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2023 Top Tennessee Women's Softball Schools

23 Colleges
$27,738 Avg Tuition & Fees*
39% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

With all of the options student athletes have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Colleges for Women's Softball in Tennessee ranking.

After analyzing 23 schools in Tennessee, we came up with our list of those that offered the best educational experiences for Women's Softball athletes in Tennessee. To come up with this ranking, we look at a number of factors that are all objective measurements. These factors include the school's overall quality as determined by our Best Colleges ranking and the athletic competitiveness of the school. Thus, in order to rank well, the school must offer a quality education in addition to having a great sports team.

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Top Colleges in Tennessee for Women's Softball athletes in Tennessee

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville tops this year’s ranking as the best school for Women’s Softball athletes in Tennessee. Knoxville, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 5,533 students 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. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. UT Knoxville also made our overall quality list, coming in at #4. Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Sports Report

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Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Belmont University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball athletes in Tennessee list. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 1,664 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Softball team at Belmont made $918,590 in revenue. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 993. Belmont not only placed well in this ranking, but it is also #5 on our overall quality list. Read More…

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, Tennessee

A rank of #3 on our list means Lipscomb University is a great place for Women’s Softball athletes in Tennessee working on their bachelor’s degree. Lipscomb University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 711 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Softball team at Lipscomb made $1,116,831 in revenue. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 981. In addition to its great ranking here, Lipscomb is in the top 20% of all schools on our overall quality list. Read More…

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University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee

The excellent sports programs at University of Memphis helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Women’s Softball athletes in Tennessee. UofM is located in Memphis, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In , this school awarded 3,132 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates. On the financial side of things, the Women’s Softball team at UofM made $1,253,435 in revenue. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 987. Full University of Memphis Sports Report

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The excellent sports programs at The University of Tennessee - Martin helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Women’s Softball athletes in Tennessee. UT Martin is located in Martin, Tennessee and, has a medium-sized student population. In , this school awarded 1,059 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates. On the financial side of things, the Women’s Softball team at UT Martin made $579,969 in revenue. Sports aren’t the only thing that the team excels at - they had a perfect academic progress rate of 1000. Read More…

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With a ranking of #6, Tennessee Technological University did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in Tennessee ranking. Tennessee Tech University is a medium-sized public school situated in Cookeville, Tennessee. It awarded 1,970 bachelor’s degrees in . The Women’s Softball team at Tennessee Tech University brought home $597,950 in revenue in a single year. The great academic progress rate of 985 shows that team members perform well in the classroom, too. Read full sports report on Tennessee Technological University

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Union University
Jackson, Tennessee

With a ranking of #7, Union University did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in Tennessee ranking. Union is a private not-for-profit institution located in Jackson, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 540 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Softball team at Union made $455,460 in revenue. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. In addition to its great ranking here, Union is in the top 15% of all schools on our overall quality list. Read full sports report on Union University

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Rhodes College
Memphis, Tennessee

Rhodes College landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in Tennessee ranking. Rhodes College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 538 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Women’s Softball team at Rhodes College took home $167,301 in revenue. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. Rhodes College not only placed well in this ranking, but it is also #2 on our overall quality list. Read More…

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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University did quite well in the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in Tennessee ranking, coming in at #9. Middle Tennessee State University is a large public school situated in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It awarded 3,709 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Softball team at Middle Tennessee State University made $1,110,094 in revenue. With a perfect academic progress rate of 1000, the team is showing that they know how to hit the books, too. Full Middle Tennessee State University Sports Report

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The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga ranked #10 on this year’s Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in Tennessee list. Chattanooga, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,039 students in . Speaking financially, the Women’s Softball team at UT Chattanooga took home $890,810 in revenue. The team has a respectable academic progress rate of 970. Full The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Sports Report

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Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, Tennessee

Trevecca Nazarene University did quite well in the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in Tennessee ranking, coming in at #11. Trevecca Nazarene University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 419 bachelor’s degrees in . The team at TNU took home $423,972 in revenue and paid out $415,754 in expenses in recent times. Happily, this means that the team turned a profit of $8,218. Read full sports report on Trevecca Nazarene University

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Lee University
Cleveland, Tennessee

Lee University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in Tennessee ranking. Located in Cleveland, Tennessee, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 933 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Softball team at Lee University made $456,541 in revenue. Read full sports report on Lee University

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Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, Tennessee

Lincoln Memorial University did quite well in the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in Tennessee ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Harrogate, Tennessee, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 330 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Softball team at LMU made $518,064 in revenue. Read More…

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Carson - Newman University
Jefferson City, Tennessee

Carson - Newman University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in Tennessee ranking. Located in Jefferson City, Tennessee, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 386 bachelor’s degrees in . The team at Carson - Newman took home $449,468 in revenue and paid out $443,581 in expenses in recent times. Thus, the team actually made $5,887, which isn’t bad at all. Read More…

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Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, Tennessee

Austin Peay State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in Tennessee list. Clarksville, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,568 students in . Austin Peay State University brought in $692,103 while tallying up $674,661 in expenses for its Women’s Softball team. Thus, the team actually made $17,442, which isn’t bad at all. The great academic progress rate of 994 shows that team members perform well in the classroom, too. Full Austin Peay State University Sports Report

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King University
Bristol, Tennessee

King University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in Tennessee ranking. King is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bristol, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 469 bachelor’s degrees in . The team at King took home $248,144 in revenue and paid out $243,137 in expenses in recent times. Thus, the team actually made $5,007, which isn’t bad at all. Read full sports report on King University

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Maryville College
Maryville, Tennessee

Maryville College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in Tennessee ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Maryville, Tennessee, and it awarded 190 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Women’s Softball team at Maryville College took home $149,849 in revenue. Read More…

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Sewanee - The University of the South came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in Tennessee ranking. Located in Sewanee, Tennessee, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 429 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Softball team at Sewanee made $180,116 in revenue. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. Sewanee also took the #3 spot in our overall quality rankings. Read full sports report on Sewanee - The University of the South

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Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee

With a ranking of #19, Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in Tennessee ranking. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 795 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the Women’s Softball team at Tennessee State University took home $317,122 in revenue. The team members aren’t slouches in the classroom either, since the team academic progress rate is an excellent 983. Read full sports report on Tennessee State University

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Christian Brothers University
Memphis, Tennessee

With a ranking of #20, Christian Brothers University did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in Tennessee ranking. Christian Brothers is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Memphis, Tennessee. It awarded 411 bachelor’s degrees in . The Women’s Softball team at Christian Brothers made $429,750 in revenue, while incurring $423,869 in expenses. That boils down to a yearly profit of $5,881 for the sports team. Read More…

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Tusculum University
Greeneville, Tennessee

Tusculum University landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in Tennessee ranking. Tusculum is a private not-for-profit institution located in Greeneville, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 228 bachelor’s degrees in . Tusculum brought in $305,399 while tallying up $304,638 in expenses for its Women’s Softball team. Happily, this means that the team turned a profit of $761. Full Tusculum University Sports Report

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Lane College
Jackson, Tennessee

With a ranking of #22, Lane College did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in Tennessee ranking. Lane College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Jackson, Tennessee. It awarded 105 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the Women’s Softball team at Lane College made $260,446 in revenue. Full Lane College Sports Report

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Le Moyne - Owen College
Memphis, Tennessee

Le Moyne - Owen College landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Best Colleges for Women’s Softball in Tennessee ranking. Le Moyne - Owen College is located in Memphis, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In , this school awarded 118 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates. The Women’s Softball team at Le Moyne - Owen College brought home $101,109 in revenue in a single year. Read More…

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