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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	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	Football	152	15.64	1,370 – 1,530	19005	73762	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was founded in 1817, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan. The most commonly chosen major at UMich is Computer and Information Sciences, General. During the last admissions cycle, 47% of accepted students decide to attend. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 152 7.8% Acceptance Rate 15.6% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $19,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,762
2	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	145	65.35	1,280 – 1,480	19052	61263	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick is the oldest of the three campuses that make up Rutgers University. The school has 19 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, with many students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Social Work....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 145 9.8% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $19,052 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
3	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	142	15.64	1,370 – 1,530	19005	73762	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was founded in 1817, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan. The most commonly chosen major at UMich is Computer and Information Sciences, General. During the last admissions cycle, 47% of accepted students decide to attend. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 142 10.9% Acceptance Rate 15.6% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $19,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,762
4	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Football	142	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 142 7.2% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
5	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	137	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 137 3.8% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
6	Michigan State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	135	84.8	1,120 – 1,330	24630	55084	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Based in East Lansing, Michigan State University accepts 85% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 96% of students at Michigan State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 135 8.9% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,084
7	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	Football	133	65.35	1,280 – 1,480	19052	61263	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick is the oldest of the three campuses that make up Rutgers University. The school has 19 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, with many students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Social Work....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 133 1.5% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $19,052 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
8	Purdue University-Main Campus	Football	130	49.79	1,220 – 1,490	12421	60838	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Purdue University was a founding member of the Big Ten Conference. Some famous alumni include Neil Armstrong, Millie Bobby Brown, and Orville Redenbacher. The school has also produced Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Olympic medalists. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 130 5.7% Acceptance Rate 49.8% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $12,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,838
9	University of Iowa	Football	129	83.62	1,100 – 1,320	20121	52696	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Found in Iowa City, the University of Iowa accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 70% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 129 0.8% Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $20,121 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,696
10	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	Football	128	60.56	1,250 – 1,430	27450	55620	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Based in University Park, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 61% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 35% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 92% and around 69% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 128 4.9% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $27,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
11	University of Iowa	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	127	83.62	1,100 – 1,320	20121	52696	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Found in Iowa City, the University of Iowa accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 70% 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 127 10.4% Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $20,121 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,696
12	Indiana University-Bloomington	Football	126	78.21	1,200 – 1,420	16282	53417	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Bloomington is the flagship and largest campus of Indiana University. Alumni include Bob Chapek, Suzanne Collins, and Jimmy Wales. IUB is somewhat selective and has an impressive 91% first year retention rate. 81% of students graduate in six years. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 126 0.8% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,417
13	Indiana University-Bloomington	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	124	78.21	1,200 – 1,420	16282	53417	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Bloomington is the flagship and largest campus of Indiana University. Alumni include Bob Chapek, Suzanne Collins, and Jimmy Wales. IUB is somewhat selective and has an impressive 91% first year retention rate. 81% of students graduate in six years. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 124 1.6% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,417
14	University of Wisconsin-Madison	Football	124	45.17	1,350 – 1,480	14216	61275	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI The University of Wisconsin, Madison was the first public university in the state – it opened when Wisconsin received statehood in 1848. Their motto is “Numen Lumen” or “Divine Light.” With 40,000 faculty and staff, the university is also the largest employer in Wisconsin....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 124 2.5% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $14,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,275
15	Ohio State University-Main Campus	Football	120	60.57	1,250 – 1,440	19575	51438	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 972 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 120 3.2% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $19,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
16	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	Football	120	42.37	1,380 – 1,530	14297	64802	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL The University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1, and 71% of students will graduate in 4 years. The most popular major is Business Administration and Management, General. Illinois's motto is "Learning & Labor." Sport Football # of Male Athletes 120 3.4% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $14,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,802
17	University of Maryland-College Park	Football	118	44.8	1,400 – 1,540	15833	67785	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD University of Maryland, the state's flagship university, is home to six libraries, the ANSC campus farm, and the UMD golf course. Often called a Public Ivy, it offers an education comparable to Ivy League schools and has extremely high research activity. Computer Science is the most popular undergraduate major. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 118 1.7% Acceptance Rate 44.8% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,785
18	Michigan State University	Football	116	84.8	1,120 – 1,330	24630	55084	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Based in East Lansing, Michigan State University accepts 85% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 96% of students at Michigan State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 116 2.7% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,084
19	University of Minnesota Twin Cities	Football	116	79.75	1,260 – 1,420	16730	57984	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is made up of two locations, 3 miles apart: Minneapolis and Falcon Heights. Their motto is “Commune vinculum omnibus artibus” or “A common bond for all the arts.” Getting its start in 1851 before Minnesota was a state, it’s the largest and oldest school in the state university system. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 116 4.5% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,984
