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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	Trinity College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	210	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 210 Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
2	Tufts University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	169	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 169 1.7% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
3	Bates College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	155	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 155 11.5% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
4	Bowdoin College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	139	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 139 6.1% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
5	Trinity College	Football	110	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 110 8.9% Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
6	Tufts University	Football	105	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 105 4.0% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
7	Middlebury College	Football	104	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 104 13.0% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
8	Wesleyan University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	103	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 103 32.1% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
9	Wesleyan University	Football	99	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 99 1.0% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
10	Bates College	Football	92	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 92 24.3% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
11	Colby College	Football	92	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 92 2.2% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
12	Amherst College	Football	87	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 87 11.5% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
13	Bowdoin College	Football	84	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 84 3.7% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
14	Hamilton College	Football	76	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 76 6.2% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
15	Williams College	Football	75	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 75 7.4% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
16	Middlebury College	Track and Field (Indoor)	67	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 67 21.8% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
17	Middlebury College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	67	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 67 34.0% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
18	Trinity College	Lacrosse	59	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 59 3.5% Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
19	Connecticut College	Lacrosse	58	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 58 1.8% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
20	Amherst College	Track and Field (Indoor)	56	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 56 3.4% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
21	Wesleyan University	Lacrosse	54	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 54 8.5% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
22	Bowdoin College	Lacrosse	52	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 52 4.0% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
23	Amherst College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	51	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 51 7.3% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
24	Tufts University	Lacrosse	51	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 51 7.3% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
25	Connecticut College	Track and Field (Indoor)	50	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 50 2.0% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
26	Connecticut College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	50	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 50 2.0% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
27	Middlebury College	Lacrosse	49	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 49 6.5% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
28	Bates College	Lacrosse	48	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 48 9.1% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
29	Trinity College	Rowing	48	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Rowing # of Male Athletes 48 37.1% Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
30	Tufts University	Rowing	48	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Rowing # of Male Athletes 48 4.0% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
31	Colby College	Lacrosse	47	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 47 4.1% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
32	Wesleyan University	Baseball	45	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 45 4.7% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
33	Wesleyan University	Rowing	45	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Rowing # of Male Athletes 45 12.5% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
34	Williams College	Rowing	45	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Rowing # of Male Athletes 45 4.3% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
35	Williams College	Track and Field (Indoor)	45	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 45 2.3% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
36	Williams College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	45	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 45 10.0% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
37	Amherst College	Lacrosse	44	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 44 4.3% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
38	Hamilton College	Lacrosse	43	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 43 8.5% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
39	Tufts University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	43	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 43 13.2% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
40	Tufts University	Baseball	42	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 42 10.5% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
41	Colby College	Baseball	41	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 41 5.1% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
42	Colby College	Track and Field (Indoor)	40	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 40 29.0% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
43	Colby College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	40	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 40 53.8% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
44	Bates College	Baseball	39	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 39 14.7% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
45	Bowdoin College	Baseball	38	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 38 15.2% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
46	Hamilton College	Soccer	38	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 38 11.8% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
47	Williams College	Lacrosse	38	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 38 9.5% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
48	Connecticut College	Soccer	37	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 37 2.8% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
49	Bates College	Rowing	36	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Rowing # of Male Athletes 36 5.3% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
50	Hamilton College	Baseball	36	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 36 12.5% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
51	Hamilton College	Rowing	36	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Rowing # of Male Athletes 36 20.0% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
52	Middlebury College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	36	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 36 10.0% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
53	Amherst College	Baseball	34	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 34 6.3% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
54	Trinity College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	34	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 34 112.5% Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
55	Hamilton College	Track and Field (Indoor)	33	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 33 17.9% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
56	Hamilton College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	33	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 33 22.2% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
57	Trinity College	Ice Hockey	33	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 33 6.5% Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
58	Tufts University	Soccer	33	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 33 2.9% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
59	Amherst College	Soccer	32	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 32 14.3% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
60	Bowdoin College	Ice Hockey	32	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 32 5.9% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
61	Colby College	Ice Hockey	31	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 31 6.9% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
62	Middlebury College	Baseball	31	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 31 18.4% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
63	Trinity College	Wrestling	31	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 31 10.7% Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
64	Williams College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	31	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 31 6.1% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
65	Bates College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	30	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 30 Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
66	Bowdoin College	Soccer	30	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 30 3.2% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
67	Connecticut College	Cross Country	30	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 30 3.4% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
68	Hamilton College	Ice Hockey	30	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 30 7.1% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
69	Hamilton College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	30	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 30 0.0% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
