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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	Mount St. Joseph University	Football	152	59.15	1,010 – 1,260	15887	43595	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Based in Cincinnati, Mount St- Joseph University’s acceptance rate is 59%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Mount St- Joseph University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 152 13.4% Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $15,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,595
2	Bluffton University	Football	144	61.16	920 – 1,130	21299	41940	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Bluffton University Bluffton, OH Sport Football # of Male Athletes 144 23.1% Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,940
3	Defiance College	Football	115	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 115 19.8% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
4	Franklin College	Football	113	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 113 5.0% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
5	Hanover College	Football	112	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 112 8.7% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
6	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	Football	100	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 100 14.5% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
7	Franklin College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	88	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 88 54.4% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
8	Manchester University	Football	85	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 85 18.3% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
9	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	Track and Field (Indoor)	81	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 81 42.1% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
10	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	Track and Field (Outdoor)	81	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 81 20.9% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
11	Anderson University	Football	74	53.42	940 – 1,170	21914	44396	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 70% and 54% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most undergraduates......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 74 17.8% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396
12	Anderson University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	72	53.42	940 – 1,170	21914	44396	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 70% and 54% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most undergraduates......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 72 9.1% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396
13	Bluffton University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	72	61.16	920 – 1,130	21299	41940	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Bluffton University Bluffton, OH Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 72 Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,940
14	Manchester University	Baseball	57	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 57 26.7% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
15	Mount St. Joseph University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	57	59.15	1,010 – 1,260	15887	43595	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Based in Cincinnati, Mount St- Joseph University’s acceptance rate is 59%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Mount St- Joseph University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 57 12.3% Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $15,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,595
16	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	Cross Country	56	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 56 3.4% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
17	Manchester University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	50	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 50 28.2% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
18	Manchester University	Track and Field (Indoor)	49	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 49 2.1% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
19	Hanover College	Soccer	46	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 46 7.0% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
20	Manchester University	Soccer	46	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 46 9.5% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
21	Bluffton University	Baseball	45	61.16	920 – 1,130	21299	41940	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Bluffton University Bluffton, OH Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 45 4.3% Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,940
22	Defiance College	Baseball	45	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 45 40.6% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
23	Anderson University	Baseball	43	53.42	940 – 1,170	21914	44396	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 70% and 54% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most undergraduates......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 43 30.3% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396
24	Hanover College	Baseball	43	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 43 7.5% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
25	Transylvania University	Baseball	42	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 42 5.0% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
26	Transylvania University	Lacrosse	42	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 42 10.5% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
27	Franklin College	Baseball	41	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 41 2.5% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
28	Mount St. Joseph University	Baseball	41	59.15	1,010 – 1,260	15887	43595	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Based in Cincinnati, Mount St- Joseph University’s acceptance rate is 59%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Mount St- Joseph University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 41 Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $15,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,595
29	Earlham College	Baseball	38	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 38 11.6% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
30	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	Baseball	38	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 38 2.6% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
31	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	Soccer	38	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 38 7.3% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
32	Mount St. Joseph University	Wrestling	36	59.15	1,010 – 1,260	15887	43595	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Based in Cincinnati, Mount St- Joseph University’s acceptance rate is 59%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Mount St- Joseph University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 36 50.0% Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $15,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,595
33	Mount St. Joseph University	Other Sports	35	59.15	1,010 – 1,260	15887	43595	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Based in Cincinnati, Mount St- Joseph University’s acceptance rate is 59%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Mount St- Joseph University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Male Athletes 35 25.0% Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $15,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,595
34	Manchester University	Wrestling	34	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 34 100.0% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
35	Transylvania University	Soccer	34	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 34 6.3% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
36	Franklin College	Soccer	31	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 31 Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
37	Mount St. Joseph University	Soccer	31	59.15	1,010 – 1,260	15887	43595	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Based in Cincinnati, Mount St- Joseph University’s acceptance rate is 59%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Mount St- Joseph University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 31 55.0% Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $15,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,595
38	Franklin College	Basketball	30	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 30 87.5% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
39	Anderson University	Soccer	29	53.42	940 – 1,170	21914	44396	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 70% and 54% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most undergraduates......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 29 9.4% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396
40	Earlham College	Soccer	29	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 29 21.6% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
41	Defiance College	Soccer	28	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 28 12.0% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
42	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	Swimming and Diving (combined)	28	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 28 28.2% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
43	Bluffton University	Soccer	27	61.16	920 – 1,130	21299	41940	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Bluffton University Bluffton, OH Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 27 28.9% Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,940
44	Hanover College	Track and Field (Indoor)	26	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 26 18.2% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