20	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	114	60.56	1,250 – 1,430	27450	55620	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Based in University Park, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 61% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 35% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 92% and around 69% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 114 Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $27,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
21	Ohio State University-Main Campus	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	107	60.57	1,250 – 1,440	19575	51438	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 972 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 107 Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $19,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
22	University of Wisconsin-Madison	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	104	45.17	1,350 – 1,480	14216	61275	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI The University of Wisconsin, Madison was the first public university in the state – it opened when Wisconsin received statehood in 1848. Their motto is “Numen Lumen” or “Divine Light.” With 40,000 faculty and staff, the university is also the largest employer in Wisconsin....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 104 4.0% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $14,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,275
23	Northwestern University	Football	103	7.22	1,480 – 1,560	23341	76844	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Northwestern University Evanston, IL A founding member of the Big Ten Conference, top sports for the Wildcats include Football, Basketball, and Swimming and Diving (combined). Willie the Wildcat cheers them on and the colors are purple and white....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 103 7.2% Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,844
24	Purdue University-Main Campus	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	97	49.79	1,220 – 1,490	12421	60838	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Purdue University was a founding member of the Big Ten Conference. Some famous alumni include Neil Armstrong, Millie Bobby Brown, and Orville Redenbacher. The school has also produced Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Olympic medalists. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 97 4.3% Acceptance Rate 49.8% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $12,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,838
25	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	75	42.37	1,380 – 1,530	14297	64802	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL The University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1, and 71% of students will graduate in 4 years. The most popular major is Business Administration and Management, General. Illinois's motto is "Learning & Labor." Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 75 19.4% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $14,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,802
26	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	Lacrosse	59	15.64	1,370 – 1,530	19005	73762	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was founded in 1817, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan. The most commonly chosen major at UMich is Computer and Information Sciences, General. During the last admissions cycle, 47% of accepted students decide to attend. Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 59 5.4% Acceptance Rate 15.6% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $19,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,762
27	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	Lacrosse	56	60.56	1,250 – 1,430	27450	55620	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Based in University Park, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 61% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 35% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 92% and around 69% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 56 3.7% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $27,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
28	Ohio State University-Main Campus	Lacrosse	54	60.57	1,250 – 1,440	19575	51438	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 972 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 54 3.8% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $19,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
29	University of Minnesota Twin Cities	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	54	79.75	1,260 – 1,420	16730	57984	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is made up of two locations, 3 miles apart: Minneapolis and Falcon Heights. Their motto is “Commune vinculum omnibus artibus” or “A common bond for all the arts.” Getting its start in 1851 before Minnesota was a state, it’s the largest and oldest school in the state university system. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 54 5.3% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,984
30	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	Lacrosse	53	65.35	1,280 – 1,480	19052	61263	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick is the oldest of the three campuses that make up Rutgers University. The school has 19 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, with many students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Social Work....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 53 3.9% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $19,052 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
31	University of Wisconsin-Madison	Rowing	53	45.17	1,350 – 1,480	14216	61275	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI The University of Wisconsin, Madison was the first public university in the state – it opened when Wisconsin received statehood in 1848. Their motto is “Numen Lumen” or “Divine Light.” With 40,000 faculty and staff, the university is also the largest employer in Wisconsin....Read more Sport Rowing # of Male Athletes 53 8.6% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $14,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,275
32	University of Maryland-College Park	Lacrosse	50	44.8	1,400 – 1,540	15833	67785	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD University of Maryland, the state's flagship university, is home to six libraries, the ANSC campus farm, and the UMD golf course. Often called a Public Ivy, it offers an education comparable to Ivy League schools and has extremely high research activity. Computer Science is the most popular undergraduate major. Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 50 Acceptance Rate 44.8% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,785
33	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Baseball	47	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 47 Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
34	Indiana University-Bloomington	Baseball	46	78.21	1,200 – 1,420	16282	53417	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Bloomington is the flagship and largest campus of Indiana University. Alumni include Bob Chapek, Suzanne Collins, and Jimmy Wales. IUB is somewhat selective and has an impressive 91% first year retention rate. 81% of students graduate in six years. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 46 6.1% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,417
35	University of Iowa	Baseball	46	83.62	1,100 – 1,320	20121	52696	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Found in Iowa City, the University of Iowa accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 70% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 46 4.5% Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $20,121 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,696
36	Indiana University-Bloomington	Swimming and Diving (combined)	45	78.21	1,200 – 1,420	16282	53417	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Bloomington is the flagship and largest campus of Indiana University. Alumni include Bob Chapek, Suzanne Collins, and Jimmy Wales. IUB is somewhat selective and has an impressive 91% first year retention rate. 81% of students graduate in six years. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 45 21.6% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,417
37	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	Baseball	42	60.56	1,250 – 1,430	27450	55620	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Based in University Park, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 61% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 35% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 92% and around 69% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 42 2.4% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $27,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
