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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	King's College	Football	122	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 122 2.4% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
2	Lyon College	Football	121	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 121 2.4% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
3	University of California-Santa Cruz	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	118	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 118 81.5% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
4	Pacific Lutheran University	Football	99	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 99 11.6% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
5	Hilbert College	Football	66	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 66 12.0% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
6	King's College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	56	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 56 15.2% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
7	Lyon College	Baseball	51	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 51 45.7% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
8	King's College	Baseball	50	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 50 16.3% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
9	Maine Maritime Academy	Lacrosse	45	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 45 Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
10	Pacific Lutheran University	Baseball	45	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 45 2.2% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
11	Pacific Lutheran University	Soccer	44	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 44 63.0% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
12	Cairn University-Langhorne	Baseball	40	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 40 4.8% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
13	Lyon College	Soccer	40	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 40 11.1% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
14	Pacific Lutheran University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	40	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 40 17.6% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
15	Albertus Magnus College	Baseball	39	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 39 14.7% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
16	Hilbert College	Baseball	39	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 39 34.5% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
17	Maine Maritime Academy	Football	36	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 36 Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
18	Cairn University-Langhorne	Soccer	35	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 35 7.9% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
19	University of California-Santa Cruz	Swimming and Diving (combined)	35	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 35 16.7% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
20	Albertus Magnus College	Soccer	32	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 32 18.5% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
21	Albertus Magnus College	Ice Hockey	30	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 30 6.3% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
22	King's College	Ice Hockey	29	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 29 12.1% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
23	Maine Maritime Academy	Soccer	28	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 28 12.0% Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
24	University of California-Santa Cruz	Soccer	28	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 28 6.7% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
25	Maine Maritime Academy	Swimming and Diving (combined)	26	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 26 Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
26	King's College	Lacrosse	24	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 24 11.1% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
27	Albertus Magnus College	Lacrosse	23	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 23 14.8% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
28	King's College	Wrestling	23	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 23 11.5% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
29	Lyon College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	23	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 23 187.5% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
30	University of California-Santa Cruz	Volleyball	22	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes 22 4.8% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
31	Hilbert College	Soccer	21	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 21 Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
32	King's College	Basketball	21	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 21 23.5% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
33	Cairn University-Langhorne	Basketball	20	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 20 4.8% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
34	Albertus Magnus College	Basketball	19	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 19 13.6% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
35	Hilbert College	Basketball	19	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 19 5.0% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
36	Hilbert College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	19	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 19 171.4% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
37	King's College	Soccer	19	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 19 34.5% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
38	Lyon College	Basketball	19	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 19 18.8% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
39	Lyon College	Track and Field (Indoor)	19	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 19 Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
40	Maine Maritime Academy	Cross Country	19	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 19 9.5% Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
41	Hilbert College	Lacrosse	17	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 17 15.0% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
42	King's College	Tennis	17	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 17 88.9% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
43	King's College	Volleyball	17	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes 17 13.3% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
44	Maine Maritime Academy	Basketball	17	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
45	Maine Maritime Academy	Wrestling	17	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
46	University of California-Santa Cruz	Basketball	17	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 17 19.0% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
47	Cairn University-Langhorne	Lacrosse	16	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 16 27.3% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
48	Pacific Lutheran University	Basketball	16	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 27.3% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
49	Maine Maritime Academy	Golf	15	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
50	Hilbert College	Volleyball	14	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
51	King's College	Golf	13	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 13 18.8% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
52	Cairn University-Langhorne	Volleyball	12	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes 12 7.7% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
53	Pacific Lutheran University	Swimming	12	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Swimming # of Male Athletes 12 33.3% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
54	Pacific Lutheran University	Cross Country	12	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 12 14.3% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
55	Cairn University-Langhorne	Cross Country	11	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 11 57.1% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
56	Lyon College	Golf	11	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 11 26.7% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
57	Lyon College	Wrestling	11	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 11 26.7% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
58	University of California-Santa Cruz	Tennis	11	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 11 15.4% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
59	Lyon College	Cross Country	10	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 10 23.1% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
60	Albertus Magnus College	Golf	9	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 28.6% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
61	Albertus Magnus College	Tennis	9	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 9 80.0% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
62	Cairn University-Langhorne	Tennis	8	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 8 14.3% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
63	Hilbert College	Golf	8	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
64	Hilbert College	Cross Country	8	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
65	King's College	Swimming	8	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Swimming # of Male Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
66	Pacific Lutheran University	Golf	5	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 5 16.7% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
67	Albertus Magnus College	Swimming	4	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Swimming # of Male Athletes 4 Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents

Football

122 2.4%

93.1%

1,080 – 1,280

$25,608

$51,734

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents

Football

121 2.4%

65.5%

1,080 – 1,240

$22,675

$37,629

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

118 81.5%

65.6%

1,180 – 1,390

$16,526

$49,716

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents

Football

99 11.6%

78.0%

1,070 – 1,290

$23,841

$52,212

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents

Football

66 12.0%

98.0%

970 – 1,240

$22,224

$45,369

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

56 15.2%

93.1%

1,080 – 1,280

$25,608

$51,734

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents

Baseball

51 45.7%

65.5%

1,080 – 1,240

$22,675

$37,629

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents

Baseball

50 16.3%

93.1%

1,080 – 1,280

$25,608

$51,734

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents

Lacrosse

45

56.1%

1,100 – 1,260

$21,433

$93,944

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents

Baseball

45 2.2%

78.0%

1,070 – 1,290

$23,841

$52,212

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Division III Independents

Soccer

44 63.0%

78.0%

1,070 – 1,290

$23,841

$52,212

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