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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	135	82.4	900 – 1,190	17287	43877	#1 2027 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, Psychology, and General. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 135 2.2% Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
2	Virginia State University	Football	132	88.63	840 – 1,070	17840	33630	#2 2027 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, 14% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 132 3.6% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $17,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
3	Johnson C Smith University	Football	123	45.21	790 – 980	19705	31478	#3 2027 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 66% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 123 25.5% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
4	Elizabeth City State University	Football	120	86.71	780 – 1,050	6483	33776	#4 2027 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.” 89% of students receive grant aid – about $10,732 on average – to help them better afford the cost of college. Many undergraduates major in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 120 0.8% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 780 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $6,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
5	Winston-Salem State University	Football	116	78.26	850 – 1,040	12989	40557	#5 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Football # of Male Athletes 116 20.8% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
6	Virginia Union University	Football	113	98.02	850 – 890	11483	27977	#6 2027 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 2,800 last year. 11% 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 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 113 5.6% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 850 – 890 Avg. Net Price $11,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
7	Shaw University	Football	111	80.16	660 – 870	16445	26148	#7 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 75% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 111 5.9% Acceptance Rate 80.2% SAT Score 660 – 870 Avg. Net Price $16,445 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
8	Lincoln University	Football	99	64.31	820 – 960	14473	32865	#8 2027 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 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. The school has a 76% 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 99 10.0% Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $14,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
9	Virginia State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	96	88.63	840 – 1,070	17840	33630	#9 2027 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, 14% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 96 20.0% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $17,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
10	Bluefield State University	Football	93	97.23	890 – 1,090	15814	35030	#10 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 84% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 93 4.1% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
11	Livingstone College	Football	84	59.25	800 – 980	12826	24024	#11 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 77% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 71%......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 84 44.8% Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 800 – 980 Avg. Net Price $12,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
12	Fayetteville State University	Football	75	68.9	810 – 990	7811	37831	#12 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 69% 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 75 6.3% Acceptance Rate 68.9% SAT Score 810 – 990 Avg. Net Price $7,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
13	Lincoln University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	75	64.31	820 – 960	14473	32865	#13 2027 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 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. The school has a 76% 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 75 2.6% Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $14,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
14	Bowie State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	54	82.4	900 – 1,190	17287	43877	#14 2027 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, Psychology, and General. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 54 35.0% Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
15	Bowie State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	53	82.4	900 – 1,190	17287	43877	#15 2027 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, Psychology, and General. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 53 35.9% Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
16	Livingstone College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	45	59.25	800 – 980	12826	24024	#16 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 77% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 71%......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 45 Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 800 – 980 Avg. Net Price $12,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
17	Claflin University	Baseball	40	64.93	870 – 1,010	17272	29227	#17 2027 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 8,130 applications during the last admissions cycle. 7% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 40 21.2% Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $17,272 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
18	Shaw University	Soccer	39	80.16	660 – 870	16445	26148	#18 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 75% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 39 31.6% Acceptance Rate 80.2% SAT Score 660 – 870 Avg. Net Price $16,445 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
19	Virginia Union University	Track and Field (Indoor)	36	98.02	850 – 890	11483	27977	#19 2027 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 2,800 last year. 11% 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 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 36 50.0% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 850 – 890 Avg. Net Price $11,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
20	Virginia State University	Lacrosse	34	88.63	840 – 1,070	17840	33630	#20 2027 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, 14% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 34 8.1% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $17,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
21	Lincoln University	Baseball	32	64.31	820 – 960	14473	32865	#21 2027 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 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. The school has a 76% 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 32 3.0% Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $14,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
22	Bluefield State University	Baseball	31	97.23	890 – 1,090	15814	35030	#22 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 84% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 31 35.4% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