38	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	Baseball	42	15.64	1,370 – 1,530	19005	73762	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was founded in 1817, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan. The most commonly chosen major at UMich is Computer and Information Sciences, General. During the last admissions cycle, 47% of accepted students decide to attend. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 42 2.4% Acceptance Rate 15.6% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $19,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,762
39	Michigan State University	Baseball	41	84.8	1,120 – 1,330	24630	55084	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Based in East Lansing, Michigan State University accepts 85% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 96% of students at Michigan State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 41 5.1% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,084
40	Ohio State University-Main Campus	Swimming	41	60.57	1,250 – 1,440	19575	51438	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 972 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. Sport Swimming # of Male Athletes 41 2.4% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $19,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
41	University of Iowa	Wrestling	41	83.62	1,100 – 1,320	20121	52696	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Found in Iowa City, the University of Iowa accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 70% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 41 7.9% Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $20,121 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,696
42	Ohio State University-Main Campus	Baseball	40	60.57	1,250 – 1,440	19575	51438	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 972 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 40 2.6% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $19,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
43	Purdue University-Main Campus	Baseball	40	49.79	1,220 – 1,490	12421	60838	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Purdue University was a founding member of the Big Ten Conference. Some famous alumni include Neil Armstrong, Millie Bobby Brown, and Orville Redenbacher. The school has also produced Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Olympic medalists. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 40 4.8% Acceptance Rate 49.8% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $12,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,838
44	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	Swimming and Diving (combined)	39	15.64	1,370 – 1,530	19005	73762	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was founded in 1817, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan. The most commonly chosen major at UMich is Computer and Information Sciences, General. During the last admissions cycle, 47% of accepted students decide to attend. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 39 5.4% Acceptance Rate 15.6% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $19,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,762
45	University of Minnesota Twin Cities	Baseball	39	79.75	1,260 – 1,420	16730	57984	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is made up of two locations, 3 miles apart: Minneapolis and Falcon Heights. Their motto is “Commune vinculum omnibus artibus” or “A common bond for all the arts.” Getting its start in 1851 before Minnesota was a state, it’s the largest and oldest school in the state university system. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 39 5.4% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,984
46	Purdue University-Main Campus	Swimming	38	49.79	1,220 – 1,490	12421	60838	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Purdue University was a founding member of the Big Ten Conference. Some famous alumni include Neil Armstrong, Millie Bobby Brown, and Orville Redenbacher. The school has also produced Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Olympic medalists. Sport Swimming # of Male Athletes 38 2.7% Acceptance Rate 49.8% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $12,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,838
47	University of Maryland-College Park	Baseball	38	44.8	1,400 – 1,540	15833	67785	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD University of Maryland, the state's flagship university, is home to six libraries, the ANSC campus farm, and the UMD golf course. Often called a Public Ivy, it offers an education comparable to Ivy League schools and has extremely high research activity. Computer Science is the most popular undergraduate major. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 38 5.6% Acceptance Rate 44.8% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,785
48	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	Baseball	37	42.37	1,380 – 1,530	14297	64802	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL The University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1, and 71% of students will graduate in 4 years. The most popular major is Business Administration and Management, General. Illinois's motto is "Learning & Labor." Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 37 2.8% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $14,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,802
49	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	Wrestling	37	15.64	1,370 – 1,530	19005	73762	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was founded in 1817, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan. The most commonly chosen major at UMich is Computer and Information Sciences, General. During the last admissions cycle, 47% of accepted students decide to attend. Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 37 2.8% Acceptance Rate 15.6% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $19,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,762
50	Michigan State University	Wrestling	36	84.8	1,120 – 1,330	24630	55084	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Based in East Lansing, Michigan State University accepts 85% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 96% of students at Michigan State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 36 Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,084
51	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	Wrestling	36	60.56	1,250 – 1,430	27450	55620	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Based in University Park, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 61% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 35% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 92% and around 69% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 36 9.1% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $27,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
52	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	Baseball	36	65.35	1,280 – 1,480	19052	61263	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick is the oldest of the three campuses that make up Rutgers University. The school has 19 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, with many students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Social Work....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 36 Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $19,052 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
53	Northwestern University	Baseball	35	7.22	1,480 – 1,560	23341	76844	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Northwestern University Evanston, IL A founding member of the Big Ten Conference, top sports for the Wildcats include Football, Basketball, and Swimming and Diving (combined). Willie the Wildcat cheers them on and the colors are purple and white....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 35 Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,844
54	Ohio State University-Main Campus	Wrestling	34	60.57	1,250 – 1,440	19575	51438	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 972 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 34 3.0% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $19,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
55	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Wrestling	34	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 34 5.6% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
56	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	Swimming and Diving (combined)	33	60.56	1,250 – 1,430	27450	55620	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Based in University Park, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 61% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 35% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 92% and around 69% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 33 10.0% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $27,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
