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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	Miami University-Oxford	Football	129	75.4	1,220 – 1,380	27928	49773	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH Miami University, Oxford’s motto is “Prodesse Quam Conspici”, or “To accomplish without being conspicuous.” It’s one of the oldest public universities in the United States. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, most of Miami’s athletes, the RedHawks, compete in the Mid-American Conference. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 129 2.3% Acceptance Rate 75.4% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,773
2	Ohio University-Main Campus	Football	127	85.17	1,110 – 1,310	20550	48991	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Located in Athens, Ohio University-Main Campus accepts 85% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 91% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 127 7.6% Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $20,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,991
3	Central Michigan University	Football	123	89.82	980 – 1,210	15826	46567	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI Central Michigan University is a NCAA Division I-FBS school, and the Chippewas compete in the Mid-American Conference. Student athletes can receive scholarships, $13,796 on average, and the school offers institutional grant aid to about 95% of students. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 123 0.8% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,567
4	University at Buffalo	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	123	74.18	1,220 – 1,390	20511	53742	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, the University at Buffalo accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 68% of students attending the University at Buffalo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 123 15.0% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,742
5	University of Toledo	Football	120	92.02	1,040 – 1,280	17927	44162	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference University of Toledo Toledo, OH Located in Toledo, the University of Toledo’s acceptance rate is 92%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 82% of students at the University of Toledo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 120 2.4% Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $17,927 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,162
6	Ball State University	Football	118	85.5	1,080 – 1,260	13017	44394	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Ball State University Muncie, IN Found in Muncie, Ball State University’s acceptance rate is 86%. Undergraduates have to send in $60 to apply. About 57% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 118 0.9% Acceptance Rate 85.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $13,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,394
7	Kent State University at Kent	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	118	86.34	990 – 1,220	20333	40179	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH Located in Kent, Kent State University at Kent accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 118 14.6% Acceptance Rate 86.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
8	Northern Illinois University	Football	118	69.79	960 – 1,180	13533	46113	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Northern Illinois University opened in 1895 as the Northern Illinois State School. The 756-acre campus is home to Altgeld Hall, which looks like a castle. Popular areas of study include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 118 0.8% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,113
9	Eastern Michigan University	Football	114	79.64	930 – 1,180	17388	43148	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan University got its start in 1849 as the Michigan State Normal School, the first teachers' college outside of New England. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Eagles compete in the Mid-American Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined). Sport Football # of Male Athletes 114 10.2% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,148
10	Western Michigan University	Football	113	84.6	980 – 1,230	20183	45356	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI There are 395 student athletes, known as Broncos, at Western Michigan University, a NCAA Division I-FBS school. They compete in the Mid-American Conference. WMU has an 81% first year retention rate and 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many undergraduates major in Finance, General. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 113 5.0% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,183 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,356
11	University of Akron Main Campus	Football	111	59.67	930 – 1,210	15292	42269	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH Based in Akron, the University of Akron Main Campus accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 91% of students attending the University of Akron Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and around 22% of students will......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 111 1.8% Acceptance Rate 59.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,269
12	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus	Football	108	80.96	1,010 – 1,240	20987	41281	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH Sport Football # of Male Athletes 108 1.9% Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $20,987 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,281
13	University at Buffalo	Football	108	74.18	1,220 – 1,390	20511	53742	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, the University at Buffalo accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 68% of students attending the University at Buffalo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 108 3.6% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,742
14	Kent State University at Kent	Football	100	86.34	990 – 1,220	20333	40179	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH Located in Kent, Kent State University at Kent accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 100 5.7% Acceptance Rate 86.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
15	University of Akron Main Campus	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	85	59.67	930 – 1,210	15292	42269	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH Based in Akron, the University of Akron Main Campus accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 91% of students attending the University of Akron Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and around 22% of students will......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 85 14.9% Acceptance Rate 59.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,269
