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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	Youngstown State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	137	80.66	950 – 1,180	11740	37590	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Found in Youngstown, Youngstown State University’s acceptance rate is 81%. Undergraduates have to send in $45 to apply. Approximately 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Youngstown State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and a 23% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 137 2.1% Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,590
2	Indiana State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	134	80.77	1,040 – 1,240	13321	41047	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN Located in Terre Haute, Indiana State University accepts 81% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 72% of students at Indiana State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 134 10.7% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,047
3	South Dakota State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	134	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 134 10.7% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
4	Illinois State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	129	88.15	1,010 – 1,220	20871	50599	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Illinois State University Normal, IL Located in Normal, Illinois State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at Illinois State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Illinois State University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a 48% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 129 9.8% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,599
5	University of South Dakota	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	129	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 129 20.6% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
6	North Dakota State University	Football	125	94.96	1,010 – 1,210	16461	54312	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Located in Fargo, North Dakota State University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 70% of students attending North Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 125 3.1% Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,461 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,312
7	North Dakota State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	123	94.96	1,010 – 1,210	16461	54312	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Located in Fargo, North Dakota State University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 70% of students attending North Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 123 0.8% Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,461 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,312
8	Youngstown State University	Football	123	80.66	950 – 1,180	11740	37590	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Found in Youngstown, Youngstown State University’s acceptance rate is 81%. Undergraduates have to send in $45 to apply. Approximately 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Youngstown State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and a 23% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 123 12.8% Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,590
9	University of South Dakota	Football	120	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 120 Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
10	South Dakota State University	Football	119	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 119 2.6% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
11	Western Illinois University	Football	117	74.96	850 – 1,130	12168	43057	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Found in Macomb, Western Illinois University accepts 75% of applicants. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of students attending Western Illinois University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Western Illinois University, there is a 58% first year......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 117 3.3% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,057
12	Indiana State University	Football	115	80.77	1,040 – 1,240	13321	41047	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN Located in Terre Haute, Indiana State University accepts 81% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 72% of students at Indiana State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 115 Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,047
13	Illinois State University	Football	112	88.15	1,010 – 1,220	20871	50599	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Illinois State University Normal, IL Located in Normal, Illinois State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at Illinois State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Illinois State University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a 48% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 112 3.4% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,599
14	Murray State University	Football	110	85.68	1,010 – 1,240	9738	38473	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Murray State University Murray, KY Based in Murray, Murray State University’s acceptance rate is 86% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% of students at Murray State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 110 4.3% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,473
15	University of North Dakota	Football	108	76.9	1,050 – 1,250	18227	54588	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Located in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 71% of students attending the University of North Dakota will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 108 Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,227 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,588
16	University of Northern Iowa	Football	107	87.13	1,010 – 1,220	15931	47222	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA Based in Cedar Falls, the University of Northern Iowa’s acceptance rate is 87% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Northern Iowa, there is a 81% first year retention rate and around 44% of undergraduates will earn......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 107 2.9% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $15,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,222
17	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	Football	105	86.88	920 – 1,190	16131	43087	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Located in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 78% of students attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale will receive institutional grant aid. 66% of students continued studying at Southern Illinois......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 105 Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,131 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,087
18	University of Northern Iowa	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	102	87.13	1,010 – 1,220	15931	47222	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA Based in Cedar Falls, the University of Northern Iowa’s acceptance rate is 87% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Northern Iowa, there is a 81% first year retention rate and around 44% of undergraduates will earn......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 102 5.6% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $15,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,222
19	Missouri State University-Springfield	Football	94	90.53	1,020 – 1,250	17104	40553	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Missouri State University-Springfield’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Missouri State University-Springfield currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 94 4.1% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,553
20	University of North Dakota	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	91	76.9	1,050 – 1,250	18227	54588	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Located in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 71% of students attending the University of North Dakota will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 91 35.8% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,227 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,588
21	Belmont University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	90	95.28	1,180 – 1,370	37558	42770	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Belmont University Nashville, TN Located in Nashville, Belmont University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 91% of students at Belmont University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 90 18.4% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,770
22	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	88	86.88	920 – 1,190	16131	43087	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Located in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 78% of students attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale will receive institutional grant aid. 66% of students continued studying at Southern Illinois......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 88 17.3% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,131 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,087