57	Purdue University-Main Campus	Wrestling	33	49.79	1,220 – 1,490	12421	60838	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Purdue University was a founding member of the Big Ten Conference. Some famous alumni include Neil Armstrong, Millie Bobby Brown, and Orville Redenbacher. The school has also produced Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Olympic medalists. Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 33 13.8% Acceptance Rate 49.8% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $12,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,838
58	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	Wrestling	33	42.37	1,380 – 1,530	14297	64802	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL The University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1, and 71% of students will graduate in 4 years. The most popular major is Business Administration and Management, General. Illinois's motto is "Learning & Labor." Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 33 10.0% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $14,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,802
59	University of Maryland-College Park	Wrestling	33	44.8	1,400 – 1,540	15833	67785	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD University of Maryland, the state's flagship university, is home to six libraries, the ANSC campus farm, and the UMD golf course. Often called a Public Ivy, it offers an education comparable to Ivy League schools and has extremely high research activity. Computer Science is the most popular undergraduate major. Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 33 Acceptance Rate 44.8% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,785
60	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	Soccer	33	15.64	1,370 – 1,530	19005	73762	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was founded in 1817, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan. The most commonly chosen major at UMich is Computer and Information Sciences, General. During the last admissions cycle, 47% of accepted students decide to attend. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 33 Acceptance Rate 15.6% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $19,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,762
61	Indiana University-Bloomington	Soccer	32	78.21	1,200 – 1,420	16282	53417	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Bloomington is the flagship and largest campus of Indiana University. Alumni include Bob Chapek, Suzanne Collins, and Jimmy Wales. IUB is somewhat selective and has an impressive 91% first year retention rate. 81% of students graduate in six years. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 32 3.0% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,417
62	Indiana University-Bloomington	Wrestling	32	78.21	1,200 – 1,420	16282	53417	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Bloomington is the flagship and largest campus of Indiana University. Alumni include Bob Chapek, Suzanne Collins, and Jimmy Wales. IUB is somewhat selective and has an impressive 91% first year retention rate. 81% of students graduate in six years. Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 32 8.6% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,417
63	University of Minnesota Twin Cities	Swimming and Diving (combined)	32	79.75	1,260 – 1,420	16730	57984	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is made up of two locations, 3 miles apart: Minneapolis and Falcon Heights. Their motto is “Commune vinculum omnibus artibus” or “A common bond for all the arts.” Getting its start in 1851 before Minnesota was a state, it’s the largest and oldest school in the state university system. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 32 18.5% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,984
64	Ohio State University-Main Campus	Fencing	31	60.57	1,250 – 1,440	19575	51438	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 972 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. Sport Fencing # of Male Athletes 31 Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $19,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
65	University of Wisconsin-Madison	Wrestling	31	45.17	1,350 – 1,480	14216	61275	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI The University of Wisconsin, Madison was the first public university in the state – it opened when Wisconsin received statehood in 1848. Their motto is “Numen Lumen” or “Divine Light.” With 40,000 faculty and staff, the university is also the largest employer in Wisconsin....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 31 6.9% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $14,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,275
66	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	Soccer	30	65.35	1,280 – 1,480	19052	61263	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick is the oldest of the three campuses that make up Rutgers University. The school has 19 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, with many students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Social Work....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 30 6.3% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $19,052 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
67	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	Wrestling	30	65.35	1,280 – 1,480	19052	61263	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick is the oldest of the three campuses that make up Rutgers University. The school has 19 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, with many students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Social Work....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 30 11.8% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $19,052 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
68	Northwestern University	Soccer	29	7.22	1,480 – 1,560	23341	76844	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Northwestern University Evanston, IL A founding member of the Big Ten Conference, top sports for the Wildcats include Football, Basketball, and Swimming and Diving (combined). Willie the Wildcat cheers them on and the colors are purple and white....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 29 Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,844
69	University of Minnesota Twin Cities	Wrestling	29	79.75	1,260 – 1,420	16730	57984	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is made up of two locations, 3 miles apart: Minneapolis and Falcon Heights. Their motto is “Commune vinculum omnibus artibus” or “A common bond for all the arts.” Getting its start in 1851 before Minnesota was a state, it’s the largest and oldest school in the state university system. Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 29 9.4% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,984
70	University of Wisconsin-Madison	Soccer	29	45.17	1,350 – 1,480	14216	61275	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI The University of Wisconsin, Madison was the first public university in the state – it opened when Wisconsin received statehood in 1848. Their motto is “Numen Lumen” or “Divine Light.” With 40,000 faculty and staff, the university is also the largest employer in Wisconsin....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 29 16.0% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $14,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,275
71	Michigan State University	Ice Hockey	28	84.8	1,120 – 1,330	24630	55084	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Based in East Lansing, Michigan State University accepts 85% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 96% of students at Michigan State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 28 Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,084
72	Ohio State University-Main Campus	Soccer	28	60.57	1,250 – 1,440	19575	51438	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 972 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 28 6.7% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $19,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
73	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	Soccer	28	60.56	1,250 – 1,430	27450	55620	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Based in University Park, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 61% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 35% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 92% and around 69% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 28 7.7% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $27,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