16	Eastern Michigan University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	77	79.64	930 – 1,180	17388	43148	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan University got its start in 1849 as the Michigan State Normal School, the first teachers' college outside of New England. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Eagles compete in the Mid-American Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined). Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 77 19.8% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,148
17	Miami University-Oxford	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	73	75.4	1,220 – 1,380	27928	49773	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH Miami University, Oxford’s motto is “Prodesse Quam Conspici”, or “To accomplish without being conspicuous.” It’s one of the oldest public universities in the United States. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, most of Miami’s athletes, the RedHawks, compete in the Mid-American Conference. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 73 9.0% Acceptance Rate 75.4% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,773
18	Eastern Michigan University	Baseball	43	79.64	930 – 1,180	17388	43148	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan University got its start in 1849 as the Michigan State Normal School, the first teachers' college outside of New England. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Eagles compete in the Mid-American Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined). Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 43 7.5% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,148
19	Kent State University at Kent	Wrestling	42	86.34	990 – 1,220	20333	40179	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH Located in Kent, Kent State University at Kent accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 42 10.6% Acceptance Rate 86.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
20	Miami University-Oxford	Baseball	41	75.4	1,220 – 1,380	27928	49773	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH Miami University, Oxford’s motto is “Prodesse Quam Conspici”, or “To accomplish without being conspicuous.” It’s one of the oldest public universities in the United States. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, most of Miami’s athletes, the RedHawks, compete in the Mid-American Conference. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 41 6.8% Acceptance Rate 75.4% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,773
21	Central Michigan University	Baseball	40	89.82	980 – 1,210	15826	46567	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI Central Michigan University is a NCAA Division I-FBS school, and the Chippewas compete in the Mid-American Conference. Student athletes can receive scholarships, $13,796 on average, and the school offers institutional grant aid to about 95% of students. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 40 2.6% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,567
22	Kent State University at Kent	Baseball	40	86.34	990 – 1,220	20333	40179	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH Located in Kent, Kent State University at Kent accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 40 Acceptance Rate 86.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
23	University of Toledo	Baseball	40	92.02	1,040 – 1,280	17927	44162	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference University of Toledo Toledo, OH Located in Toledo, the University of Toledo’s acceptance rate is 92%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 82% of students at the University of Toledo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 40 Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $17,927 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,162
24	Northern Illinois University	Baseball	39	69.79	960 – 1,180	13533	46113	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Northern Illinois University opened in 1895 as the Northern Illinois State School. The 756-acre campus is home to Altgeld Hall, which looks like a castle. Popular areas of study include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 39 11.4% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,113
25	Northern Illinois University	Wrestling	38	69.79	960 – 1,180	13533	46113	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Northern Illinois University opened in 1895 as the Northern Illinois State School. The 756-acre campus is home to Altgeld Hall, which looks like a castle. Popular areas of study include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 38 2.7% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,113
26	Ohio University-Main Campus	Wrestling	37	85.17	1,110 – 1,310	20550	48991	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Located in Athens, Ohio University-Main Campus accepts 85% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 91% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 37 2.6% Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $20,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,991
27	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus	Baseball	36	80.96	1,010 – 1,240	20987	41281	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 36 2.9% Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $20,987 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,281
28	Miami University-Oxford	Swimming and Diving (combined)	36	75.4	1,220 – 1,380	27928	49773	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH Miami University, Oxford’s motto is “Prodesse Quam Conspici”, or “To accomplish without being conspicuous.” It’s one of the oldest public universities in the United States. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, most of Miami’s athletes, the RedHawks, compete in the Mid-American Conference. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 36 2.9% Acceptance Rate 75.4% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,773
29	Ohio University-Main Campus	Baseball	36	85.17	1,110 – 1,310	20550	48991	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Located in Athens, Ohio University-Main Campus accepts 85% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 91% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 36 Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $20,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,991
