Madison University did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball ranking. This large public school is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and it awarded 4,688 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Softball team at JMU made $1,797,665 in revenue. The team has a great academic progress rate of 980, signifying that team members care about their grades. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. JMU also claimed a spot on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category. Read More…

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Women’s Softball ranking. Syracuse University is a large private not-for-profit school located in Syracuse, New York that handed out 4,205 bachelor’s degrees in . The Women’s Softball team at Syracuse brought home $1,154,265 in revenue in a single year. The great academic progress rate of 996 shows that team members perform well in the classroom, too. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Syracuse also is in the top 10% of our overall quality ranking. Read More…

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Seattle, Washington

With a ranking of #12, University of Washington - Seattle Campus did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball ranking. Located in Seattle, Washington, the large public school awarded 9,719 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . The Women’s Softball team at UW Seattle brought home $1,213,441 in revenue in a single year. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 997. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. UW Seattle also claimed a spot on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category. Read More…

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The University of Alabama landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball ranking. UA is a large public school situated in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It awarded 7,332 bachelor’s degrees in . The Women’s Softball team at UA brought home $1,550,656 in revenue in a single year. The team has a great academic progress rate of 997, signifying that team members care about their grades. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UA also is in the top 20% of our overall quality ranking. Read full sports report on The University of Alabama

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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Norman, Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well in the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball ranking, coming in at #14. This large public school is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and it awarded 4,757 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Softball team at University of Oklahoma made $1,586,470 in revenue. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. As a testament to the quality of education it offers, University of Oklahoma also is in the top 20% of our overall quality ranking. Full University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Sports Report

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Boston College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Women’s Softball ranking. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and it awarded 3,062 bachelor’s degrees in . The Women’s Softball team at Boston College brought home $1,614,389 in revenue in a single year. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 988. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. On top of its placing in this ranking, Boston College also did well on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis. Read More…

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Texas A&M University - College Station
College Station, Texas

Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball ranking. Texas A&M College Station is a public institution located in College Station, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13,536 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Softball team at Texas A&M College Station made $844,235 in revenue. The team has a great academic progress rate of 991, signifying that team members care about their grades. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. In addition to its great ranking here, Texas A&M College Station is in the top 10% of all schools on our overall quality list. Read More…

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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts

Boston University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Colleges for Women’s Softball list. Boston U is located in Boston, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In , this school awarded 4,998 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates. The Women’s Softball team at Boston U brought home $1,451,621 in revenue in a single year. The great academic progress rate of 992 shows that team members perform well in the classroom, too. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. Boston U excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our overall quality list. Full Boston University Sports Report

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, Minnesota

With a ranking of #18, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball ranking. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a large public school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 8,508 bachelor’s degrees in . The Women’s Softball team at UMN Twin Cities brought home $86,774 in revenue in a single year. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 993. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. In addition to its great ranking here, UMN Twin Cities is in the top 10% of all schools on our overall quality list. Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Sports Report

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Furman University
Greenville, South Carolina

Furman University landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball ranking. Furman is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Greenville, South Carolina. It awarded 779 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Softball team at Furman made $1,009,715 in revenue. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. Furman excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our overall quality list. Read More…

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York

Hofstra University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Women’s Softball ranking. Located in Hempstead, New York, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 1,519 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Women’s Softball team at Hofstra took home $1,285,349 in revenue. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 988. As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Hofstra also is in the top 20% of our overall quality ranking. Read full sports report on Hofstra University

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Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois

Northwestern University did quite well in the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball ranking, coming in at #21. Located in Evanston, Illinois, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 2,688 bachelor’s degrees in . The Women’s Softball team at Northwestern brought home $213,129 in revenue in a single year. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 992. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 99%. Northwestern excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 1% of all schools on our overall quality list. Read More…

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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana

University of Notre Dame ranked #22 on this year’s Best Colleges for Women’s Softball list. Notre Dame is located in Notre Dame, Indiana and, has a fairly large student population. In , this school awarded 2,829 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates. The Women’s Softball team at Notre Dame brought home $2,345,981 in revenue in a single year. With a perfect academic progress rate of 1000, the team is showing that they know how to hit the books, too. Since the school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a bachelor’s degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. On top of its placing in this ranking, Notre Dame also did well on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 1% of all schools reviewed in this analysis. Full University of Notre Dame Sports Report

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University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon

University of Oregon came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Women’s Softball ranking. UO is located in Eugene, Oregon and, has a large student population. In , this school awarded 4,382 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates. The Women’s Softball team at UO brought home $605,201 in revenue in a single year. The academic progress rate of the team is 962. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. UO also claimed a spot on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category. Full University of Oregon Sports Report

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Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania

Villanova University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Colleges for Women’s Softball list. Villanova is a private not-for-profit institution located in Villanova, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,165 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Women’s Softball team at Villanova took home $1,553,289 in revenue. The team has a great academic progress rate of 996, signifying that team members care about their grades. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%. Villanova excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our overall quality list. Full Villanova University Sports Report

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

With a ranking of #25, Auburn University did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball ranking. Auburn is located in Auburn, Alabama and, has a large student population. In , this school awarded 5,764 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates. On the financial side of things, the Women’s Softball team at Auburn made $666,283 in revenue. The great academic progress rate of 981 shows that team members perform well in the classroom, too. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. Auburn excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our overall quality list. Full Auburn University Sports Report