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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	Western Washington University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	188	93.25	1,110 – 1,330	22096	45272	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 93% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 89% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 188 22.9% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $22,096 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
2	Central Washington University	Football	118	90.61	950 – 1,170	15558	49398	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA Located in Ellensburg, Central Washington University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students attending Central Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 118 8.3% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
3	Northwest Nazarene University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	105	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 105 19.3% Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
4	Saint Martin's University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	60	89.8	940 – 1,170	22779	57998	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 83% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 60 3.4% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
5	Seattle Pacific University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	59	83.39	1,070 – 1,310	26155	51496	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA The motto of Seattle Pacific University is “Engaging the Culture, Changing the World.” It’s a private institution, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, offering 77 programs....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 59 1.7% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
6	Central Washington University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	53	90.61	950 – 1,170	15558	49398	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA Located in Ellensburg, Central Washington University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students attending Central Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 53 3.6% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
7	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	Track and Field (Indoor)	48	91.98	1,010 – 1,270	13837	37382	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA Located in Arcata, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s acceptance rate is 92% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 46% of students attending California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 48 Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $13,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,382
8	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	Track and Field (Outdoor)	48	91.98	1,010 – 1,270	13837	37382	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA Located in Arcata, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s acceptance rate is 92% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 46% of students attending California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 48 14.3% Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $13,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,382
9	Northwest Nazarene University	Baseball	43	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 43 10.4% Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
10	Central Washington University	Other Sports	42	90.61	950 – 1,170	15558	49398	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA Located in Ellensburg, Central Washington University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students attending Central Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Male Athletes 42 10.5% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
11	Saint Martin's University	Baseball	40	89.8	940 – 1,170	22779	57998	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 83% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 40 25.0% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
12	Montana State University Billings	Baseball	39	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 39 Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
13	Central Washington University	Baseball	36	90.61	950 – 1,170	15558	49398	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA Located in Ellensburg, Central Washington University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students attending Central Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 36 2.9% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
14	University of Alaska Anchorage	Track and Field (Indoor)	32	59.58	990 – 1,200	13931	42313	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Located in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Anchorage’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 58% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 32 28.0% Acceptance Rate 59.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
15	University of Alaska Anchorage	Track and Field (Outdoor)	32	59.58	990 – 1,200	13931	42313	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Located in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Anchorage’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 58% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 32 23.1% Acceptance Rate 59.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
16	Montana State University Billings	Soccer	31	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 31 40.9% Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
17	Saint Martin's University	Soccer	31	89.8	940 – 1,170	22779	57998	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 83% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 31 6.9% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
18	Seattle Pacific University	Soccer	30	83.39	1,070 – 1,310	26155	51496	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA The motto of Seattle Pacific University is “Engaging the Culture, Changing the World.” It’s a private institution, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, offering 77 programs....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 30 3.2% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
19	University of Alaska Anchorage	Ice Hockey	30	59.58	990 – 1,200	13931	42313	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Located in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Anchorage’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 58% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 30 15.4% Acceptance Rate 59.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
20	Western Washington University	Soccer	30	93.25	1,110 – 1,330	22096	45272	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 93% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 89% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 30 11.1% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $22,096 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
21	University of Alaska Fairbanks	Ice Hockey	29	62.12	1,030 – 1,270	9985	40746	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK UAF, otherwise known as “Alaska,” is a flagship, land grant, space grant, and sea grant school. 71% of attending students receive institutional grant aid, $6,016 on average. Blue and gold are the official colors of UAF and the mascot is Nanook, a mighty polar bear of Inuit legend....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 29 3.3% Acceptance Rate 62.1% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $9,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,746
22	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	Soccer	28	91.98	1,010 – 1,270	13837	37382	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA Located in Arcata, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s acceptance rate is 92% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 46% of students attending California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 28 20.0% Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $13,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,382
