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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	Ottawa University-Surprise	Football	160	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Football # of Male Athletes 160 3.2% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
2	The Master's University and Seminary	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	93	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 93 8.1% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
3	Ottawa University-Surprise	Baseball	55	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 55 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
4	Hope International University	Baseball	54	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 54 20.0% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
5	William Jessup University	Baseball	50	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 50 22.0% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
6	Vanguard University of Southern California	Baseball	47	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 47 6.0% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
7	Vanguard University of Southern California	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	46	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 46 17.9% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
8	Menlo College	Baseball	45	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 45 15.4% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
9	Menlo College	Soccer	41	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 41 13.9% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
10	Ottawa University-Surprise	Soccer	40	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 40 14.3% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
11	Hope International University	Soccer	37	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 37 Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
12	Menlo College	Wrestling	34	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 34 45.2% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
13	Vanguard University of Southern California	Soccer	33	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 33 2.9% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
14	The Master's University and Seminary	Soccer	32	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 32 3.2% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
15	Vanguard University of Southern California	Wrestling	32	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 32 11.1% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
16	Vanguard University of Southern California	Basketball	31	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 31 11.4% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
17	William Jessup University	Soccer	31	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 31 40.9% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
18	Hope International University	Basketball	28	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 28 86.7% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
19	The Master's University and Seminary	Baseball	28	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 28 9.7% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
20	Life Pacific University	Soccer	25	93.95	930 – 1,180	23311	35814	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA Based in San Dimas, Life Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 94% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 77% and its four year......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 25 31.6% Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,814
21	Ottawa University-Surprise	Golf	25	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 25 25.0% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
22	The Master's University and Seminary	Swimming	23	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Sport Swimming # of Male Athletes 23 91.7% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
23	Ottawa University-Surprise	Basketball	20	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 20 9.1% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
24	Ottawa University-Surprise	Volleyball	20	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes 20 20.0% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
25	Hope International University	Volleyball	19	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes 19 58.3% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
26	Life Pacific University	Basketball	19	93.95	930 – 1,180	23311	35814	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA Based in San Dimas, Life Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 94% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 77% and its four year......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 19 Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,814
27	William Jessup University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	19	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 19 13.6% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
28	Menlo College	Volleyball	18	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes 18 Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
29	Menlo College	Golf	17	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 17 21.4% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
30	The Master's University and Seminary	Volleyball	17	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
31	William Jessup University	Basketball	17	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 17 13.3% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
32	Menlo College	Basketball	15	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
33	Ottawa University-Surprise	Swimming	15	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Swimming # of Male Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
34	Ottawa University-Surprise	Tennis	15	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 15 15.4% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
35	Ottawa University-Surprise	Track and Field (Indoor)	15	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
36	Ottawa University-Surprise	Track and Field (Outdoor)	15	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
37	Ottawa University-Surprise	Water Polo	15	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Water Polo # of Male Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
38	The Master's University and Seminary	Basketball	15	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
39	Vanguard University of Southern California	Volleyball	15	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes 15 34.8% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
40	William Jessup University	Golf	15	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 15 15.4% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
41	Menlo College	Tennis	14	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 14 12.5% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
42	Vanguard University of Southern California	Golf	12	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 12 20.0% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
43	Menlo College	Cross Country	11	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 11 Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
44	William Jessup University	Tennis	11	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 11 31.3% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
45	Hope International University	Tennis	10	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 10 28.6% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
46	Ottawa University-Surprise	Cross Country	10	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
47	Ottawa University-Surprise	Weight Lifting	10	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Weight Lifting # of Male Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
48	Hope International University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	9	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 9 62.5% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
49	The Master's University and Seminary	Golf	9	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 18.2% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
50	Hope International University	Golf	7	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 7 30.0% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
51	Ottawa University-Surprise	Bowling	5	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Bowling # of Male Athletes 5 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
52	Hope International University	Softball	0	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
53	Hope International University	Other Sports	0	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Other Sports # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
54	Hope International University	Beach Volleyball	0	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
55	Life Pacific University	Volleyball	0	93.95	930 – 1,180	23311	35814	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA Based in San Dimas, Life Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 94% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 77% and its four year......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,814
56	Life Pacific University	Beach Volleyball	0	93.95	930 – 1,180	23311	35814	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA Based in San Dimas, Life Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 94% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 77% and its four year......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,814
57	Menlo College	Softball	0	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
58	Ottawa University-Surprise	Softball	0	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
59	Ottawa University-Surprise	Other Sports	0	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Other Sports # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
60	Ottawa University-Surprise	Beach Volleyball	0	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Beach Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
61	The Master's University and Seminary	Beach Volleyball	0	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
62	Vanguard University of Southern California	Softball	0	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
63	Vanguard University of Southern California	Other Sports	0	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Other Sports # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
64	Vanguard University of Southern California	Beach Volleyball	0	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Beach Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
65	William Jessup University	Softball	0	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
66	William Jessup University	Volleyball	0	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
67	William Jessup University	Other Sports	0	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference

Football

160 3.2%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

93 8.1%

75.9%

1,010 – 1,210

$33,463

$41,665

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference

Baseball

55

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference

Baseball

54 20.0%

33.0%

900 – 1,250

$30,514

$36,030

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference

Baseball

50 22.0%

76.8%

1,060 – 1,300

$28,171

$43,163

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference

Baseball

47 6.0%

64.8%

940 – 1,200

$20,273

$43,464

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

46 17.9%

64.8%

940 – 1,200

$20,273

$43,464

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference

Baseball

45 15.4%

67.8%

940 – 1,150

$28,158

$60,608

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference

Soccer

41 13.9%

67.8%

940 – 1,150

$28,158

$60,608

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference

Soccer

40 14.3%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Golden State Athletic Conference

Soccer

37

33.0%

900 – 1,250

$30,514

$36,030

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