70	Middlebury College	Ice Hockey	30	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 30 15.4% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
71	Trinity College	Soccer	30	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 30 3.2% Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
72	Tufts University	Ice Hockey	30	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 30 11.1% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
73	Wesleyan University	Soccer	30	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 30 11.8% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
74	Bates College	Soccer	29	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 29 9.4% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
75	Connecticut College	Ice Hockey	29	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 29 Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
76	Middlebury College	Soccer	29	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 29 6.5% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
77	Trinity College	Baseball	29	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 29 9.4% Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
78	Wesleyan University	Ice Hockey	29	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 29 3.3% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
79	Wesleyan University	Wrestling	29	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 29 12.1% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
80	Williams College	Baseball	29	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 29 6.5% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
81	Colby College	Soccer	28	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 28 20.0% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
82	Williams College	Ice Hockey	28	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 28 3.4% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
83	Amherst College	Ice Hockey	27	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 27 3.6% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
84	Colby College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	27	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 27 8.0% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
85	Colby College	Skiing	26	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Skiing # of Male Athletes 26 4.0% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
86	Amherst College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	25	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 25 3.8% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
87	Amherst College	Cross Country	24	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 24 14.3% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
88	Bowdoin College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	24	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 24 9.1% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
89	Colby College	Rowing	24	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Rowing # of Male Athletes 24 20.0% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
90	Connecticut College	Rowing	24	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Rowing # of Male Athletes 24 242.9% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
91	Connecticut College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	24	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 24 45.5% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
92	Trinity College	Squash	24	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Squash # of Male Athletes 24 4.0% Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
93	Williams College	Soccer	24	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 24 25.0% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
94	Middlebury College	Cross Country	23	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#94 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 23 4.5% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
95	Williams College	Cross Country	23	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#95 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 23 20.7% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
96	Wesleyan University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	21	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#96 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 21 44.7% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
97	Williams College	Wrestling	21	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#97 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 21 16.7% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
98	Wesleyan University	Basketball	20	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#98 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 20 17.6% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
99	Bates College	Basketball	19	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#99 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 19 5.6% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
100	Colby College	Cross Country	18	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#100 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 18 14.3% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
101	Connecticut College	Basketball	18	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#101 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 18 28.6% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
102	Hamilton College	Golf	18	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#102 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 18 10.0% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
103	Colby College	Basketball	17	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#103 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 17 13.3% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
104	Colby College	Squash	17	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#104 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Squash # of Male Athletes 17 41.7% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
105	Connecticut College	Water Polo	17	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#105 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Male Athletes 17 21.4% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
106	Hamilton College	Squash	17	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#106 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Squash # of Male Athletes 17 13.3% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
107	Tufts University	Basketball	17	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#107 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 17 Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
108	Bowdoin College	Basketball	16	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#108 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
109	Hamilton College	Cross Country	16	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#109 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 16 11.1% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
110	Middlebury College	Squash	16	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#110 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Squash # of Male Athletes 16 33.3% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
111	Trinity College	Basketball	16	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#111 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 5.9% Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
112	Tufts University	Squash	16	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#112 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Squash # of Male Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
113	Williams College	Basketball	16	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#113 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 5.9% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
114	Williams College	Squash	16	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#114 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Squash # of Male Athletes 16 23.1% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
115	Amherst College	Basketball	15	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#115 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 11.8% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
116	Amherst College	Squash	15	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#116 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Squash # of Male Athletes 15 28.6% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
117	Bates College	Tennis	15	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#117 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
118	Colby College	Golf	15	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#118 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 15 50.0% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
119	Middlebury College	Basketball	15	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#119 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 16.7% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
120	Middlebury College	Golf	15	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#120 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
121	Bowdoin College	Squash	14	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#121 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Squash # of Male Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
122	Hamilton College	Basketball	14	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#122 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 14 22.2% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
123	Hamilton College	Tennis	14	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#123 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
124	Middlebury College	Tennis	14	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#124 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 14 27.3% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
125	Tufts University	Golf	14	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#125 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 14 27.3% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
126	Tufts University	Tennis	14	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#126 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
127	Williams College	Skiing	14	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#127 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Skiing # of Male Athletes 14 22.2% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
128	Bowdoin College	Tennis	13	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#128 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 13 18.2% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
129	Middlebury College	Skiing	13	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#129 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Skiing # of Male Athletes 13 31.6% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