23	Montana State University Billings	Track and Field (Indoor)	26	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 26 Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
24	Northwest Nazarene University	Soccer	25	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 25 7.4% Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
25	Montana State University Billings	Track and Field (Outdoor)	24	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 24 11.1% Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
26	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	Cross Country	22	91.98	1,010 – 1,270	13837	37382	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA Located in Arcata, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s acceptance rate is 92% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 46% of students attending California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 22 29.0% Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $13,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,382
27	Central Washington University	Basketball	17	90.61	950 – 1,170	15558	49398	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA Located in Ellensburg, Central Washington University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students attending Central Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 17 13.3% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
28	Northwest Nazarene University	Basketball	17	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
29	Seattle Pacific University	Basketball	17	83.39	1,070 – 1,310	26155	51496	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA The motto of Seattle Pacific University is “Engaging the Culture, Changing the World.” It’s a private institution, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, offering 77 programs....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
30	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	Basketball	16	91.98	1,010 – 1,270	13837	37382	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA Located in Arcata, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s acceptance rate is 92% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 46% of students attending California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $13,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,382
31	Saint Martin's University	Basketball	16	89.8	940 – 1,170	22779	57998	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 83% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 11.1% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
32	University of Alaska Anchorage	Basketball	16	59.58	990 – 1,200	13931	42313	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Located in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Anchorage’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 58% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 23.1% Acceptance Rate 59.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
33	Western Washington University	Basketball	16	93.25	1,110 – 1,330	22096	45272	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 93% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 89% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $22,096 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
34	Northwest Nazarene University	Golf	15	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 15 36.4% Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
35	University of Alaska Anchorage	Cross Country	15	59.58	990 – 1,200	13931	42313	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Located in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Anchorage’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 58% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 15 36.4% Acceptance Rate 59.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
36	University of Alaska Fairbanks	Basketball	15	62.12	1,030 – 1,270	9985	40746	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK UAF, otherwise known as “Alaska,” is a flagship, land grant, space grant, and sea grant school. 71% of attending students receive institutional grant aid, $6,016 on average. Blue and gold are the official colors of UAF and the mascot is Nanook, a mighty polar bear of Inuit legend....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 62.1% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $9,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,746
37	Montana State University Billings	Basketball	13	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
38	Montana State University Billings	Golf	12	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 12 33.3% Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
39	University of Alaska Anchorage	Skiing	12	59.58	990 – 1,200	13931	42313	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Located in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Anchorage’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 58% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Skiing # of Male Athletes 12 Acceptance Rate 59.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
40	University of Alaska Fairbanks	Cross Country	11	62.12	1,030 – 1,270	9985	40746	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK UAF, otherwise known as “Alaska,” is a flagship, land grant, space grant, and sea grant school. 71% of attending students receive institutional grant aid, $6,016 on average. Blue and gold are the official colors of UAF and the mascot is Nanook, a mighty polar bear of Inuit legend....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 11 57.1% Acceptance Rate 62.1% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $9,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,746
41	Western Washington University	Golf	11	93.25	1,110 – 1,330	22096	45272	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 93% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 89% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $22,096 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
42	Montana State University Billings	Cross Country	9	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
43	University of Alaska Fairbanks	Skiing	8	62.12	1,030 – 1,270	9985	40746	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK UAF, otherwise known as “Alaska,” is a flagship, land grant, space grant, and sea grant school. 71% of attending students receive institutional grant aid, $6,016 on average. Blue and gold are the official colors of UAF and the mascot is Nanook, a mighty polar bear of Inuit legend....Read more Sport Skiing # of Male Athletes 8 33.3% Acceptance Rate 62.1% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $9,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,746
44	Saint Martin's University	Golf	7	89.8	940 – 1,170	22779	57998	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 83% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

188 22.9%

93.3%

1,110 – 1,330

$22,096

$45,272

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Football

118 8.3%

90.6%

950 – 1,170

$15,558

$49,398

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

105 19.3%

71.6%

1,040 – 1,250

$27,291

$45,488

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

60 3.4%

89.8%

940 – 1,170

$22,779

$57,998

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

59 1.7%

83.4%

1,070 – 1,310

$26,155

$51,496

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

53 3.6%

90.6%

950 – 1,170

$15,558

$49,398

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Track and Field (Indoor)

48

92.0%

1,010 – 1,270

$13,837

$37,382

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Track and Field (Outdoor)

48 14.3%

92.0%

1,010 – 1,270

$13,837

$37,382

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Baseball

43 10.4%

71.6%

1,040 – 1,250

$27,291

$45,488

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Other Sports

42 10.5%

90.6%

950 – 1,170

$15,558

$49,398

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Baseball

40 25.0%

89.8%

940 – 1,170

$22,779

$57,998

188
22.9%

118
8.3%

105
19.3%

60
3.4%

59
1.7%

53
3.6%

48
14.3%

43
10.4%

42
10.5%

40
25.0%

36
2.9%

32
28.0%

32
23.1%

31
40.9%

31
6.9%

30
3.2%