74	University of Maryland-College Park	Soccer	28	44.8	1,400 – 1,540	15833	67785	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD University of Maryland, the state's flagship university, is home to six libraries, the ANSC campus farm, and the UMD golf course. Often called a Public Ivy, it offers an education comparable to Ivy League schools and has extremely high research activity. Computer Science is the most popular undergraduate major. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 28 3.4% Acceptance Rate 44.8% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,785
75	University of Wisconsin-Madison	Swimming and Diving (combined)	28	45.17	1,350 – 1,480	14216	61275	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI The University of Wisconsin, Madison was the first public university in the state – it opened when Wisconsin received statehood in 1848. Their motto is “Numen Lumen” or “Divine Light.” With 40,000 faculty and staff, the university is also the largest employer in Wisconsin....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 28 9.7% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $14,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,275
76	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	Fencing	27	60.56	1,250 – 1,430	27450	55620	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Based in University Park, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 61% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 35% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 92% and around 69% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Fencing # of Male Athletes 27 6.9% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $27,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
77	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	Ice Hockey	27	15.64	1,370 – 1,530	19005	73762	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was founded in 1817, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan. The most commonly chosen major at UMich is Computer and Information Sciences, General. During the last admissions cycle, 47% of accepted students decide to attend. Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 27 Acceptance Rate 15.6% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $19,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,762
78	University of Wisconsin-Madison	Ice Hockey	27	45.17	1,350 – 1,480	14216	61275	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI The University of Wisconsin, Madison was the first public university in the state – it opened when Wisconsin received statehood in 1848. Their motto is “Numen Lumen” or “Divine Light.” With 40,000 faculty and staff, the university is also the largest employer in Wisconsin....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 27 Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $14,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,275
79	Ohio State University-Main Campus	Ice Hockey	26	60.57	1,250 – 1,440	19575	51438	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 972 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 26 3.7% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $19,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
80	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	Ice Hockey	26	60.56	1,250 – 1,430	27450	55620	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Based in University Park, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 61% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 35% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 92% and around 69% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 26 7.1% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $27,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
81	University of Minnesota Twin Cities	Ice Hockey	26	79.75	1,260 – 1,420	16730	57984	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is made up of two locations, 3 miles apart: Minneapolis and Falcon Heights. Their motto is “Commune vinculum omnibus artibus” or “A common bond for all the arts.” Getting its start in 1851 before Minnesota was a state, it’s the largest and oldest school in the state university system. Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 26 Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,984
82	Michigan State University	Soccer	25	84.8	1,120 – 1,330	24630	55084	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Based in East Lansing, Michigan State University accepts 85% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 96% of students at Michigan State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 25 10.7% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,084
83	Northwestern University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	25	7.22	1,480 – 1,560	23341	76844	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Northwestern University Evanston, IL A founding member of the Big Ten Conference, top sports for the Wildcats include Football, Basketball, and Swimming and Diving (combined). Willie the Wildcat cheers them on and the colors are purple and white....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 25 4.2% Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,844
84	University of Maryland-College Park	Track and Field (Outdoor)	25	44.8	1,400 – 1,540	15833	67785	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD University of Maryland, the state's flagship university, is home to six libraries, the ANSC campus farm, and the UMD golf course. Often called a Public Ivy, it offers an education comparable to Ivy League schools and has extremely high research activity. Computer Science is the most popular undergraduate major. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 25 7.4% Acceptance Rate 44.8% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,785
85	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	Gymnastics	24	15.64	1,370 – 1,530	19005	73762	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was founded in 1817, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan. The most commonly chosen major at UMich is Computer and Information Sciences, General. During the last admissions cycle, 47% of accepted students decide to attend. Sport Gymnastics # of Male Athletes 24 Acceptance Rate 15.6% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $19,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,762
86	Northwestern University	Wrestling	23	7.22	1,480 – 1,560	23341	76844	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Northwestern University Evanston, IL A founding member of the Big Ten Conference, top sports for the Wildcats include Football, Basketball, and Swimming and Diving (combined). Willie the Wildcat cheers them on and the colors are purple and white....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 23 8.0% Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,844
87	Ohio State University-Main Campus	Gymnastics	21	60.57	1,250 – 1,440	19575	51438	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 972 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. Sport Gymnastics # of Male Athletes 21 Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $19,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
88	Ohio State University-Main Campus	Volleyball	20	60.57	1,250 – 1,440	19575	51438	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 972 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes 20 5.3% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $19,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
89	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	Volleyball	20	60.56	1,250 – 1,430	27450	55620	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Based in University Park, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 61% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 35% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 92% and around 69% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes 20 9.1% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $27,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
90	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	Gymnastics	20	42.37	1,380 – 1,530	14297	64802	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL The University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1, and 71% of students will graduate in 4 years. The most popular major is Business Administration and Management, General. Illinois's motto is "Learning & Labor." Sport Gymnastics # of Male Athletes 20 4.8% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $14,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,802
91	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Gymnastics	20	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Gymnastics # of Male Athletes 20 4.8% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
92	University of Wisconsin-Madison	Basketball	18	45.17	1,350 – 1,480	14216	61275	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI The University of Wisconsin, Madison was the first public university in the state – it opened when Wisconsin received statehood in 1848. Their motto is “Numen Lumen” or “Divine Light.” With 40,000 faculty and staff, the university is also the largest employer in Wisconsin....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 18 12.5% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $14,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,275