130	Wesleyan University	Squash	13	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#130 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Squash # of Male Athletes 13 13.3% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
131	Amherst College	Tennis	12	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#131 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
132	Bowdoin College	Golf	12	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#132 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
133	Connecticut College	Tennis	12	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#133 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
134	Trinity College	Golf	12	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#134 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 12 Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
135	Wesleyan University	Tennis	12	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#135 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 12 33.3% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
136	Amherst College	Golf	11	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#136 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 11 22.2% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
137	Bates College	Golf	11	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#137 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 11 Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
138	Connecticut College	Squash	11	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#138 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Squash # of Male Athletes 11 15.4% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
139	Bates College	Skiing	10	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#139 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Skiing # of Male Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
140	Bates College	Squash	10	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#140 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Squash # of Male Athletes 10 28.6% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
141	Bowdoin College	Skiing	10	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#141 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Skiing # of Male Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
142	Colby College	Tennis	10	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#142 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 10 9.1% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
143	Trinity College	Tennis	10	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#143 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
144	Wesleyan University	Golf	10	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#144 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 10 9.1% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
145	Bates College	Other Sports	9	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#145 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Other Sports # of Male Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
146	Williams College	Golf	9	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#146 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
147	Williams College	Tennis	7	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#147 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
148	Amherst College	Field Hockey	0	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#148 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
149	Amherst College	Softball	0	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#149 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
150	Amherst College	Volleyball	0	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#150 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
151	Bates College	Field Hockey	0	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#151 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Field Hockey # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
152	Bates College	Softball	0	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#152 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
153	Bates College	Swimming	0	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#153 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Swimming # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
154	Bates College	Volleyball	0	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#154 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
155	Bowdoin College	Field Hockey	0	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#155 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
156	Bowdoin College	Softball	0	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#156 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
157	Bowdoin College	Volleyball	0	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#157 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
158	Bowdoin College	Other Sports	0	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#158 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
159	Bowdoin College	Sailing	0	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#159 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Sailing # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
160	Colby College	Field Hockey	0	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#160 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
161	Colby College	Softball	0	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#161 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
162	Colby College	Volleyball	0	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#162 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
163	Connecticut College	Field Hockey	0	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#163 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Field Hockey # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
164	Connecticut College	Volleyball	0	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#164 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
165	Connecticut College	Sailing	0	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#165 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Sailing # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
166	Hamilton College	Field Hockey	0	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#166 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Field Hockey # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
167	Hamilton College	Softball	0	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#167 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
168	Hamilton College	Volleyball	0	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#168 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
169	Middlebury College	Field Hockey	0	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#169 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Field Hockey # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
170	Middlebury College	Softball	0	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#170 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
171	Middlebury College	Volleyball	0	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#171 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
172	Trinity College	Field Hockey	0	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#172 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Field Hockey # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
173	Trinity College	Softball	0	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#173 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
174	Trinity College	Volleyball	0	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#174 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
175	Tufts University	Fencing	0	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#175 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Fencing # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
176	Tufts University	Field Hockey	0	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#176 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Field Hockey # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
177	Tufts University	Softball	0	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#177 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
178	Tufts University	Volleyball	0	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#178 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
179	Tufts University	Sailing	0	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#179 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Sailing # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
180	Wesleyan University	Field Hockey	0	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#180 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Field Hockey # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
181	Wesleyan University	Softball	0	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#181 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
182	Wesleyan University	Volleyball	0	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#182 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
183	Williams College	Field Hockey	0	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#183 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Field Hockey # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
184	Williams College	Softball	0	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#184 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
185	Williams College	Volleyball	0	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#185 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

210

33.5%

1,330 – 1,460

$31,806

$67,628

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

169 1.7%

11.5%

1,470 – 1,560

$33,333

$68,337

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

155 11.5%

13.3%

1,380 – 1,510

$26,658

$59,202

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

139 6.1%

7.1%

1,470 – 1,550

$23,110

$61,692

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference

Football

110 8.9%

33.5%

1,330 – 1,460

$31,806

$67,628

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference

Football

105 4.0%

11.5%

1,470 – 1,560

$33,333

$68,337

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference

Football

104 13.0%

10.8%

1,460 – 1,550

$22,912

$57,291

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

103 32.1%

16.5%

1,330 – 1,510

$20,463

$60,385

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference

Football

99 1.0%

16.5%

1,330 – 1,510

$20,463

$60,385

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference

Football

92 24.3%

13.3%

1,380 – 1,510

$26,658

$59,202

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – New England Small College Athletic Conference

Football

92 2.2%

7.1%

1,460 – 1,540

$15,163

$60,052

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