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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	Bowie State University	Football	138	75	770 – 980	16117	43877	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 138 5.3% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 770 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
2	Virginia State University	Football	137	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 137 10.5% Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
3	Elizabeth City State University	Football	121	64.61	840 – 1,040	7363	33776	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City State University is part of the University of North Carolina system. The school motto is “To Live is to Learn.” 92% of students receive grant aid – about $10,554 on average – to help them better afford the cost of college. Many undergraduates major in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 121 16.6% Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
4	Shaw University	Football	118	30.48	760 – 970	14111	26148	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 30% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 118 Acceptance Rate 30.5% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
5	Virginia Union University	Football	107	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 107 5.9% Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
6	Johnson C Smith University	Football	98	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 98 4.3% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
7	Saint Augustine's University	Football	96	34.65	760 – 920	18373	26999	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Saint Augustine's University Raleigh, NC Sport Football # of Male Athletes 96 10.3% Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $18,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
8	Winston-Salem State University	Football	96	78.26	850 – 1,040	12948	40557	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Football # of Male Athletes 96 5.9% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
9	Lincoln University	Football	90	65.72	820 – 960	12910	32865	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA Many undergraduates at Lincoln University choose to major in Human Services, General. The school has a 73% first year retention rate and 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, and Cherelle Parker. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 90 4.7% Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $12,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
10	Fayetteville State University	Football	80	79.89	810 – 1,020	7298	37831	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Fayetteville State University currently receive institutional grant aid. 78% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 80 20.0% Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $7,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
11	Virginia State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	80	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 80 23.1% Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
12	Lincoln University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	77	65.72	820 – 960	12910	32865	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA Many undergraduates at Lincoln University choose to major in Human Services, General. The school has a 73% first year retention rate and 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, and Cherelle Parker. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 77 5.5% Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $12,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
13	Livingstone College	Football	58	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 58 43.1% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
14	Shaw University	Soccer	57	30.48	760 – 970	14111	26148	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 30% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 57 14.9% Acceptance Rate 30.5% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
15	Virginia Union University	Basketball	44	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 44 63.0% Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
16	Virginia State University	Baseball	41	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 41 46.4% Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
17	Bowie State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	40	75	770 – 980	16117	43877	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 40 Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 770 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
18	Bowie State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	39	75	770 – 980	16117	43877	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 39 Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 770 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
19	Livingstone College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	39	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 39 5.4% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
20	Virginia State University	Lacrosse	37	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 37 Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
21	Claflin University	Baseball	33	72.55	850 – 1,040	21232	29227	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Claflin University was founded shortly after the American Civil War. Its motto is “The World Needs Visionaries.” A fairly selective school, it received 7,000 applications during the last admissions cycle. 9% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 33 5.7% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $21,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
22	Lincoln University	Baseball	33	65.72	820 – 960	12910	32865	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA Many undergraduates at Lincoln University choose to major in Human Services, General. The school has a 73% first year retention rate and 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, and Cherelle Parker. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 33 5.7% Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $12,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
23	Livingstone College	Track and Field (Indoor)	33	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 33 5.7% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
24	Shaw University	Basketball	33	30.48	760 – 970	14111	26148	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 30% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 33 3.1% Acceptance Rate 30.5% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
25	Virginia State University	Basketball	25	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 25 25.0% Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
26	Virginia Union University	Track and Field (Indoor)	24	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 24 14.3% Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
27	Johnson C Smith University	Track and Field (Indoor)	22	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 22 12.0% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
28	Johnson C Smith University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	22	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 22 12.0% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
29	Saint Augustine's University	Track and Field (Indoor)	21	34.65	760 – 920	18373	26999	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Saint Augustine's University Raleigh, NC Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 21 16.7% Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $18,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
30	Saint Augustine's University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	21	34.65	760 – 920	18373	26999	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Saint Augustine's University Raleigh, NC Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 21 16.7% Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $18,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
31	Virginia Union University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	21	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 21 8.7% Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
32	Livingstone College	Basketball	20	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 20 55.6% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
33	Claflin University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	19	72.55	850 – 1,040	21232	29227	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Claflin University was founded shortly after the American Civil War. Its motto is “The World Needs Visionaries.” A fairly selective school, it received 7,000 applications during the last admissions cycle. 9% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 19 5.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $21,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
