Best Big Ten Conference Women's Softball Programs, Ranked by Retention Rate

Retention rate measures how many students return after their first year — an early signal of whether a school delivers on expectations. Below, we've ranked all 14 Big Ten Conference women's Softball programs by retention rate.

The average retention rate across Big Ten Conference women's Softball programs is 93%, with an average graduation rate of 83%, and median earnings around $71,652 ten years after enrollment.

Use this ranking to find programs at schools where students choose to stay, then read our guide on how to compare scholarship offers.