Best Appalachian Athletic Conference Women's Softball Programs, Ranked by Academic Score

Athletics and academics don't have to be a tradeoff. Below, we've ranked all 16 Appalachian Athletic Conference women's Softball programs by academic score — a composite of retention rate, graduation rate, and long-term earnings that reflects the strength of the underlying school.

The average retention rate across Appalachian Athletic Conference women's Softball programs is 61%, with an average graduation rate of 48%, and median earnings around $45,387.

Use this ranking to find programs at schools with strong academic outcomes, then read our guide on how to compare scholarship offers.