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Rank	Institution	Sport	# of Male Athletes	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Hardin-Simmons University	Football	203	86.2	1,010 – 1,210	21321	44392	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 203 10.6% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
2	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Football	185	95.76	990 – 1,180	29904	48368	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 185 164.3% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
3	East Texas Baptist University	Football	148	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 148 4.2% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
4	Howard Payne University	Football	128	67.69	920 – 1,140	25768	38212	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 128 2.3% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
5	Austin College	Football	89	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 89 9.2% Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
6	East Texas Baptist University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	51	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 51 2.0% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
7	Hardin-Simmons University	Baseball	50	86.2	1,010 – 1,210	21321	44392	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 50 28.2% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
8	LeTourneau University	Baseball	47	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 47 11.9% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
9	Austin College	Baseball	46	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 46 Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
10	East Texas Baptist University	Baseball	45	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 45 15.1% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
11	Howard Payne University	Baseball	45	67.69	920 – 1,140	25768	38212	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 45 4.7% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
12	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Soccer	45	95.76	990 – 1,180	29904	48368	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 45 8.2% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
13	The University of Texas at Dallas	Baseball	41	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 41 51.8% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
14	The University of Texas at Dallas	Track and Field (Outdoor)	39	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 39 Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
15	Hardin-Simmons University	Soccer	38	86.2	1,010 – 1,210	21321	44392	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 38 11.6% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
16	Hardin-Simmons University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	38	86.2	1,010 – 1,210	21321	44392	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 38 13.6% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
17	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Baseball	38	95.76	990 – 1,180	29904	48368	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 38 7.3% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
18	The University of Texas at Dallas	Soccer	36	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 36 39.0% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
19	LeTourneau University	Track and Field (Indoor)	35	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 35 Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
20	LeTourneau University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	35	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 35 Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
21	East Texas Baptist University	Soccer	34	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 34 13.3% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
22	LeTourneau University	Soccer	34	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 34 8.1% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
23	Austin College	Soccer	33	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 33 13.2% Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
24	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Basketball	32	95.76	990 – 1,180	29904	48368	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 32 77.8% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
25	East Texas Baptist University	Basketball	30	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 30 3.2% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
26	Howard Payne University	Soccer	27	67.69	920 – 1,140	25768	38212	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 27 3.6% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
27	The University of Texas at Dallas	Basketball	21	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 21 8.7% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
28	The University of Texas at Dallas	Cross Country	21	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 21 19.2% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
29	Austin College	Water Polo	19	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Water Polo # of Male Athletes 19 5.6% Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
30	Howard Payne University	Basketball	19	67.69	920 – 1,140	25768	38212	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 19 17.4% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
31	Austin College	Basketball	18	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 18 Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
32	Hardin-Simmons University	Basketball	16	86.2	1,010 – 1,210	21321	44392	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 15.8% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
33	LeTourneau University	Basketball	16	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 11.1% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
34	LeTourneau University	Golf	16	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
35	LeTourneau University	Cross Country	16	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
36	The University of Texas at Dallas	Golf	16	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 16 20.0% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
37	Austin College	Swimming	14	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Swimming # of Male Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
38	The University of Texas at Dallas	Tennis	14	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 14 12.5% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
39	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Golf	14	95.76	990 – 1,180	29904	48368	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
40	East Texas Baptist University	Tennis	13	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
41	Hardin-Simmons University	Golf	13	86.2	1,010 – 1,210	21321	44392	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 13 62.5% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
42	Howard Payne University	Golf	13	67.69	920 – 1,140	25768	38212	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
43	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Tennis	12	95.76	990 – 1,180	29904	48368	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 12 20.0% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
44	Howard Payne University	Tennis	11	67.69	920 – 1,140	25768	38212	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 11 Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
45	LeTourneau University	Tennis	11	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
46	East Texas Baptist University	Golf	10	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 10 23.1% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
47	Hardin-Simmons University	Tennis	8	86.2	1,010 – 1,210	21321	44392	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 8 33.3% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
48	Hardin-Simmons University	Track and Field (Indoor)	8	86.2	1,010 – 1,210	21321	44392	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 8 81.8% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
49	Austin College	Tennis	7	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 7 22.2% Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
50	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Cross Country	7	95.76	990 – 1,180	29904	48368	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 7 Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
51	Hardin-Simmons University	Cross Country	5	86.2	1,010 – 1,210	21321	44392	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 5 28.6% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference

Football

203 10.6%

86.2%

1,010 – 1,210

$21,321

$44,392

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference

Football

185 164.3%

95.8%

990 – 1,180

$29,904

$48,368

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference

Football

148 4.2%

57.8%

930 – 1,120

$24,388

$41,759

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference

Football

128 2.3%

67.7%

920 – 1,140

$25,768

$38,212

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference

Football

89 9.2%

47.7%

1,110 – 1,320

$24,777

$45,242

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

51 2.0%

57.8%

930 – 1,120

$24,388

$41,759

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference

Baseball

50 28.2%

86.2%

1,010 – 1,210

$21,321

$44,392

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference

Baseball

47 11.9%

38.0%

1,030 – 1,350

$27,007

$51,058

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference

Baseball

46

47.7%

1,110 – 1,320

$24,777

$45,242

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference

Baseball

45 15.1%

57.8%

930 – 1,120

$24,388

$41,759

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – American Southwest Conference

Baseball

45 4.7%

67.7%

920 – 1,140

$25,768

$38,212

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