93	Indiana University-Bloomington	Basketball	17	78.21	1,200 – 1,420	16282	53417	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Bloomington is the flagship and largest campus of Indiana University. Alumni include Bob Chapek, Suzanne Collins, and Jimmy Wales. IUB is somewhat selective and has an impressive 91% first year retention rate. 81% of students graduate in six years. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,417
94	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	Gymnastics	17	60.56	1,250 – 1,430	27450	55620	#94 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Based in University Park, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 61% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 35% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 92% and around 69% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Gymnastics # of Male Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $27,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
95	Purdue University-Main Campus	Basketball	17	49.79	1,220 – 1,490	12421	60838	#95 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Purdue University was a founding member of the Big Ten Conference. Some famous alumni include Neil Armstrong, Millie Bobby Brown, and Orville Redenbacher. The school has also produced Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Olympic medalists. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 49.8% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $12,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,838
96	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	Basketball	17	65.35	1,280 – 1,480	19052	61263	#96 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick is the oldest of the three campuses that make up Rutgers University. The school has 19 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, with many students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Social Work....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $19,052 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
97	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Basketball	17	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#97 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 17 5.6% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
98	University of Iowa	Basketball	16	83.62	1,100 – 1,320	20121	52696	#98 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Found in Iowa City, the University of Iowa accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 70% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $20,121 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,696
99	Michigan State University	Basketball	15	84.8	1,120 – 1,330	24630	55084	#99 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Based in East Lansing, Michigan State University accepts 85% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 96% of students at Michigan State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,084
100	Ohio State University-Main Campus	Basketball	15	60.57	1,250 – 1,440	19575	51438	#100 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 972 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $19,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
101	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	Basketball	15	60.56	1,250 – 1,430	27450	55620	#101 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Based in University Park, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 61% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 35% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 92% and around 69% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $27,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
102	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	Basketball	15	42.37	1,380 – 1,530	14297	64802	#102 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL The University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1, and 71% of students will graduate in 4 years. The most popular major is Business Administration and Management, General. Illinois's motto is "Learning & Labor." Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 15.4% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $14,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,802
103	University of Maryland-College Park	Basketball	15	44.8	1,400 – 1,540	15833	67785	#103 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD University of Maryland, the state's flagship university, is home to six libraries, the ANSC campus farm, and the UMD golf course. Often called a Public Ivy, it offers an education comparable to Ivy League schools and has extremely high research activity. Computer Science is the most popular undergraduate major. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 44.8% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,785
104	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	Basketball	15	15.64	1,370 – 1,530	19005	73762	#104 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was founded in 1817, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan. The most commonly chosen major at UMich is Computer and Information Sciences, General. During the last admissions cycle, 47% of accepted students decide to attend. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 15.6% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $19,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,762
105	University of Minnesota Twin Cities	Basketball	15	79.75	1,260 – 1,420	16730	57984	#105 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is made up of two locations, 3 miles apart: Minneapolis and Falcon Heights. Their motto is “Commune vinculum omnibus artibus” or “A common bond for all the arts.” Getting its start in 1851 before Minnesota was a state, it’s the largest and oldest school in the state university system. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,984
106	Northwestern University	Basketball	14	7.22	1,480 – 1,560	23341	76844	#106 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Northwestern University Evanston, IL A founding member of the Big Ten Conference, top sports for the Wildcats include Football, Basketball, and Swimming and Diving (combined). Willie the Wildcat cheers them on and the colors are purple and white....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 14 7.7% Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,844
107	Ohio State University-Main Campus	Tennis	13	60.57	1,250 – 1,440	19575	51438	#107 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 972 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 13 8.3% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $19,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
108	Purdue University-Main Campus	Tennis	13	49.79	1,220 – 1,490	12421	60838	#108 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Purdue University was a founding member of the Big Ten Conference. Some famous alumni include Neil Armstrong, Millie Bobby Brown, and Orville Redenbacher. The school has also produced Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Olympic medalists. Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 13 62.5% Acceptance Rate 49.8% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $12,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,838
109	Indiana University-Bloomington	Tennis	12	78.21	1,200 – 1,420	16282	53417	#109 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Bloomington is the flagship and largest campus of Indiana University. Alumni include Bob Chapek, Suzanne Collins, and Jimmy Wales. IUB is somewhat selective and has an impressive 91% first year retention rate. 81% of students graduate in six years. Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 12 7.7% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,417
110	Ohio State University-Main Campus	Golf	12	60.57	1,250 – 1,440	19575	51438	#110 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 972 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 12 Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $19,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
111	Purdue University-Main Campus	Golf	12	49.79	1,220 – 1,490	12421	60838	#111 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Purdue University was a founding member of the Big Ten Conference. Some famous alumni include Neil Armstrong, Millie Bobby Brown, and Orville Redenbacher. The school has also produced Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Olympic medalists. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 12 Acceptance Rate 49.8% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $12,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,838
