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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	Marquette University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	97	81.34	1,230 – 1,390	32031	65241	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Founded in 1881, by 1909 Marquette University was the first coeducational Catholic university in the world. During the last admissions cycle, the school accepted 15,200 out of 19,000 applications. 14% of these students decided to attend....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 97 3.2% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $32,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,241
2	DePaul University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	87	75.89	1,110 – 1,330	32129	54695	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at DePaul University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $24,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 87 10.1% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $32,129 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,695
3	Xavier University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	78	86.69	1,110 – 1,330	31542	54758	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 78 20.0% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $31,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,758
4	Providence College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	69	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 69 4.5% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
5	Creighton University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	57	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 57 3.6% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
6	Marquette University	Lacrosse	57	81.34	1,230 – 1,390	32031	65241	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Founded in 1881, by 1909 Marquette University was the first coeducational Catholic university in the world. During the last admissions cycle, the school accepted 15,200 out of 19,000 applications. 14% of these students decided to attend....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 57 7.5% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $32,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,241
7	Providence College	Lacrosse	53	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 53 Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
8	St. John's University-New York	Lacrosse	51	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	28206	54189	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St-......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 51 Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
9	Xavier University	Baseball	43	86.69	1,110 – 1,330	31542	54758	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 43 2.4% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $31,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,758
10	St. John's University-New York	Baseball	41	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	28206	54189	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St-......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 41 10.8% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
11	St. John's University-New York	Soccer	41	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	28206	54189	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St-......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 41 4.7% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
12	Creighton University	Baseball	40	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 40 11.1% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
13	Seton Hall University	Baseball	40	73.26	1,230 – 1,400	31642	60291	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 40 Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
14	Seton Hall University	Soccer	35	73.26	1,230 – 1,400	31642	60291	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 35 9.4% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
15	DePaul University	Soccer	34	75.89	1,110 – 1,330	32129	54695	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at DePaul University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $24,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 34 13.3% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $32,129 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,695
16	Providence College	Soccer	33	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 33 Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
17	Marquette University	Soccer	32	81.34	1,230 – 1,390	32031	65241	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Founded in 1881, by 1909 Marquette University was the first coeducational Catholic university in the world. During the last admissions cycle, the school accepted 15,200 out of 19,000 applications. 14% of these students decided to attend....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 32 18.5% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $32,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,241
18	Providence College	Swimming	32	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Swimming # of Male Athletes 32 3.0% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
19	Xavier University	Soccer	31	86.69	1,110 – 1,330	31542	54758	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 31 18.4% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $31,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,758
20	Creighton University	Soccer	28	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 28 24.3% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
21	Providence College	Ice Hockey	27	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 27 6.9% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
22	Seton Hall University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	24	73.26	1,230 – 1,400	31642	60291	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 24 14.3% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
23	Xavier University	Swimming	23	86.69	1,110 – 1,330	31542	54758	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming # of Male Athletes 23 8.0% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $31,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,758
24	Xavier University	Basketball	20	86.69	1,110 – 1,330	31542	54758	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 20 25.0% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $31,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,758
25	Marquette University	Basketball	18	81.34	1,230 – 1,390	32031	65241	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Founded in 1881, by 1909 Marquette University was the first coeducational Catholic university in the world. During the last admissions cycle, the school accepted 15,200 out of 19,000 applications. 14% of these students decided to attend....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 18 Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $32,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,241
26	Creighton University	Basketball	16	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
27	DePaul University	Basketball	16	75.89	1,110 – 1,330	32129	54695	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at DePaul University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $24,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $32,129 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,695
28	Providence College	Basketball	16	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 14.3% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
29	Seton Hall University	Basketball	16	73.26	1,230 – 1,400	31642	60291	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
30	St. John's University-New York	Fencing	16	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	28206	54189	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St-......Read more Sport Fencing # of Male Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
