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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 Notre Dame	Football	124	11.27	1,460 – 1,550	29083	86210	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division I-A Independents University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 124 5.1% Acceptance Rate 11.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
2	University of Notre Dame	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	95	11.27	1,460 – 1,550	29083	86210	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division I-A Independents University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 95 2.2% Acceptance Rate 11.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
3	University of Notre Dame	Lacrosse	58	11.27	1,460 – 1,550	29083	86210	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division I-A Independents University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 58 1.8% Acceptance Rate 11.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
4	University of Notre Dame	Baseball	47	11.27	1,460 – 1,550	29083	86210	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division I-A Independents University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 47 14.6% Acceptance Rate 11.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
5	University of Notre Dame	Swimming and Diving (combined)	38	11.27	1,460 – 1,550	29083	86210	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division I-A Independents University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 38 Acceptance Rate 11.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
6	University of Notre Dame	Soccer	35	11.27	1,460 – 1,550	29083	86210	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division I-A Independents University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 35 9.4% Acceptance Rate 11.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
7	University of Notre Dame	Fencing	33	11.27	1,460 – 1,550	29083	86210	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division I-A Independents University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more Sport Fencing # of Male Athletes 33 5.7% Acceptance Rate 11.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
8	University of Notre Dame	Ice Hockey	29	11.27	1,460 – 1,550	29083	86210	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division I-A Independents University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 29 3.6% Acceptance Rate 11.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
9	University of Notre Dame	Basketball	16	11.27	1,460 – 1,550	29083	86210	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division I-A Independents University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 23.1% Acceptance Rate 11.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
10	University of Notre Dame	Tennis	11	11.27	1,460 – 1,550	29083	86210	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division I-A Independents University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 11.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
11	University of Notre Dame	Golf	9	11.27	1,460 – 1,550	29083	86210	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division I-A Independents University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 11.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
12	University of Notre Dame	Rowing	0	11.27	1,460 – 1,550	29083	86210	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division I-A Independents University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more Sport Rowing # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 11.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
13	University of Notre Dame	Softball	0	11.27	1,460 – 1,550	29083	86210	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division I-A Independents University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 11.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
14	University of Notre Dame	Volleyball	0	11.27	1,460 – 1,550	29083	86210	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division I-A Independents University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 11.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division I-A Independents

Football

124 5.1%

11.3%

1,460 – 1,550

$29,083

$86,210

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division I-A Independents

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

95 2.2%

11.3%

1,460 – 1,550

$29,083

$86,210

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division I-A Independents

Lacrosse

58 1.8%

11.3%

1,460 – 1,550

$29,083

$86,210

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division I-A Independents

Baseball

47 14.6%

11.3%

1,460 – 1,550

$29,083

$86,210

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division I-A Independents

Swimming and Diving (combined)

38

11.3%

1,460 – 1,550

$29,083

$86,210

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division I-A Independents

Soccer

35 9.4%

11.3%

1,460 – 1,550

$29,083

$86,210

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division I-A Independents

Fencing

33 5.7%

11.3%

1,460 – 1,550

$29,083

$86,210

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division I-A Independents

Ice Hockey

29 3.6%

11.3%

1,460 – 1,550

$29,083

$86,210

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division I-A Independents

Basketball

16 23.1%

11.3%

1,460 – 1,550

$29,083

$86,210

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division I-A Independents

Tennis

11 8.3%

11.3%

1,460 – 1,550

$29,083

$86,210

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division I-A Independents

Golf

9 10.0%

11.3%

1,460 – 1,550

$29,083

$86,210

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