34	Claflin University	Track and Field (Indoor)	18	72.55	850 – 1,040	21232	29227	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Claflin University was founded shortly after the American Civil War. Its motto is “The World Needs Visionaries.” A fairly selective school, it received 7,000 applications during the last admissions cycle. 9% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 18 10.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $21,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
35	Elizabeth City State University	Basketball	18	64.61	840 – 1,040	7363	33776	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City State University is part of the University of North Carolina system. The school motto is “To Live is to Learn.” 92% of students receive grant aid – about $10,554 on average – to help them better afford the cost of college. Many undergraduates major in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 18 18.2% Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
36	Winston-Salem State University	Basketball	18	78.26	850 – 1,040	12948	40557	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 18 20.0% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
37	Bowie State University	Basketball	17	75	770 – 980	16117	43877	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 770 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
38	Johnson C Smith University	Basketball	16	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 23.8% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
39	Lincoln University	Basketball	16	65.72	820 – 960	12910	32865	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA Many undergraduates at Lincoln University choose to major in Human Services, General. The school has a 73% first year retention rate and 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, and Cherelle Parker. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $12,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
40	Claflin University	Basketball	15	72.55	850 – 1,040	21232	29227	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Claflin University was founded shortly after the American Civil War. Its motto is “The World Needs Visionaries.” A fairly selective school, it received 7,000 applications during the last admissions cycle. 9% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $21,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
41	Claflin University	Cross Country	15	72.55	850 – 1,040	21232	29227	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Claflin University was founded shortly after the American Civil War. Its motto is “The World Needs Visionaries.” A fairly selective school, it received 7,000 applications during the last admissions cycle. 9% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $21,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
42	Fayetteville State University	Basketball	15	79.89	810 – 1,020	7298	37831	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Fayetteville State University currently receive institutional grant aid. 78% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $7,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
43	Saint Augustine's University	Basketball	13	34.65	760 – 920	18373	26999	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Saint Augustine's University Raleigh, NC Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 13 13.3% Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $18,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
44	Bowie State University	Cross Country	11	75	770 – 980	16117	43877	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 11 Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 770 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
45	Shaw University	Cross Country	10	30.48	760 – 970	14111	26148	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 30% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 30.5% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
46	Johnson C Smith University	Golf	9	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 50.0% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
47	Saint Augustine's University	Cross Country	9	34.65	760 – 920	18373	26999	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Saint Augustine's University Raleigh, NC Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 9 50.0% Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $18,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
48	Elizabeth City State University	Cross Country	8	64.61	840 – 1,040	7363	33776	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City State University is part of the University of North Carolina system. The school motto is “To Live is to Learn.” 92% of students receive grant aid – about $10,554 on average – to help them better afford the cost of college. Many undergraduates major in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 8 14.3% Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
49	Fayetteville State University	Cross Country	8	79.89	810 – 1,020	7298	37831	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Fayetteville State University currently receive institutional grant aid. 78% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $7,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
50	Johnson C Smith University	Cross Country	8	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 8 46.7% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
51	Livingstone College	Cross Country	8	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
52	Virginia State University	Tennis	8	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
53	Virginia Union University	Cross Country	8	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
54	Elizabeth City State University	Golf	7	64.61	840 – 1,040	7363	33776	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City State University is part of the University of North Carolina system. The school motto is “To Live is to Learn.” 92% of students receive grant aid – about $10,554 on average – to help them better afford the cost of college. Many undergraduates major in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 7 36.4% Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
55	Shaw University	Tennis	7	30.48	760 – 970	14111	26148	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 30% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 7 Acceptance Rate 30.5% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
56	Virginia State University	Golf	7	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 7 Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
57	Winston-Salem State University	Golf	7	78.26	850 – 1,040	12948	40557	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 7 Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
58	Fayetteville State University	Golf	6	79.89	810 – 1,020	7298	37831	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Fayetteville State University currently receive institutional grant aid. 78% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 6 25.0% Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $7,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
59	Livingstone College	Golf	6	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 6 45.5% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
60	Saint Augustine's University	Golf	6	34.65	760 – 920	18373	26999	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Saint Augustine's University Raleigh, NC Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 6 20.0% Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $18,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
61	Virginia Union University	Golf	6	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 6 25.0% Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
62	Johnson C Smith University	Tennis	5	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 5 37.5% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
63	Winston-Salem State University	Cross Country	5	78.26	850 – 1,040	12948	40557	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 5 16.7% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

138 5.3%

75.0%

770 – 980

$16,117

$43,877

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

137 10.5%

89.1%

850 – 1,020

$16,184

$33,630

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

121 16.6%

64.6%

840 – 1,040

$7,363

$33,776

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

118

30.5%

760 – 970

$14,111

$26,148

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

107 5.9%

97.8%

800 – 1,000

$18,496

$27,977

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

98 4.3%

45.2%

790 – 980

$19,326

$31,478

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

96 10.3%

34.7%

760 – 920

$18,373

$26,999

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

96 5.9%

78.3%

850 – 1,040

$12,948

$40,557

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

90 4.7%

65.7%

820 – 960

$12,910

$32,865

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

80 20.0%

79.9%

810 – 1,020

$7,298

$37,831

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

80 23.1%

89.1%

850 – 1,020

$16,184

$33,630

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