112	Indiana University-Bloomington	Golf	11	78.21	1,200 – 1,420	16282	53417	#112 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Bloomington is the flagship and largest campus of Indiana University. Alumni include Bob Chapek, Suzanne Collins, and Jimmy Wales. IUB is somewhat selective and has an impressive 91% first year retention rate. 81% of students graduate in six years. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 11 Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,417
113	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	Tennis	11	42.37	1,380 – 1,530	14297	64802	#113 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL The University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1, and 71% of students will graduate in 4 years. The most popular major is Business Administration and Management, General. Illinois's motto is "Learning & Labor." Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 11 Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $14,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,802
114	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Golf	11	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#114 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 11 Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
115	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Tennis	11	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#115 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 11 22.2% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
116	University of Wisconsin-Madison	Golf	11	45.17	1,350 – 1,480	14216	61275	#116 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI The University of Wisconsin, Madison was the first public university in the state – it opened when Wisconsin received statehood in 1848. Their motto is “Numen Lumen” or “Divine Light.” With 40,000 faculty and staff, the university is also the largest employer in Wisconsin....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $14,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,275
117	Michigan State University	Tennis	10	84.8	1,120 – 1,330	24630	55084	#117 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Based in East Lansing, Michigan State University accepts 85% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 96% of students at Michigan State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,084
118	Northwestern University	Tennis	10	7.22	1,480 – 1,560	23341	76844	#118 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Northwestern University Evanston, IL A founding member of the Big Ten Conference, top sports for the Wildcats include Football, Basketball, and Swimming and Diving (combined). Willie the Wildcat cheers them on and the colors are purple and white....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 10 16.7% Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,844
119	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	Golf	10	60.56	1,250 – 1,430	27450	55620	#119 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Based in University Park, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 61% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 35% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 92% and around 69% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $27,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
120	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	Tennis	10	60.56	1,250 – 1,430	27450	55620	#120 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Based in University Park, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 61% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 35% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 92% and around 69% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $27,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
121	University of Iowa	Golf	10	83.62	1,100 – 1,320	20121	52696	#121 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Found in Iowa City, the University of Iowa accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 70% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $20,121 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,696
122	University of Minnesota Twin Cities	Golf	10	79.75	1,260 – 1,420	16730	57984	#122 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is made up of two locations, 3 miles apart: Minneapolis and Falcon Heights. Their motto is “Commune vinculum omnibus artibus” or “A common bond for all the arts.” Getting its start in 1851 before Minnesota was a state, it’s the largest and oldest school in the state university system. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 10 9.1% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,984
123	Northwestern University	Golf	9	7.22	1,480 – 1,560	23341	76844	#123 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Northwestern University Evanston, IL A founding member of the Big Ten Conference, top sports for the Wildcats include Football, Basketball, and Swimming and Diving (combined). Willie the Wildcat cheers them on and the colors are purple and white....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,844
124	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	Golf	9	42.37	1,380 – 1,530	14297	64802	#124 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL The University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1, and 71% of students will graduate in 4 years. The most popular major is Business Administration and Management, General. Illinois's motto is "Learning & Labor." Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $14,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,802
125	University of Maryland-College Park	Golf	9	44.8	1,400 – 1,540	15833	67785	#125 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD University of Maryland, the state's flagship university, is home to six libraries, the ANSC campus farm, and the UMD golf course. Often called a Public Ivy, it offers an education comparable to Ivy League schools and has extremely high research activity. Computer Science is the most popular undergraduate major. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 44.8% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,785
126	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	Golf	9	15.64	1,370 – 1,530	19005	73762	#126 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was founded in 1817, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan. The most commonly chosen major at UMich is Computer and Information Sciences, General. During the last admissions cycle, 47% of accepted students decide to attend. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 15.6% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $19,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,762
127	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	Tennis	9	15.64	1,370 – 1,530	19005	73762	#127 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was founded in 1817, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan. The most commonly chosen major at UMich is Computer and Information Sciences, General. During the last admissions cycle, 47% of accepted students decide to attend. Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 9 25.0% Acceptance Rate 15.6% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $19,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,762
128	Michigan State University	Golf	8	84.8	1,120 – 1,330	24630	55084	#128 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Based in East Lansing, Michigan State University accepts 85% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 96% of students at Michigan State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 8 20.0% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,084
129	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	Golf	8	65.35	1,280 – 1,480	19052	61263	#129 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick is the oldest of the three campuses that make up Rutgers University. The school has 19 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, with many students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Social Work....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $19,052 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
130	University of Wisconsin-Madison	Tennis	8	45.17	1,350 – 1,480	14216	61275	#130 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI The University of Wisconsin, Madison was the first public university in the state – it opened when Wisconsin received statehood in 1848. Their motto is “Numen Lumen” or “Divine Light.” With 40,000 faculty and staff, the university is also the largest employer in Wisconsin....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $14,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,275
131	Ohio State University-Main Campus	Diving	6	60.57	1,250 – 1,440	19575	51438	#131 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Big Ten Conference Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 972 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. Sport Diving # of Male Athletes 6 14.3% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $19,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438

