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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	Reinhardt University	Football	164	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 164 4.7% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
2	University of Pikeville	Football	128	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 128 4.9% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
3	Bluefield University	Football	125	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 125 6.8% Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
4	Point University	Football	106	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 106 7.8% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
5	Montreat College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	104	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 104 181.1% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
6	Kentucky Christian University	Football	97	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 97 22.4% Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
7	Columbia College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	94	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 94 20.5% Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
8	Bryan College-Dayton	Baseball	85	97.17	980 – 1,190	17105	45559	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 85 4.5% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
9	Milligan University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	80	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 80 5.3% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
10	Montreat College	Baseball	78	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 78 5.4% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
11	Milligan University	Baseball	75	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 75 3.8% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
12	Reinhardt University	Baseball	71	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 71 16.4% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
13	Kentucky Christian University	Baseball	68	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 68 19.3% Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
14	Reinhardt University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	65	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 65 22.6% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
15	Reinhardt University	Basketball	62	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 62 24.0% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
16	Bryan College-Dayton	Basketball	57	97.17	980 – 1,190	17105	45559	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 57 9.6% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
17	Bryan College-Dayton	Soccer	56	97.17	980 – 1,190	17105	45559	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 56 8.2% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
18	Johnson University	Baseball	55	53.77	1,010 – 1,180	20713	35649	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Johnson University Knoxville, TN Found in Knoxville, Johnson University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 89% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 55 14.6% Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,713 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,649
19	Point University	Baseball	52	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 52 1.9% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
20	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Soccer	52	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 52 67.7% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
21	Bluefield University	Baseball	51	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 51 2.0% Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
22	Milligan University	Soccer	49	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 49 14.0% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
23	Kentucky Christian University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	47	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 47 95.8% Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
24	Montreat College	Soccer	47	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 47 14.5% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
25	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	47	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 47 27.7% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
26	Montreat College	Basketball	43	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 43 4.4% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
27	Truett McConnell University	Baseball	42	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 42 Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
28	University of Pikeville	Baseball	42	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 42 20.0% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
29	Columbia International University	Baseball	41	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 41 7.9% Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
30	Reinhardt University	Wrestling	41	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 41 2.5% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
31	Montreat College	Wrestling	40	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 40 7.0% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
32	Reinhardt University	Soccer	39	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 39 7.1% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
33	Point University	Soccer	36	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 36 18.2% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
34	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Baseball	35	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 35 9.4% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
35	Bluefield University	Soccer	33	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 33 65.0% Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
36	Milligan University	Basketball	33	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 33 3.1% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
37	Milligan University	Swimming	32	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Swimming # of Male Athletes 32 33.3% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
38	Reinhardt University	Lacrosse	32	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 32 3.2% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
39	Truett McConnell University	Other Sports	32	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Other Sports # of Male Athletes 32 18.5% Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
40	Truett McConnell University	Wrestling	31	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 31 10.7% Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
41	Columbia College	Soccer	30	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 30 3.4% Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
42	Johnson University	Basketball	30	53.77	1,010 – 1,180	20713	35649	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Johnson University Knoxville, TN Found in Knoxville, Johnson University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 89% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 30 25.0% Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,713 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,649
43	Johnson University	Soccer	30	53.77	1,010 – 1,180	20713	35649	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Johnson University Knoxville, TN Found in Knoxville, Johnson University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 89% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 30 7.1% Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,713 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,649
44	University of Pikeville	Bowling	29	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Bowling # of Male Athletes 29 45.0% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
45	Kentucky Christian University	Basketball	27	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 27 35.0% Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
46	Truett McConnell University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	27	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 27 3.8% Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
47	University of Pikeville	Soccer	27	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 27 3.6% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
48	Columbia International University	Soccer	26	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 26 13.3% Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
49	Truett McConnell University	Basketball	26	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 26 10.3% Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
50	Columbia International University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	25	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 25 57.6% Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
51	Milligan University	Other Sports	25	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Other Sports # of Male Athletes 25 25.0% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
52	Truett McConnell University	Soccer	25	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 25 28.6% Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
53	University of Pikeville	Basketball	25	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 25 16.7% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
54	Bluefield University	Wrestling	24	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 24 60.0% Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
55	Truett McConnell University	Golf	24	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 24 29.4% Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
56	Bluefield University	Basketball	23	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 23 4.2% Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
57	Point University	Lacrosse	22	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 22 4.3% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
58	Kentucky Christian University	Soccer	21	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 21 23.5% Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
59	Columbia International University	Basketball	20	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 20 17.6% Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
60	Point University	Basketball	20	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 20 Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
61	Reinhardt University	Volleyball	20	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes 20 11.1% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
62	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Lacrosse	20	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 20 9.1% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
63	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Tennis	20	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 20 42.9% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
64	Milligan University	Bowling	19	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Bowling # of Male Athletes 19 72.7% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
65	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Basketball	19	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 19 18.8% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
66	Point University	Golf	18	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 18 10.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
67	Point University	Cross Country	17	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 17 240.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
68	University of Pikeville	Track and Field (Outdoor)	17	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 17 41.7% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
69	Bryan College-Dayton	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	16	97.17	980 – 1,190	17105	45559	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
70	Montreat College	Golf	16	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 16 45.5% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
71	Reinhardt University	Tennis	16	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
72	Milligan University	Tennis	15	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
73	Montreat College	Lacrosse	15	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