31	St. John's University-New York	Basketball	14	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	28206	54189	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St-......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 14 17.6% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
32	Creighton University	Golf	13	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
33	St. John's University-New York	Tennis	13	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	28206	54189	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St-......Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 13 18.8% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
34	Seton Hall University	Golf	12	73.26	1,230 – 1,400	31642	60291	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 12 50.0% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
35	Seton Hall University	Cross Country	12	73.26	1,230 – 1,400	31642	60291	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 12 20.0% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
36	Marquette University	Golf	11	81.34	1,230 – 1,390	32031	65241	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Founded in 1881, by 1909 Marquette University was the first coeducational Catholic university in the world. During the last admissions cycle, the school accepted 15,200 out of 19,000 applications. 14% of these students decided to attend....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 11 22.2% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $32,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,241
37	Xavier University	Golf	11	86.69	1,110 – 1,330	31542	54758	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 11 Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $31,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,758
38	Creighton University	Tennis	10	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 10 9.1% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
39	DePaul University	Tennis	10	75.89	1,110 – 1,330	32129	54695	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at DePaul University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $24,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $32,129 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,695
40	St. John's University-New York	Golf	10	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	28206	54189	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St-......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
41	DePaul University	Golf	9	75.89	1,110 – 1,330	32129	54695	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at DePaul University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $24,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $32,129 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,695
42	Marquette University	Tennis	9	81.34	1,230 – 1,390	32031	65241	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Founded in 1881, by 1909 Marquette University was the first coeducational Catholic university in the world. During the last admissions cycle, the school accepted 15,200 out of 19,000 applications. 14% of these students decided to attend....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 9 30.8% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $32,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,241
43	Xavier University	Tennis	8	86.69	1,110 – 1,330	31542	54758	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 8 33.3% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $31,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,758
44	Creighton University	Rowing	0	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Rowing # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
45	Creighton University	Softball	0	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
46	Creighton University	Volleyball	0	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
47	DePaul University	Softball	0	75.89	1,110 – 1,330	32129	54695	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at DePaul University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $24,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $32,129 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,695
48	DePaul University	Volleyball	0	75.89	1,110 – 1,330	32129	54695	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at DePaul University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $24,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $32,129 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,695
49	Marquette University	Volleyball	0	81.34	1,230 – 1,390	32031	65241	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Founded in 1881, by 1909 Marquette University was the first coeducational Catholic university in the world. During the last admissions cycle, the school accepted 15,200 out of 19,000 applications. 14% of these students decided to attend....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $32,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,241
50	Providence College	Field Hockey	0	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Field Hockey # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
51	Providence College	Softball	0	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
52	Providence College	Tennis	0	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
53	Providence College	Volleyball	0	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
54	Seton Hall University	Softball	0	73.26	1,230 – 1,400	31642	60291	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
55	Seton Hall University	Tennis	0	73.26	1,230 – 1,400	31642	60291	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
56	Seton Hall University	Volleyball	0	73.26	1,230 – 1,400	31642	60291	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
57	St. John's University-New York	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	28206	54189	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St-......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
58	St. John's University-New York	Softball	0	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	28206	54189	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St-......Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
59	St. John's University-New York	Volleyball	0	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	28206	54189	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St-......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
60	Xavier University	Lacrosse	0	86.69	1,110 – 1,330	31542	54758	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $31,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,758
61	Xavier University	Volleyball	0	86.69	1,110 – 1,330	31542	54758	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $31,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,758

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

97 3.2%

81.3%

1,230 – 1,390

$32,031

$65,241

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

87 10.1%

75.9%

1,110 – 1,330

$32,129

$54,695

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

78 20.0%

86.7%

1,110 – 1,330

$31,542

$54,758

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

69 4.5%

50.9%

1,110 – 1,340

$46,645

$69,326

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

57 3.6%

79.8%

1,250 – 1,410

$33,364

$63,090

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference

Lacrosse

57 7.5%

81.3%

1,230 – 1,390

$32,031

$65,241

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference

Lacrosse

53

50.9%

1,110 – 1,340

$46,645

$69,326

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference

Lacrosse

51

83.4%

1,160 – 1,340

$28,206

$54,189

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference

Baseball

43 2.4%

86.7%

1,110 – 1,330

$31,542

$54,758

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference

Baseball

41 10.8%

83.4%

1,160 – 1,340

$28,206

$54,189

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big East Conference

Soccer

41 4.7%

83.4%

1,160 – 1,340

$28,206

$54,189

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