30	Western Michigan University	Baseball	36	84.6	980 – 1,230	20183	45356	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI There are 395 student athletes, known as Broncos, at Western Michigan University, a NCAA Division I-FBS school. They compete in the Mid-American Conference. WMU has an 81% first year retention rate and 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many undergraduates major in Finance, General. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 36 9.1% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,183 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,356
31	Ball State University	Baseball	35	85.5	1,080 – 1,260	13017	44394	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Ball State University Muncie, IN Found in Muncie, Ball State University’s acceptance rate is 86%. Undergraduates have to send in $60 to apply. About 57% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 35 2.8% Acceptance Rate 85.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $13,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,394
32	University of Akron Main Campus	Baseball	35	59.67	930 – 1,210	15292	42269	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH Based in Akron, the University of Akron Main Campus accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 91% of students attending the University of Akron Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and around 22% of students will......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 35 2.8% Acceptance Rate 59.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,269
33	University of Akron Main Campus	Soccer	32	59.67	930 – 1,210	15292	42269	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH Based in Akron, the University of Akron Main Campus accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 91% of students attending the University of Akron Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and around 22% of students will......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 32 6.7% Acceptance Rate 59.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,269
34	Central Michigan University	Wrestling	31	89.82	980 – 1,210	15826	46567	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI Central Michigan University is a NCAA Division I-FBS school, and the Chippewas compete in the Mid-American Conference. Student athletes can receive scholarships, $13,796 on average, and the school offers institutional grant aid to about 95% of students. Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 31 3.3% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,567
35	Western Michigan University	Soccer	31	84.6	980 – 1,230	20183	45356	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI There are 395 student athletes, known as Broncos, at Western Michigan University, a NCAA Division I-FBS school. They compete in the Mid-American Conference. WMU has an 81% first year retention rate and 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many undergraduates major in Finance, General. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 31 3.1% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,183 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,356
36	University at Buffalo	Wrestling	30	74.18	1,220 – 1,390	20511	53742	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, the University at Buffalo accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 68% of students attending the University at Buffalo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 30 16.7% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,742
37	Western Michigan University	Ice Hockey	30	84.6	980 – 1,230	20183	45356	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI There are 395 student athletes, known as Broncos, at Western Michigan University, a NCAA Division I-FBS school. They compete in the Mid-American Conference. WMU has an 81% first year retention rate and 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many undergraduates major in Finance, General. Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 30 Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,183 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,356
38	Ball State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	28	85.5	1,080 – 1,260	13017	44394	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Ball State University Muncie, IN Found in Muncie, Ball State University’s acceptance rate is 86%. Undergraduates have to send in $60 to apply. About 57% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 28 Acceptance Rate 85.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $13,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,394
39	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus	Ice Hockey	28	80.96	1,010 – 1,240	20987	41281	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 28 Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $20,987 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,281
40	Miami University-Oxford	Ice Hockey	27	75.4	1,220 – 1,380	27928	49773	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH Miami University, Oxford’s motto is “Prodesse Quam Conspici”, or “To accomplish without being conspicuous.” It’s one of the oldest public universities in the United States. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, most of Miami’s athletes, the RedHawks, compete in the Mid-American Conference. Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 27 10.0% Acceptance Rate 75.4% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,773
41	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus	Soccer	26	80.96	1,010 – 1,240	20987	41281	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 26 Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $20,987 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,281
42	Northern Illinois University	Soccer	26	69.79	960 – 1,180	13533	46113	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Northern Illinois University opened in 1895 as the Northern Illinois State School. The 756-acre campus is home to Altgeld Hall, which looks like a castle. Popular areas of study include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 26 7.1% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,113
43	Ball State University	Volleyball	23	85.5	1,080 – 1,260	13017	44394	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Ball State University Muncie, IN Found in Muncie, Ball State University’s acceptance rate is 86%. Undergraduates have to send in $60 to apply. About 57% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes 23 9.5% Acceptance Rate 85.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $13,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,394
44	University of Toledo	Cross Country	20	92.02	1,040 – 1,280	17927	44162	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference University of Toledo Toledo, OH Located in Toledo, the University of Toledo’s acceptance rate is 92%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 82% of students at the University of Toledo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 20 5.3% Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $17,927 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,162