23	Virginia State University	Baseball	30	88.63	840 – 1,070	17840	33630	#23 2027 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, 14% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 30 26.8% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $17,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
24	Virginia Union University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	30	98.02	850 – 890	11483	27977	#24 2027 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 2,800 last year. 11% 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 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 30 42.9% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 850 – 890 Avg. Net Price $11,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
25	Virginia Union University	Basketball	28	98.02	850 – 890	11483	27977	#25 2027 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 2,800 last year. 11% 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 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 28 36.4% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 850 – 890 Avg. Net Price $11,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
26	Johnson C Smith University	Track and Field (Indoor)	26	45.21	790 – 980	19705	31478	#26 2027 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 66% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 26 18.2% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
27	Johnson C Smith University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	26	45.21	790 – 980	19705	31478	#27 2027 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 66% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 26 18.2% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
28	Virginia State University	Soccer	26	88.63	840 – 1,070	17840	33630	#28 2027 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, 14% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 26 Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $17,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
29	Bluefield State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	24	97.23	890 – 1,090	15814	35030	#29 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 84% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 24 50.0% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
30	Elizabeth City State University	Basketball	23	86.71	780 – 1,050	6483	33776	#30 2027 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.” 89% of students receive grant aid – about $10,732 on average – to help them better afford the cost of college. Many undergraduates major in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 23 27.8% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 780 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $6,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
31	Livingstone College	Basketball	23	59.25	800 – 980	12826	24024	#31 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 77% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 71%......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 23 15.0% Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 800 – 980 Avg. Net Price $12,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
32	Bluefield State University	Basketball	20	97.23	890 – 1,090	15814	35030	#32 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 84% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 20 11.1% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
33	Bluefield State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	20	97.23	890 – 1,090	15814	35030	#33 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 84% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 20 53.8% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
34	Bluefield State University	Wrestling	20	97.23	890 – 1,090	15814	35030	#34 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 84% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 20 11.1% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
35	Claflin University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	20	64.93	870 – 1,010	17272	29227	#35 2027 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 8,130 applications during the last admissions cycle. 7% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 20 5.3% Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $17,272 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
36	Virginia State University	Basketball	20	88.63	840 – 1,070	17840	33630	#36 2027 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, 14% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 20 20.0% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $17,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
37	Claflin University	Track and Field (Indoor)	19	64.93	870 – 1,010	17272	29227	#37 2027 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 8,130 applications during the last admissions cycle. 7% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 19 5.6% Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $17,272 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
38	Shaw University	Basketball	17	80.16	660 – 870	16445	26148	#38 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 75% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 17 48.5% Acceptance Rate 80.2% SAT Score 660 – 870 Avg. Net Price $16,445 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
39	Bowie State University	Basketball	16	82.4	900 – 1,190	17287	43877	#39 2027 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, Psychology, and General. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 5.9% Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
40	Claflin University	Basketball	16	64.93	870 – 1,010	17272	29227	#40 2027 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 8,130 applications during the last admissions cycle. 7% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $17,272 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
41	Lincoln University	Basketball	16	64.31	820 – 960	14473	32865	#41 2027 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 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. The school has a 76% 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 Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $14,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
42	Bluefield State University	Golf	15	97.23	890 – 1,090	15814	35030	#42 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 84% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 15 66.7% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
43	Winston-Salem State University	Basketball	15	78.26	850 – 1,040	12989	40557	#43 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 16.7% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
44	Bowie State University	Cross Country	14	82.4	900 – 1,190	17287	43877	#44 2027 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, Psychology, and General. Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 14 27.3% Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
45	Johnson C Smith University	Basketball	14	45.21	790 – 980	19705	31478	#45 2027 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 66% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 14 12.5% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
