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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	High Point University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	186	76.83	1,110 – 1,310	43578	50955	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference High Point University High Point, NC Located in High Point, High Point University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 65% of......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 186 20.8% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $43,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
2	Virginia Military Institute	Football	146	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 146 29.2% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
3	Bryant University	Football	139	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 139 6.9% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
4	Bryant University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	136	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% 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 136 12.4% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
5	Charleston Southern University	Football	118	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 118 35.6% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
6	Virginia Military Institute	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	118	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 118 51.3% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
7	Robert Morris University	Football	117	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 117 12.0% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
8	Gardner-Webb University	Football	113	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 113 11.0% Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
9	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	111	81.32	960 – 1,170	13794	43339	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, the University of South Carolina-Upstate accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $45 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 40% of students attending the University of South Carolina-Upstate currently receive grant aid from the school. 69% of......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 111 33.7% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
10	Winthrop University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	94	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16838	39048	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $300 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students at Winthrop University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 94 104.3% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
11	University of North Carolina Asheville	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	88	91.94	1,160 – 1,350	14175	36947	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Found in Asheville, the University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 88 25.7% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
12	Charleston Southern University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	82	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 82 1.2% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
13	High Point University	Lacrosse	74	76.83	1,110 – 1,310	43578	50955	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference High Point University High Point, NC Located in High Point, High Point University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 65% of......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 74 8.8% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $43,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
14	Bryant University	Lacrosse	59	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 59 3.5% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
15	Bryant University	Soccer	56	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 56 40.0% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
16	High Point University	Baseball	52	76.83	1,110 – 1,310	43578	50955	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference High Point University High Point, NC Located in High Point, High Point University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 65% of......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 52 26.8% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $43,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
17	Virginia Military Institute	Baseball	52	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 52 40.5% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
18	Virginia Military Institute	Lacrosse	50	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 50 11.1% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
19	Robert Morris University	Lacrosse	49	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 49 Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
20	Virginia Military Institute	Wrestling	47	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 47 38.2% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
21	Charleston Southern University	Baseball	46	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 46 24.3% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
22	Longwood University	Baseball	44	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 44 12.8% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
23	Gardner-Webb University	Baseball	43	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 43 2.4% Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
24	Virginia Military Institute	Swimming and Diving (combined)	41	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 41 64.0% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
25	Winthrop University	Baseball	41	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16838	39048	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $300 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students at Winthrop University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 41 7.9% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
26	Bryant University	Baseball	40	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 40 5.3% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
27	Radford University	Baseball	40	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 40 11.1% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
28	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Baseball	40	81.32	960 – 1,170	13794	43339	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, the University of South Carolina-Upstate accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $45 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 40% of students attending the University of South Carolina-Upstate currently receive grant aid from the school. 69% of......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 40 5.3% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
29	University of North Carolina Asheville	Baseball	38	91.94	1,160 – 1,350	14175	36947	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Found in Asheville, the University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 38 2.7% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
30	Virginia Military Institute	Soccer	38	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 38 5.6% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
31	Radford University	Soccer	37	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 37 24.5% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
32	University of North Carolina Asheville	Soccer	35	91.94	1,160 – 1,350	14175	36947	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Found in Asheville, the University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 35 6.1% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
33	High Point University	Soccer	34	76.83	1,110 – 1,310	43578	50955	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference High Point University High Point, NC Located in High Point, High Point University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 65% of......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 34 25.9% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $43,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
34	Winthrop University	Soccer	34	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16838	39048	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $300 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students at Winthrop University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 34 5.6% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
35	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Soccer	33	81.32	960 – 1,170	13794	43339	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, the University of South Carolina-Upstate accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $45 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 40% of students attending the University of South Carolina-Upstate currently receive grant aid from the school. 69% of......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 33 6.5% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
36	Gardner-Webb University	Wrestling	32	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 32 10.3% Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
37	Bryant University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	31	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 31 6.9% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
38	Robert Morris University	Soccer	30	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 30 3.2% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
39	Gardner-Webb University	Swimming	29	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Swimming # of Male Athletes 29 16.0% Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
40	Longwood University	Soccer	29	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 29 23.7% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
41	Robert Morris University	Ice Hockey	29	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 29 Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
42	Gardner-Webb University	Soccer	27	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 27 59.1% Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
43	Gardner-Webb University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	26	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 26 3.7% Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
44	Longwood University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	25	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 25 Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
45	Gardner-Webb University	Track and Field (Indoor)	22	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 22 12.0% Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
46	Longwood University	Cross Country	22	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 22 46.7% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
47	Virginia Military Institute	Basketball	22	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 22 37.5% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
48	High Point University	Basketball	19	76.83	1,110 – 1,310	43578	50955	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference High Point University High Point, NC Located in High Point, High Point University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 65% of......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 19 18.8% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $43,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
49	Bryant University	Basketball	18	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 18 5.9% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