45	Ohio University-Main Campus	Cross Country	19	85.17	1,110 – 1,310	20550	48991	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Located in Athens, Ohio University-Main Campus accepts 85% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 91% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 19 18.8% Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $20,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,991
46	Central Michigan University	Basketball	17	89.82	980 – 1,210	15826	46567	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI Central Michigan University is a NCAA Division I-FBS school, and the Chippewas compete in the Mid-American Conference. Student athletes can receive scholarships, $13,796 on average, and the school offers institutional grant aid to about 95% of students. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,567
47	Miami University-Oxford	Basketball	17	75.4	1,220 – 1,380	27928	49773	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH Miami University, Oxford’s motto is “Prodesse Quam Conspici”, or “To accomplish without being conspicuous.” It’s one of the oldest public universities in the United States. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, most of Miami’s athletes, the RedHawks, compete in the Mid-American Conference. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 17 13.3% Acceptance Rate 75.4% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,773
48	Eastern Michigan University	Basketball	16	79.64	930 – 1,180	17388	43148	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan University got its start in 1849 as the Michigan State Normal School, the first teachers' college outside of New England. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Eagles compete in the Mid-American Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined). Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,148
49	Northern Illinois University	Basketball	16	69.79	960 – 1,180	13533	46113	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Northern Illinois University opened in 1895 as the Northern Illinois State School. The 756-acre campus is home to Altgeld Hall, which looks like a castle. Popular areas of study include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 14.3% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,113
50	Kent State University at Kent	Basketball	15	86.34	990 – 1,220	20333	40179	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH Located in Kent, Kent State University at Kent accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 25.0% Acceptance Rate 86.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
51	University of Akron Main Campus	Basketball	15	59.67	930 – 1,210	15292	42269	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH Based in Akron, the University of Akron Main Campus accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 91% of students attending the University of Akron Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and around 22% of students will......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 59.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,269
52	Western Michigan University	Basketball	15	84.6	980 – 1,230	20183	45356	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI There are 395 student athletes, known as Broncos, at Western Michigan University, a NCAA Division I-FBS school. They compete in the Mid-American Conference. WMU has an 81% first year retention rate and 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many undergraduates major in Finance, General. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,183 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,356
53	Ball State University	Basketball	14	85.5	1,080 – 1,260	13017	44394	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Ball State University Muncie, IN Found in Muncie, Ball State University’s acceptance rate is 86%. Undergraduates have to send in $60 to apply. About 57% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 85.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $13,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,394
54	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus	Basketball	14	80.96	1,010 – 1,240	20987	41281	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $20,987 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,281
55	Ohio University-Main Campus	Basketball	14	85.17	1,110 – 1,310	20550	48991	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Located in Athens, Ohio University-Main Campus accepts 85% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 91% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $20,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,991
56	Central Michigan University	Cross Country	13	89.82	980 – 1,210	15826	46567	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI Central Michigan University is a NCAA Division I-FBS school, and the Chippewas compete in the Mid-American Conference. Student athletes can receive scholarships, $13,796 on average, and the school offers institutional grant aid to about 95% of students. Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 13 Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,567
57	University at Buffalo	Basketball	13	74.18	1,220 – 1,390	20511	53742	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, the University at Buffalo accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 68% of students attending the University at Buffalo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,742
58	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus	Cross Country	12	80.96	1,010 – 1,240	20987	41281	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $20,987 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,281
59	Miami University-Oxford	Golf	12	75.4	1,220 – 1,380	27928	49773	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH Miami University, Oxford’s motto is “Prodesse Quam Conspici”, or “To accomplish without being conspicuous.” It’s one of the oldest public universities in the United States. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, most of Miami’s athletes, the RedHawks, compete in the Mid-American Conference. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 75.4% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,773
60	University of Toledo	Basketball	12	92.02	1,040 – 1,280	17927	44162	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference University of Toledo Toledo, OH Located in Toledo, the University of Toledo’s acceptance rate is 92%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 82% of students at the University of Toledo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 12 14.3% Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $17,927 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,162
