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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	Virginia Military Institute	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	132	74.12	1,080 – 1,290	18825	63545	#1 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 429 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Southern Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 132 11.9% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
2	Furman University	Football	126	48.69	1,300 – 1,450	34086	50796	#2 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Furman University Greenville, SC Furman University is the oldest private institution of higher learning in South Carolina. 92% of students stay on after they complete their first year, and many major in Business Administration and Management, General. 375 Paladins compete in the Southern Conference....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 126 6.0% Acceptance Rate 48.7% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $34,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,796
3	Western Carolina University	Football	120	70.76	1,030 – 1,250	13767	43085	#3 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC Based in Cullowhee, Western Carolina University’s acceptance rate is 71%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 78% of students attending Western Carolina University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 120 2.4% Acceptance Rate 70.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,085
4	Citadel Military College of South Carolina	Football	119	28.59	1,030 – 1,240	22124	60168	#4 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC The Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a senior military college that got its start as an arsenal in 1822. It became an academy in 1843 and some of its buildings were burned during the Civil War. The Citadel awards up to Post-master's certificates, and many students are studying Intelligence, General. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 119 6.3% Acceptance Rate 28.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,124 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,168
5	Wofford College	Football	118	54.87	1,240 – 1,370	30481	52076	#5 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Wofford College Spartanburg, SC Wofford College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and an impressive 89% first year retention rate. Many students receive institutional grants – 97% – averaging $36,914 each. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a top undergraduate area of study. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 118 3.3% Acceptance Rate 54.9% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,481 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,076
6	The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga	Football	117	71.62	1,040 – 1,210	15347	42209	#6 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN Located in Chattanooga, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga accepts 72% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 58% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 117 56.0% Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,209
7	Samford University	Football	112	82.36	1,100 – 1,300	34926	49466	#7 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Samford University Birmingham, AL Founded in 1841, Samford University was originally was called Howard College and was converted to a military hospital during the Civil War. Today the school has a 14 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 93% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 112 24.3% Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $34,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,466
8	Western Carolina University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	112	70.76	1,030 – 1,250	13767	43085	#8 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC Based in Cullowhee, Western Carolina University’s acceptance rate is 71%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 78% of students attending Western Carolina University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 112 7.7% Acceptance Rate 70.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,085
9	Samford University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	110	82.36	1,100 – 1,300	34926	49466	#9 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Samford University Birmingham, AL Founded in 1841, Samford University was originally was called Howard College and was converted to a military hospital during the Civil War. Today the school has a 14 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 93% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 110 5.8% Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $34,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,466
10	Mercer University	Football	109	64.3	1,170 – 1,360	24364	50231	#10 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Mercer University Macon, GA Based in Macon, Mercer University accepts 64% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Mercer University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 109 6.0% Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $24,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,231
11	Citadel Military College of South Carolina	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	107	28.59	1,030 – 1,240	22124	60168	#11 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC The Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a senior military college that got its start as an arsenal in 1822. It became an academy in 1843 and some of its buildings were burned during the Civil War. The Citadel awards up to Post-master's certificates, and many students are studying Intelligence, General. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 107 Acceptance Rate 28.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,124 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,168
12	East Tennessee State University	Football	107	86.19	1,010 – 1,240	16286	38704	#12 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Found in Johnson City, East Tennessee State University accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at East Tennessee State University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 107 7.0% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,286 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,704
13	Virginia Military Institute	Football	105	74.12	1,080 – 1,290	18825	63545	#13 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 429 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Southern Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 105 28.1% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
14	Wofford College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	73	54.87	1,240 – 1,370	30481	52076	#14 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Wofford College Spartanburg, SC Wofford College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and an impressive 89% first year retention rate. Many students receive institutional grants – 97% – averaging $36,914 each. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a top undergraduate area of study. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 73 8.8% Acceptance Rate 54.9% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,481 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,076
15	Furman University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	70	48.69	1,300 – 1,450	34086	50796	#15 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Furman University Greenville, SC Furman University is the oldest private institution of higher learning in South Carolina. 92% of students stay on after they complete their first year, and many major in Business Administration and Management, General. 375 Paladins compete in the Southern Conference....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 70 16.7% Acceptance Rate 48.7% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $34,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,796
16	University of North Carolina at Greensboro	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	57	91.13	1,090 – 1,260	11404	39869	#16 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Based in Greensboro, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending the University of North Carolina at Greensboro will receive institutional grant aid. At the......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 57 11.8% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,404 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,869
17	Virginia Military Institute	Lacrosse	52	74.12	1,080 – 1,290	18825	63545	#17 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 429 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Southern Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 52 4.0% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