50	Bryant University	Golf	18	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 18 5.9% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
51	Gardner-Webb University	Basketball	18	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 18 5.9% Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
52	Robert Morris University	Cross Country	17	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 17 30.8% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
53	Longwood University	Basketball	16	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 5.9% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
54	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Basketball	16	81.32	960 – 1,170	13794	43339	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, the University of South Carolina-Upstate accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $45 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 40% of students attending the University of South Carolina-Upstate currently receive grant aid from the school. 69% of......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
55	Winthrop University	Basketball	16	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16838	39048	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $300 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students at Winthrop University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
56	Charleston Southern University	Basketball	15	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
57	Radford University	Basketball	15	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
58	Robert Morris University	Basketball	15	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 15.4% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
59	University of North Carolina Asheville	Basketball	15	91.94	1,160 – 1,350	14175	36947	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Found in Asheville, the University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
60	Bryant University	Tennis	14	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
61	Gardner-Webb University	Golf	12	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 12 Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
62	Charleston Southern University	Golf	11	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
63	Gardner-Webb University	Tennis	11	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 11 Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
64	Longwood University	Golf	10	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
65	Radford University	Cross Country	10	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 10 33.3% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
66	High Point University	Golf	9	76.83	1,110 – 1,310	43578	50955	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference High Point University High Point, NC Located in High Point, High Point University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 65% of......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $43,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
67	Longwood University	Tennis	9	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
68	Radford University	Golf	9	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
69	Radford University	Tennis	9	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
70	Winthrop University	Golf	9	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16838	39048	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $300 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students at Winthrop University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
71	Gardner-Webb University	Cross Country	8	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
72	Robert Morris University	Golf	8	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
73	University of North Carolina Asheville	Tennis	8	91.94	1,160 – 1,350	14175	36947	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Found in Asheville, the University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
74	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Golf	8	81.32	960 – 1,170	13794	43339	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, the University of South Carolina-Upstate accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $45 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 40% of students attending the University of South Carolina-Upstate currently receive grant aid from the school. 69% of......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 8 20.0% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
75	Bryant University	Field Hockey	0	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
76	Bryant University	Rowing	0	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rowing # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
77	Bryant University	Softball	0	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
78	Bryant University	Volleyball	0	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
79	Bryant University	Bowling	0	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Bowling # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
80	Charleston Southern University	Soccer	0	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
81	Charleston Southern University	Softball	0	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
82	Charleston Southern University	Tennis	0	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
83	Charleston Southern University	Volleyball	0	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
84	Gardner-Webb University	Lacrosse	0	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
85	Gardner-Webb University	Softball	0	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
86	Gardner-Webb University	Volleyball	0	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
87	High Point University	Volleyball	0	76.83	1,110 – 1,310	43578	50955	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference High Point University High Point, NC Located in High Point, High Point University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 65% of......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $43,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
88	Longwood University	Field Hockey	0	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
89	Longwood University	Lacrosse	0	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
90	Longwood University	Softball	0	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
91	Radford University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
92	Radford University	Lacrosse	0	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
93	Radford University	Softball	0	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
94	Radford University	Volleyball	0	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#94 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
95	Robert Morris University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#95 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
96	Robert Morris University	Rowing	0	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#96 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rowing # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
97	Robert Morris University	Softball	0	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#97 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
98	Robert Morris University	Volleyball	0	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#98 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
99	University of North Carolina Asheville	Golf	0	91.94	1,160 – 1,350	14175	36947	#99 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Found in Asheville, the University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
100	University of North Carolina Asheville	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	91.94	1,160 – 1,350	14175	36947	#100 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Found in Asheville, the University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
101	University of North Carolina Asheville	Volleyball	0	91.94	1,160 – 1,350	14175	36947	#101 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Found in Asheville, the University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
102	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Softball	0	81.32	960 – 1,170	13794	43339	#102 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, the University of South Carolina-Upstate accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $45 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 40% of students attending the University of South Carolina-Upstate currently receive grant aid from the school. 69% of......Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
103	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Volleyball	0	81.32	960 – 1,170	13794	43339	#103 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, the University of South Carolina-Upstate accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $45 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 40% of students attending the University of South Carolina-Upstate currently receive grant aid from the school. 69% of......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
104	Virginia Military Institute	Rifle	0	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#104 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Rifle # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
105	Virginia Military Institute	Water Polo	0	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#105 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Water Polo # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
106	Winthrop University	Lacrosse	0	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16838	39048	#106 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $300 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students at Winthrop University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
107	Winthrop University	Softball	0	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16838	39048	#107 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $300 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students at Winthrop University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
108	Winthrop University	Volleyball	0	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16838	39048	#108 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big South Conference Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $300 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students at Winthrop University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

186 20.8%

76.8%

1,110 – 1,310

$43,578

$50,955

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

Football

146 29.2%

71.3%

1,110 – 1,330

$17,229

$63,545

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

Football

139 6.9%

65.5%

1,200 – 1,330

$40,612

$66,488

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

136 12.4%

65.5%

1,200 – 1,330

$40,612

$66,488

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

Football

118 35.6%

76.1%

1,000 – 1,140

$21,347

$40,606

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

118 51.3%

71.3%

1,110 – 1,330

$17,229

$63,545

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

Football

117 12.0%

90.6%

1,080 – 1,280

$26,215

$54,449

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

Football

113 11.0%

87.0%

980 – 1,190

$24,035

$43,996

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

111 33.7%

81.3%

960 – 1,170

$13,794

$43,339

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

94 104.3%

79.3%

1,020 – 1,240

$16,838

$39,048

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

88 25.7%

91.9%

1,160 – 1,350

$14,175

$36,947

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