23	University of Illinois Chicago	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	71	77.35	1,150 – 1,360	11499	53218	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago accepts 77% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 69% of students at the University of Illinois Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 36% of......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 71 20.3% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $11,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,218
24	Bradley University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	70	76.75	1,060 – 1,290	24703	59114	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Bradley University Peoria, IL Found in Peoria, Bradley University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Bradley University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 70 4.1% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,703 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,114
25	Western Illinois University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	49	74.96	850 – 1,130	12168	43057	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Found in Macomb, Western Illinois University accepts 75% of applicants. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of students attending Western Illinois University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Western Illinois University, there is a 58% first year......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 49 27.9% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,057
26	University of Evansville	Soccer	45	78.13	1,090 – 1,330	21611	46734	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 45 25.0% Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $21,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
27	Indiana State University	Baseball	41	80.77	1,040 – 1,240	13321	41047	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN Located in Terre Haute, Indiana State University accepts 81% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 72% of students at Indiana State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 41 8.9% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,047
28	Murray State University	Baseball	40	85.68	1,010 – 1,240	9738	38473	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Murray State University Murray, KY Based in Murray, Murray State University’s acceptance rate is 86% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% of students at Murray State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 40 14.3% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,473
29	South Dakota State University	Baseball	40	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 40 Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
30	Youngstown State University	Baseball	40	80.66	950 – 1,180	11740	37590	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Found in Youngstown, Youngstown State University’s acceptance rate is 81%. Undergraduates have to send in $45 to apply. Approximately 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Youngstown State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and a 23% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 40 14.3% Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,590
31	Illinois State University	Baseball	39	88.15	1,010 – 1,220	20871	50599	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Illinois State University Normal, IL Located in Normal, Illinois State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at Illinois State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Illinois State University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a 48% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 39 2.5% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,599
32	North Dakota State University	Baseball	39	94.96	1,010 – 1,210	16461	54312	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Located in Fargo, North Dakota State University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 70% of students attending North Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 39 2.6% Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,461 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,312
33	University of Illinois Chicago	Baseball	37	77.35	1,150 – 1,360	11499	53218	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago accepts 77% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 69% of students at the University of Illinois Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 36% of......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 37 2.8% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $11,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,218
34	Bradley University	Baseball	36	76.75	1,060 – 1,290	24703	59114	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Bradley University Peoria, IL Found in Peoria, Bradley University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Bradley University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 36 2.7% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,703 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,114
35	South Dakota State University	Wrestling	36	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 36 5.9% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
36	University of Evansville	Baseball	36	78.13	1,090 – 1,330	21611	46734	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 36 2.7% Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $21,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
37	Belmont University	Baseball	35	95.28	1,180 – 1,370	37558	42770	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Belmont University Nashville, TN Located in Nashville, Belmont University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 91% of students at Belmont University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 35 Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,770
38	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	Baseball	35	86.88	920 – 1,190	16131	43087	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Located in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 78% of students attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale will receive institutional grant aid. 66% of students continued studying at Southern Illinois......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 35 2.8% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,131 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,087
39	North Dakota State University	Wrestling	34	94.96	1,010 – 1,210	16461	54312	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Located in Fargo, North Dakota State University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 70% of students attending North Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 34 5.6% Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,461 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,312
40	University of Northern Iowa	Wrestling	34	87.13	1,010 – 1,220	15931	47222	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA Based in Cedar Falls, the University of Northern Iowa’s acceptance rate is 87% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Northern Iowa, there is a 81% first year retention rate and around 44% of undergraduates will earn......Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 34 2.9% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $15,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,222
41	Western Illinois University	Baseball	33	74.96	850 – 1,130	12168	43057	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Found in Macomb, Western Illinois University accepts 75% of applicants. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of students attending Western Illinois University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Western Illinois University, there is a 58% first year......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 33 8.3% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,057
42	Youngstown State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	33	80.66	950 – 1,180	11740	37590	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Found in Youngstown, Youngstown State University’s acceptance rate is 81%. Undergraduates have to send in $45 to apply. Approximately 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Youngstown State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and a 23% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 33 10.0% Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,590
43	Bradley University	Soccer	32	76.75	1,060 – 1,290	24703	59114	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Bradley University Peoria, IL Found in Peoria, Bradley University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Bradley University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 32 Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,703 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,114
44	South Dakota State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	31	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 31 3.1% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