18	Mercer University	Lacrosse	50	64.3	1,170 – 1,360	24364	50231	#18 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Mercer University Macon, GA Based in Macon, Mercer University accepts 64% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Mercer University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 50 13.8% Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $24,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,231
19	Mercer University	Baseball	48	64.3	1,170 – 1,360	24364	50231	#19 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Mercer University Macon, GA Based in Macon, Mercer University accepts 64% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Mercer University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 48 2.1% Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $24,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,231
20	Wofford College	Baseball	44	54.87	1,240 – 1,370	30481	52076	#20 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Wofford College Spartanburg, SC Wofford College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and an impressive 89% first year retention rate. Many students receive institutional grants – 97% – averaging $36,914 each. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a top undergraduate area of study. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 44 6.4% Acceptance Rate 54.9% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,481 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,076
21	Western Carolina University	Baseball	41	70.76	1,030 – 1,250	13767	43085	#21 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC Based in Cullowhee, Western Carolina University’s acceptance rate is 71%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 78% of students attending Western Carolina University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 41 2.5% Acceptance Rate 70.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,085
22	Citadel Military College of South Carolina	Wrestling	39	28.59	1,030 – 1,240	22124	60168	#22 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC The Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a senior military college that got its start as an arsenal in 1822. It became an academy in 1843 and some of its buildings were burned during the Civil War. The Citadel awards up to Post-master's certificates, and many students are studying Intelligence, General. Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 39 25.8% Acceptance Rate 28.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,124 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,168
23	Samford University	Baseball	39	82.36	1,100 – 1,300	34926	49466	#23 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Samford University Birmingham, AL Founded in 1841, Samford University was originally was called Howard College and was converted to a military hospital during the Civil War. Today the school has a 14 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 93% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 39 9.3% Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $34,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,466
24	University of North Carolina at Greensboro	Baseball	39	91.13	1,090 – 1,260	11404	39869	#24 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Based in Greensboro, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending the University of North Carolina at Greensboro will receive institutional grant aid. At the......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 39 2.5% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,404 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,869
25	Citadel Military College of South Carolina	Baseball	38	28.59	1,030 – 1,240	22124	60168	#25 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC The Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a senior military college that got its start as an arsenal in 1822. It became an academy in 1843 and some of its buildings were burned during the Civil War. The Citadel awards up to Post-master's certificates, and many students are studying Intelligence, General. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 38 8.6% Acceptance Rate 28.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,124 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,168
26	Wofford College	Soccer	38	54.87	1,240 – 1,370	30481	52076	#26 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Wofford College Spartanburg, SC Wofford College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and an impressive 89% first year retention rate. Many students receive institutional grants – 97% – averaging $36,914 each. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a top undergraduate area of study. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 38 7.3% Acceptance Rate 54.9% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,481 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,076
27	Virginia Military Institute	Baseball	37	74.12	1,080 – 1,290	18825	63545	#27 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 429 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Southern Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 37 28.8% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
28	East Tennessee State University	Baseball	35	86.19	1,010 – 1,240	16286	38704	#28 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Found in Johnson City, East Tennessee State University accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at East Tennessee State University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 35 2.8% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,286 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,704
29	Virginia Military Institute	Swimming and Diving (combined)	35	74.12	1,080 – 1,290	18825	63545	#29 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 429 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Southern Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 35 14.6% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
30	Mercer University	Soccer	31	64.3	1,170 – 1,360	24364	50231	#30 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Mercer University Macon, GA Based in Macon, Mercer University accepts 64% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Mercer University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 31 6.9% Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $24,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,231
31	The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga	Wrestling	31	71.62	1,040 – 1,210	15347	42209	#31 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN Located in Chattanooga, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga accepts 72% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 58% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 31 63.2% Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,209
32	Furman University	Soccer	30	48.69	1,300 – 1,450	34086	50796	#32 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Furman University Greenville, SC Furman University is the oldest private institution of higher learning in South Carolina. 92% of students stay on after they complete their first year, and many major in Business Administration and Management, General. 375 Paladins compete in the Southern Conference....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 30 9.1% Acceptance Rate 48.7% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $34,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,796
33	University of North Carolina at Greensboro	Soccer	29	91.13	1,090 – 1,260	11404	39869	#33 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Based in Greensboro, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending the University of North Carolina at Greensboro will receive institutional grant aid. At the......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 29 3.3% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,404 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,869
34	Virginia Military Institute	Wrestling	29	74.12	1,080 – 1,290	18825	63545	#34 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 429 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Southern Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 29 38.3% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
35	East Tennessee State University	Soccer	28	86.19	1,010 – 1,240	16286	38704	#35 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Found in Johnson City, East Tennessee State University accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at East Tennessee State University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 28 9.7% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,286 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,704