45	Hanover College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	26	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 26 23.8% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
46	Bluffton University	Basketball	24	61.16	920 – 1,130	21299	41940	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Bluffton University Bluffton, OH Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 24 9.1% Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,940
47	Hanover College	Lacrosse	23	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 23 9.5% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
48	Manchester University	Basketball	22	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 22 4.8% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
49	Transylvania University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	22	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 22 4.8% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
50	Hanover College	Basketball	21	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 21 Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
51	Mount St. Joseph University	Basketball	21	59.15	1,010 – 1,260	15887	43595	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Based in Cincinnati, Mount St- Joseph University’s acceptance rate is 59%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Mount St- Joseph University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 21 12.5% Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $15,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,595
52	Defiance College	Basketball	20	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 20 9.1% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
53	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	Basketball	20	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 20 20.0% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
54	Franklin College	Tennis	19	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 19 111.1% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
55	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	Tennis	19	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 19 11.8% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
56	Anderson University	Basketball	18	53.42	940 – 1,170	21914	44396	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 70% and 54% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most undergraduates......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 18 12.5% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396
57	Anderson University	Lacrosse	18	53.42	940 – 1,170	21914	44396	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 70% and 54% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most undergraduates......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 18 12.5% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396
58	Transylvania University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	18	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 18 45.5% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
59	Manchester University	Cross Country	17	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 17 41.7% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
60	Earlham College	Basketball	16	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 27.3% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
61	Franklin College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	16	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 16 11.1% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
62	Transylvania University	Basketball	16	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
63	Transylvania University	Tennis	16	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 16 14.3% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
64	Transylvania University	Track and Field (Indoor)	16	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 16 46.7% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
65	Anderson University	Swimming	14	53.42	940 – 1,170	21914	44396	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 70% and 54% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most undergraduates......Read more Sport Swimming # of Male Athletes 14 55.6% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396
66	Manchester University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	14	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 14 27.3% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
67	Mount St. Joseph University	Lacrosse	14	59.15	1,010 – 1,260	15887	43595	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Based in Cincinnati, Mount St- Joseph University’s acceptance rate is 59%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Mount St- Joseph University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 14 22.2% Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $15,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,595
68	Transylvania University	Golf	14	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 14 26.3% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
69	Transylvania University	Cross Country	14	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 14 26.3% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
70	Earlham College	Lacrosse	13	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 13 38.1% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
71	Earlham College	Cross Country	13	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
72	Anderson University	Tennis	12	53.42	940 – 1,170	21914	44396	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 70% and 54% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most undergraduates......Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 12 Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396
73	Earlham College	Track and Field (Indoor)	12	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 12 14.3% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
74	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	Golf	12	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 12 Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
75	Earlham College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	11	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 11 47.6% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
76	Hanover College	Tennis	11	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 11 35.3% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
77	Earlham College	Golf	10	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
78	Earlham College	Tennis	9	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
79	Franklin College	Golf	9	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
80	Hanover College	Cross Country	9	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
81	Manchester University	Tennis	9	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
82	Mount St. Joseph University	Volleyball	9	59.15	1,010 – 1,260	15887	43595	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Based in Cincinnati, Mount St- Joseph University’s acceptance rate is 59%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Mount St- Joseph University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $15,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,595
83	Anderson University	Golf	8	53.42	940 – 1,170	21914	44396	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 70% and 54% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most undergraduates......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396
84	Hanover College	Golf	8	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
85	Hanover College	Swimming	8	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Sport Swimming # of Male Athletes 8 33.3% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
86	Bluffton University	Golf	5	61.16	920 – 1,130	21299	41940	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Bluffton University Bluffton, OH Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 5 54.5% Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,940
87	Defiance College	Golf	5	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 5 37.5% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
88	Mount St. Joseph University	Golf	5	59.15	1,010 – 1,260	15887	43595	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Based in Cincinnati, Mount St- Joseph University’s acceptance rate is 59%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Mount St- Joseph University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 5 37.5% Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $15,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,595
89	Bluffton University	Swimming	3	61.16	920 – 1,130	21299	41940	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Bluffton University Bluffton, OH Sport Swimming # of Male Athletes 3 50.0% Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,940
90	Defiance College	Track and Field (Indoor)	3	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 3 72.7% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
91	Defiance College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	3	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 3 70.0% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303

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1,060 – 1,240

$23,843

$45,635

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Football

112 8.7%

84.0%

1,130 – 1,300

$22,929

$42,876

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Football

100 14.5%

76.9%

1,300 – 1,490

$44,016

$85,935

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

88 54.4%

69.8%

1,060 – 1,240

$23,843

$45,635

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Football

85 18.3%

91.3%

900 – 1,190

$19,367

$43,024

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Track and Field (Indoor)

81 42.1%

76.9%

1,300 – 1,490

$44,016

$85,935

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Track and Field (Outdoor)

81 20.9%

76.9%

1,300 – 1,490

$44,016

$85,935

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Football

74 17.8%

53.4%

940 – 1,170

$21,914

$44,396

152
13.4%

144
23.1%

115
19.8%

113
5.0%

112
8.7%

100
14.5%

88
54.4%

85
18.3%

81
42.1%

81
20.9%

74
17.8%

72
9.1%

57
26.7%

57
12.3%

56
3.4%

50
28.2%

49
2.1%