45	Missouri State University-Springfield	Baseball	30	90.53	1,020 – 1,250	17104	40553	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Missouri State University-Springfield’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Missouri State University-Springfield currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 30 6.3% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,553
46	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	Swimming and Diving (combined)	30	86.88	920 – 1,190	16131	43087	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Located in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 78% of students attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale will receive institutional grant aid. 66% of students continued studying at Southern Illinois......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 30 3.2% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,131 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,087
47	Western Illinois University	Soccer	30	74.96	850 – 1,130	12168	43057	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Found in Macomb, Western Illinois University accepts 75% of applicants. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of students attending Western Illinois University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Western Illinois University, there is a 58% first year......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 30 Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,057
48	University of Illinois Chicago	Soccer	29	77.35	1,150 – 1,360	11499	53218	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago accepts 77% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 69% of students at the University of Illinois Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 36% of......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 29 7.4% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $11,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,218
49	Belmont University	Soccer	27	95.28	1,180 – 1,370	37558	42770	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Belmont University Nashville, TN Located in Nashville, Belmont University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 91% of students at Belmont University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 27 3.8% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,770
50	Missouri State University-Springfield	Soccer	26	90.53	1,020 – 1,250	17104	40553	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Missouri State University-Springfield’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Missouri State University-Springfield currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 26 Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,553
51	University of North Dakota	Ice Hockey	26	76.9	1,050 – 1,250	18227	54588	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Located in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 71% of students attending the University of North Dakota will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 26 3.7% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,227 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,588
52	University of South Dakota	Swimming and Diving (combined)	26	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 26 23.8% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
53	University of Evansville	Track and Field (Indoor)	25	78.13	1,090 – 1,330	21611	46734	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 25 4.2% Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $21,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
54	University of Evansville	Track and Field (Outdoor)	25	78.13	1,090 – 1,330	21611	46734	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 25 41.9% Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $21,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
55	Missouri State University-Springfield	Swimming and Diving (combined)	22	90.53	1,020 – 1,250	17104	40553	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Missouri State University-Springfield’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Missouri State University-Springfield currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 22 4.3% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,553
56	University of Illinois Chicago	Swimming and Diving (combined)	22	77.35	1,150 – 1,360	11499	53218	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago accepts 77% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 69% of students at the University of Illinois Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 36% of......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 22 Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $11,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,218
57	University of Evansville	Swimming and Diving (combined)	21	78.13	1,090 – 1,330	21611	46734	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 21 16.7% Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $21,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
58	University of Evansville	Basketball	17	78.13	1,090 – 1,330	21611	46734	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 17 13.3% Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $21,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
59	University of Northern Iowa	Basketball	17	87.13	1,010 – 1,220	15931	47222	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA Based in Cedar Falls, the University of Northern Iowa’s acceptance rate is 87% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Northern Iowa, there is a 81% first year retention rate and around 44% of undergraduates will earn......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 17 13.3% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $15,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,222
60	Bradley University	Basketball	16	76.75	1,060 – 1,290	24703	59114	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Bradley University Peoria, IL Found in Peoria, Bradley University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Bradley University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,703 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,114
61	University of Illinois Chicago	Basketball	16	77.35	1,150 – 1,360	11499	53218	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago accepts 77% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 69% of students at the University of Illinois Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 36% of......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 23.1% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $11,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,218
62	University of North Dakota	Basketball	16	76.9	1,050 – 1,250	18227	54588	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Located in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 71% of students attending the University of North Dakota will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 14.3% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,227 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,588
63	University of South Dakota	Basketball	16	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
64	Youngstown State University	Basketball	16	80.66	950 – 1,180	11740	37590	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Found in Youngstown, Youngstown State University’s acceptance rate is 81%. Undergraduates have to send in $45 to apply. Approximately 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Youngstown State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and a 23% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 14.3% Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,590
65	Illinois State University	Basketball	15	88.15	1,010 – 1,220	20871	50599	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Illinois State University Normal, IL Located in Normal, Illinois State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at Illinois State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Illinois State University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a 48% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,599
66	Indiana State University	Basketball	15	80.77	1,040 – 1,240	13321	41047	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN Located in Terre Haute, Indiana State University accepts 81% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 72% of students at Indiana State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,047
67	South Dakota State University	Basketball	15	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 15.4% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
68	Western Illinois University	Basketball	15	74.96	850 – 1,130	12168	43057	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Found in Macomb, Western Illinois University accepts 75% of applicants. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of students attending Western Illinois University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Western Illinois University, there is a 58% first year......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,057
69	Belmont University	Basketball	14	95.28	1,180 – 1,370	37558	42770	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Belmont University Nashville, TN Located in Nashville, Belmont University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 91% of students at Belmont University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,770