74	University of Pikeville	Archery	15	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Archery # of Male Athletes 15 11.8% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
75	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Bowling	14	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Bowling # of Male Athletes 14 16.7% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
76	University of Pikeville	Wrestling	14	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 14 40.0% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
77	Bluefield University	Golf	13	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 13 44.4% Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
78	Point University	Swimming	13	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Swimming # of Male Athletes 13 13.3% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
79	Reinhardt University	Golf	13	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 13 62.5% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
80	University of Pikeville	Golf	13	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
81	Johnson University	Tennis	12	53.77	1,010 – 1,180	20713	35649	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Johnson University Knoxville, TN Found in Knoxville, Johnson University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 89% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,713 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,649
82	Bluefield University	Volleyball	11	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes 11 0.0% Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
83	Bryan College-Dayton	Golf	11	97.17	980 – 1,190	17105	45559	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 11 31.3% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
84	Milligan University	Golf	11	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 11 Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
85	University of Pikeville	Tennis	10	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 10 42.9% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
86	Point University	Tennis	9	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 9 50.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
87	Truett McConnell University	Volleyball	9	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
88	Columbia College	Tennis	8	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 8 33.3% Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
89	Columbia International University	Golf	8	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 8 20.0% Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
90	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Golf	8	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
91	Kentucky Christian University	Golf	7	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 7 40.0% Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
92	Truett McConnell University	Tennis	7	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
93	Truett McConnell University	Cross Country	7	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
94	Bluefield University	Track and Field (Indoor)	6	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#94 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 6 Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
95	Bluefield University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	6	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#95 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 6 Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
96	University of Pikeville	Swimming	6	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#96 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming # of Male Athletes 6 20.0% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
97	University of Pikeville	Cross Country	6	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#97 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 6 25.0% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
98	Columbia College	Golf	5	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#98 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 5 28.6% Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
99	Columbia College	Swimming	4	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#99 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Sport Swimming # of Male Athletes 4 33.3% Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
100	Bluefield University	Softball	0	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#100 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
101	Bluefield University	Other Sports	0	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#101 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
102	Brenau University	Basketball	0	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#102 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
103	Brenau University	Golf	0	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#103 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
104	Brenau University	Soccer	0	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#104 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
105	Brenau University	Softball	0	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#105 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
106	Brenau University	Swimming	0	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#106 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Swimming # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
107	Brenau University	Tennis	0	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#107 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
108	Brenau University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#108 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
109	Brenau University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#109 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
110	Brenau University	Cross Country	0	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#110 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
111	Brenau University	Volleyball	0	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#111 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
112	Brenau University	Other Sports	0	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#112 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
113	Bryan College-Dayton	Softball	0	97.17	980 – 1,190	17105	45559	#113 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
114	Bryan College-Dayton	Volleyball	0	97.17	980 – 1,190	17105	45559	#114 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
115	Columbia College	Basketball	0	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#115 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
116	Columbia College	Softball	0	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#116 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
117	Columbia College	Volleyball	0	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#117 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
118	Columbia International University	Softball	0	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#118 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
119	Columbia International University	Volleyball	0	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#119 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
120	Columbia International University	Other Sports	0	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#120 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Sport Other Sports # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
121	Johnson University	Softball	0	53.77	1,010 – 1,180	20713	35649	#121 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Johnson University Knoxville, TN Found in Knoxville, Johnson University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 89% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,713 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,649
122	Johnson University	Volleyball	0	53.77	1,010 – 1,180	20713	35649	#122 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Johnson University Knoxville, TN Found in Knoxville, Johnson University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 89% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,713 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,649
123	Kentucky Christian University	Softball	0	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#123 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
124	Kentucky Christian University	Volleyball	0	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#124 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
125	Kentucky Christian University	Other Sports	0	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#125 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Other Sports # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
126	Kentucky Christian University	Archery	0	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#126 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Archery # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
127	Milligan University	Softball	0	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#127 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
128	Milligan University	Volleyball	0	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#128 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
129	Montreat College	Softball	0	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#129 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
130	Montreat College	Volleyball	0	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#130 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
131	Point University	Softball	0	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#131 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
132	Point University	Volleyball	0	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#132 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
133	Point University	Other Sports	0	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#133 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
134	Reinhardt University	Softball	0	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#134 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
135	Reinhardt University	Other Sports	0	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#135 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Other Sports # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
136	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Softball	0	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#136 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
137	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Volleyball	0	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#137 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
138	Truett McConnell University	Lacrosse	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#138 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
139	Truett McConnell University	Softball	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#139 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
140	Truett McConnell University	Beach Volleyball	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#140 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
141	University of Pikeville	Softball	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#141 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
142	University of Pikeville	Volleyball	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#142 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508

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$41,923

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Football

106 7.8%

67.5%

850 – 1,100

$22,622

$36,410

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

104 181.1%

65.6%

970 – 1,140

$26,294

$39,763

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Football

97 22.4%

62.4%

950 – 1,090

$22,209

$39,921

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

94 20.5%

96.1%

830 – 1,070

$23,920

$45,863

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Baseball

85 4.5%

97.2%

980 – 1,190

$17,105

$45,559

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

80 5.3%

70.3%

1,080 – 1,340

$21,463

$43,168

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Baseball

78 5.4%

65.6%

970 – 1,140

$26,294

$39,763

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Baseball

75 3.8%

70.3%

1,080 – 1,340

$21,463

$43,168

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