61	Kent State University at Kent	Golf	11	86.34	990 – 1,220	20333	40179	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH Located in Kent, Kent State University at Kent accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 11 22.2% Acceptance Rate 86.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
62	Western Michigan University	Tennis	11	84.6	980 – 1,230	20183	45356	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI There are 395 student athletes, known as Broncos, at Western Michigan University, a NCAA Division I-FBS school. They compete in the Mid-American Conference. WMU has an 81% first year retention rate and 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many undergraduates major in Finance, General. Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 11 37.5% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,183 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,356
63	Ball State University	Golf	10	85.5	1,080 – 1,260	13017	44394	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Ball State University Muncie, IN Found in Muncie, Ball State University’s acceptance rate is 86%. Undergraduates have to send in $60 to apply. About 57% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 85.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $13,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,394
64	Ball State University	Tennis	10	85.5	1,080 – 1,260	13017	44394	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Ball State University Muncie, IN Found in Muncie, Ball State University’s acceptance rate is 86%. Undergraduates have to send in $60 to apply. About 57% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 85.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $13,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,394
65	Eastern Michigan University	Golf	10	79.64	930 – 1,180	17388	43148	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan University got its start in 1849 as the Michigan State Normal School, the first teachers' college outside of New England. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Eagles compete in the Mid-American Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined). Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,148
66	Ohio University-Main Campus	Golf	10	85.17	1,110 – 1,310	20550	48991	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Located in Athens, Ohio University-Main Campus accepts 85% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 91% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 10 16.7% Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $20,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,991
67	University of Toledo	Golf	10	92.02	1,040 – 1,280	17927	44162	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference University of Toledo Toledo, OH Located in Toledo, the University of Toledo’s acceptance rate is 92%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 82% of students at the University of Toledo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $17,927 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,162
68	Central Michigan University	Golf	9	89.82	980 – 1,210	15826	46567	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI Central Michigan University is a NCAA Division I-FBS school, and the Chippewas compete in the Mid-American Conference. Student athletes can receive scholarships, $13,796 on average, and the school offers institutional grant aid to about 95% of students. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,567
69	Northern Illinois University	Golf	9	69.79	960 – 1,180	13533	46113	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Northern Illinois University opened in 1895 as the Northern Illinois State School. The 756-acre campus is home to Altgeld Hall, which looks like a castle. Popular areas of study include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,113
70	Northern Illinois University	Tennis	9	69.79	960 – 1,180	13533	46113	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Northern Illinois University opened in 1895 as the Northern Illinois State School. The 756-acre campus is home to Altgeld Hall, which looks like a castle. Popular areas of study include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,113
71	University at Buffalo	Tennis	9	74.18	1,220 – 1,390	20511	53742	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, the University at Buffalo accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 68% of students attending the University at Buffalo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,742
72	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus	Golf	8	80.96	1,010 – 1,240	20987	41281	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $20,987 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,281
73	University of Toledo	Tennis	7	92.02	1,040 – 1,280	17927	44162	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference University of Toledo Toledo, OH Located in Toledo, the University of Toledo’s acceptance rate is 92%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 82% of students at the University of Toledo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention......Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 7 30.0% Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $17,927 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,162

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference

Football

129 2.3%

75.4%

1,220 – 1,380

$27,928

$49,773

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference

Football

127 7.6%

85.2%

1,110 – 1,310

$20,550

$48,991

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference

Football

123 0.8%

89.8%

980 – 1,210

$15,826

$46,567

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

123 15.0%

74.2%

1,220 – 1,390

$20,511

$53,742

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference

Football

120 2.4%

92.0%

1,040 – 1,280

$17,927

$44,162

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference

Football

118 0.9%

85.5%

1,080 – 1,260

$13,017

$44,394

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

118 14.6%

86.3%

990 – 1,220

$20,333

$40,179

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference

Football

118 0.8%

69.8%

960 – 1,180

$13,533

$46,113

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference

Football

114 10.2%

79.6%

930 – 1,180

$17,388

$43,148

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference

Football

113 5.0%

84.6%

980 – 1,230

$20,183

$45,356

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Mid-American Conference

Football

111 1.8%

59.7%

930 – 1,210

$15,292

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