70	Missouri State University-Springfield	Basketball	14	90.53	1,020 – 1,250	17104	40553	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Missouri State University-Springfield’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Missouri State University-Springfield currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 14 17.6% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,553
71	Murray State University	Basketball	14	85.68	1,010 – 1,240	9738	38473	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Murray State University Murray, KY Based in Murray, Murray State University’s acceptance rate is 86% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% of students at Murray State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,473
72	North Dakota State University	Basketball	14	94.96	1,010 – 1,210	16461	54312	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Located in Fargo, North Dakota State University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 70% of students attending North Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 14 7.7% Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,461 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,312
73	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	Basketball	14	86.88	920 – 1,190	16131	43087	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Located in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 78% of students attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale will receive institutional grant aid. 66% of students continued studying at Southern Illinois......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,131 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,087
74	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	Golf	12	86.88	920 – 1,190	16131	43087	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Located in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 78% of students attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale will receive institutional grant aid. 66% of students continued studying at Southern Illinois......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 12 20.0% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,131 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,087
75	University of Evansville	Golf	12	78.13	1,090 – 1,330	21611	46734	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 12 Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $21,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
76	Murray State University	Golf	11	85.68	1,010 – 1,240	9738	38473	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Murray State University Murray, KY Based in Murray, Murray State University’s acceptance rate is 86% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% of students at Murray State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 11 Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,473
77	University of Evansville	Cross Country	11	78.13	1,090 – 1,330	21611	46734	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 11 83.3% Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $21,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
78	University of Northern Iowa	Golf	11	87.13	1,010 – 1,220	15931	47222	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA Based in Cedar Falls, the University of Northern Iowa’s acceptance rate is 87% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Northern Iowa, there is a 81% first year retention rate and around 44% of undergraduates will earn......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $15,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,222
79	Youngstown State University	Golf	11	80.66	950 – 1,180	11740	37590	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Found in Youngstown, Youngstown State University’s acceptance rate is 81%. Undergraduates have to send in $45 to apply. Approximately 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Youngstown State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and a 23% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,590
80	Illinois State University	Tennis	10	88.15	1,010 – 1,220	20871	50599	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Illinois State University Normal, IL Located in Normal, Illinois State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at Illinois State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Illinois State University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a 48% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 10 9.1% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,599
81	Murray State University	Cross Country	10	85.68	1,010 – 1,240	9738	38473	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Murray State University Murray, KY Based in Murray, Murray State University’s acceptance rate is 86% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% of students at Murray State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,473
82	Belmont University	Golf	9	95.28	1,180 – 1,370	37558	42770	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Belmont University Nashville, TN Located in Nashville, Belmont University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 91% of students at Belmont University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 18.2% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,770
83	North Dakota State University	Golf	9	94.96	1,010 – 1,210	16461	54312	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Located in Fargo, North Dakota State University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 70% of students attending North Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,461 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,312
84	South Dakota State University	Golf	9	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
85	University of Illinois Chicago	Tennis	9	77.35	1,150 – 1,360	11499	53218	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago accepts 77% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 69% of students at the University of Illinois Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 36% of......Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $11,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,218
86	University of South Dakota	Golf	9	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
87	Western Illinois University	Golf	9	74.96	850 – 1,130	12168	43057	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Found in Macomb, Western Illinois University accepts 75% of applicants. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of students attending Western Illinois University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Western Illinois University, there is a 58% first year......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 35.7% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,057
88	Youngstown State University	Tennis	9	80.66	950 – 1,180	11740	37590	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Found in Youngstown, Youngstown State University’s acceptance rate is 81%. Undergraduates have to send in $45 to apply. Approximately 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Youngstown State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and a 23% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,590
89	Belmont University	Tennis	8	95.28	1,180 – 1,370	37558	42770	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Belmont University Nashville, TN Located in Nashville, Belmont University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 91% of students at Belmont University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,770
90	Illinois State University	Golf	8	88.15	1,010 – 1,220	20871	50599	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Illinois State University Normal, IL Located in Normal, Illinois State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at Illinois State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Illinois State University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a 48% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,599
91	Missouri State University-Springfield	Golf	8	90.53	1,020 – 1,250	17104	40553	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Missouri State University-Springfield’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Missouri State University-Springfield currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,553
92	University of North Dakota	Golf	8	76.9	1,050 – 1,250	18227	54588	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Located in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 71% of students attending the University of North Dakota will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,227 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,588
93	University of North Dakota	Tennis	8	76.9	1,050 – 1,250	18227	54588	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Located in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 71% of students attending the University of North Dakota will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,227 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,588
94	Bradley University	Golf	7	76.75	1,060 – 1,290	24703	59114	#94 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Missouri Valley Conference Bradley University Peoria, IL Found in Peoria, Bradley University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Bradley University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 7 Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,703 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,114