46	Fayetteville State University	Basketball	13	68.9	810 – 990	7811	37831	#46 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 69% 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 13 13.3% Acceptance Rate 68.9% SAT Score 810 – 990 Avg. Net Price $7,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
47	Johnson C Smith University	Golf	12	45.21	790 – 980	19705	31478	#47 2027 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 66% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 12 33.3% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
48	Elizabeth City State University	Golf	11	86.71	780 – 1,050	6483	33776	#48 2027 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.” 89% of students receive grant aid – about $10,732 on average – to help them better afford the cost of college. Many undergraduates major in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 11 57.1% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 780 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $6,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
49	Bluefield State University	Cross Country	10	97.23	890 – 1,090	15814	35030	#49 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 84% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 10 42.9% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
50	Johnson C Smith University	Cross Country	10	45.21	790 – 980	19705	31478	#50 2027 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 66% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
51	Shaw University	Cross Country	10	80.16	660 – 870	16445	26148	#51 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 75% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 80.2% SAT Score 660 – 870 Avg. Net Price $16,445 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
52	Virginia Union University	Cross Country	10	98.02	850 – 890	11483	27977	#52 2027 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 2,800 last year. 11% 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 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 850 – 890 Avg. Net Price $11,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
53	Virginia State University	Golf	9	88.63	840 – 1,070	17840	33630	#53 2027 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, 14% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 28.6% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $17,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
54	Winston-Salem State University	Golf	9	78.26	850 – 1,040	12989	40557	#54 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 28.6% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
55	Bluefield State University	Tennis	8	97.23	890 – 1,090	15814	35030	#55 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 84% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 8 27.3% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
56	Shaw University	Tennis	8	80.16	660 – 870	16445	26148	#56 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 75% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 8 14.3% Acceptance Rate 80.2% SAT Score 660 – 870 Avg. Net Price $16,445 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
57	Claflin University	Cross Country	7	64.93	870 – 1,010	17272	29227	#57 2027 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 8,130 applications during the last admissions cycle. 7% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 7 53.3% Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $17,272 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
58	Elizabeth City State University	Cross Country	7	86.71	780 – 1,050	6483	33776	#58 2027 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.” 89% of students receive grant aid – about $10,732 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 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 780 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $6,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
59	Livingstone College	Golf	7	59.25	800 – 980	12826	24024	#59 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 77% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 71%......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 7 16.7% Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 800 – 980 Avg. Net Price $12,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
60	Fayetteville State University	Golf	6	68.9	810 – 990	7811	37831	#60 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 69% 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 Acceptance Rate 68.9% SAT Score 810 – 990 Avg. Net Price $7,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
61	Fayetteville State University	Cross Country	6	68.9	810 – 990	7811	37831	#61 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 69% 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 6 25.0% Acceptance Rate 68.9% SAT Score 810 – 990 Avg. Net Price $7,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
62	Johnson C Smith University	Tennis	5	45.21	790 – 980	19705	31478	#62 2027 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 66% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 5 Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
63	Virginia State University	Tennis	5	88.63	840 – 1,070	17840	33630	#63 2027 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, 14% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 5 37.5% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $17,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
64	Virginia Union University	Golf	5	98.02	850 – 890	11483	27977	#64 2027 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 2,800 last year. 11% 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 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 5 16.7% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 850 – 890 Avg. Net Price $11,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
65	Winston-Salem State University	Cross Country	5	78.26	850 – 1,040	12989	40557	#65 2027 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 Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557

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2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

135 2.2%

82.4%

900 – 1,190

$17,287

$43,877

2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

132 3.6%

88.6%

840 – 1,070

$17,840

$33,630

2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

123 25.5%

45.2%

790 – 980

$19,705

$31,478

2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

120 0.8%

86.7%

780 – 1,050

$6,483

$33,776

2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

116 20.8%

78.3%

850 – 1,040

$12,989

$40,557

2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

113 5.6%

98.0%

850 – 890

$11,483

$27,977

2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

111 5.9%

80.2%

660 – 870

$16,445

$26,148

2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

99 10.0%

64.3%

820 – 960

$14,473

$32,865

2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

96 20.0%

88.6%

840 – 1,070

$17,840

$33,630

2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

93 4.1%

97.2%

890 – 1,090

$15,814

$35,030

2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

84 44.8%

59.3%

800 – 980

$12,826

$24,024

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