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

Football

152 7.8%

15.6%

1,370 – 1,530

$19,005

$73,762

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

145 9.8%

65.4%

1,280 – 1,480

$19,052

$61,263

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

142 10.9%

15.6%

1,370 – 1,530

$19,005

$73,762

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

Football

142 7.2%

87.5%

1,110 – 1,320

$18,029

$47,692

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

137 3.8%

87.5%

1,110 – 1,320

$18,029

$47,692

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

135 8.9%

84.8%

1,120 – 1,330

$24,630

$55,084

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

Football

133 1.5%

65.4%

1,280 – 1,480

$19,052

$61,263

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

Football

130 5.7%

49.8%

1,220 – 1,490

$12,421

$60,838

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

Football

129 0.8%

83.6%

1,100 – 1,320

$20,121

$52,696

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

Football

128 4.9%

60.6%

1,250 – 1,430

$27,450

$55,620

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

127 10.4%

83.6%

1,100 – 1,320

$20,121

$52,696

152
7.8%

145
9.8%

142
10.9%

142
7.2%

137
3.8%

135
8.9%

133
1.5%

130
5.7%

129
0.8%

128
4.9%

127
10.4%

126
0.8%

124
1.6%

124
2.5%

120
3.2%

120
3.4%

118
1.7%

116
2.7%