36	East Tennessee State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	28	86.19	1,010 – 1,240	16286	38704	#36 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Found in Johnson City, East Tennessee State University accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at East Tennessee State University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 28 6.7% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,286 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,704
37	Virginia Military Institute	Soccer	25	74.12	1,080 – 1,290	18825	63545	#37 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 429 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Southern Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 25 34.2% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
38	Samford University	Basketball	22	82.36	1,100 – 1,300	34926	49466	#38 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Samford University Birmingham, AL Founded in 1841, Samford University was originally was called Howard College and was converted to a military hospital during the Civil War. Today the school has a 14 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 93% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 22 Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $34,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,466
39	Citadel Military College of South Carolina	Basketball	21	28.59	1,030 – 1,240	22124	60168	#39 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC The Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a senior military college that got its start as an arsenal in 1822. It became an academy in 1843 and some of its buildings were burned during the Civil War. The Citadel awards up to Post-master's certificates, and many students are studying Intelligence, General. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 21 31.3% Acceptance Rate 28.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,124 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,168
40	Virginia Military Institute	Basketball	18	74.12	1,080 – 1,290	18825	63545	#40 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 429 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Southern Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 18 18.2% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
41	East Tennessee State University	Cross Country	17	86.19	1,010 – 1,240	16286	38704	#41 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Found in Johnson City, East Tennessee State University accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at East Tennessee State University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 17 15.0% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,286 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,704
42	The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga	Basketball	17	71.62	1,040 – 1,210	15347	42209	#42 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN Located in Chattanooga, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga accepts 72% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 58% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 17 30.8% Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,209
43	Mercer University	Cross Country	16	64.3	1,170 – 1,360	24364	50231	#43 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Mercer University Macon, GA Based in Macon, Mercer University accepts 64% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Mercer University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 16 14.3% Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $24,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,231
44	University of North Carolina at Greensboro	Basketball	16	91.13	1,090 – 1,260	11404	39869	#44 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Based in Greensboro, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending the University of North Carolina at Greensboro will receive institutional grant aid. At the......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,404 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,869
45	Western Carolina University	Basketball	16	70.76	1,030 – 1,250	13767	43085	#45 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC Based in Cullowhee, Western Carolina University’s acceptance rate is 71%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 78% of students attending Western Carolina University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 70.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,085
46	Citadel Military College of South Carolina	Tennis	15	28.59	1,030 – 1,240	22124	60168	#46 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC The Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a senior military college that got its start as an arsenal in 1822. It became an academy in 1843 and some of its buildings were burned during the Civil War. The Citadel awards up to Post-master's certificates, and many students are studying Intelligence, General. Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 28.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,124 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,168
47	East Tennessee State University	Basketball	15	86.19	1,010 – 1,240	16286	38704	#47 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Found in Johnson City, East Tennessee State University accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at East Tennessee State University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,286 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,704
48	Furman University	Basketball	15	48.69	1,300 – 1,450	34086	50796	#48 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Furman University Greenville, SC Furman University is the oldest private institution of higher learning in South Carolina. 92% of students stay on after they complete their first year, and many major in Business Administration and Management, General. 375 Paladins compete in the Southern Conference....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 11.8% Acceptance Rate 48.7% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $34,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,796
49	Mercer University	Basketball	14	64.3	1,170 – 1,360	24364	50231	#49 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Mercer University Macon, GA Based in Macon, Mercer University accepts 64% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Mercer University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $24,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,231
50	Samford University	Tennis	14	82.36	1,100 – 1,300	34926	49466	#50 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Samford University Birmingham, AL Founded in 1841, Samford University was originally was called Howard College and was converted to a military hospital during the Civil War. Today the school has a 14 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 93% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $34,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,466
51	Furman University	Tennis	13	48.69	1,300 – 1,450	34086	50796	#51 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Furman University Greenville, SC Furman University is the oldest private institution of higher learning in South Carolina. 92% of students stay on after they complete their first year, and many major in Business Administration and Management, General. 375 Paladins compete in the Southern Conference....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 13 18.2% Acceptance Rate 48.7% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $34,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,796
52	The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga	Cross Country	13	71.62	1,040 – 1,210	15347	42209	#52 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN Located in Chattanooga, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga accepts 72% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 58% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 13 18.2% Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,209
53	Wofford College	Basketball	13	54.87	1,240 – 1,370	30481	52076	#53 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Wofford College Spartanburg, SC Wofford College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and an impressive 89% first year retention rate. Many students receive institutional grants – 97% – averaging $36,914 each. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a top undergraduate area of study. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 54.9% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,481 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,076
54	The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga	Golf	12	71.62	1,040 – 1,210	15347	42209	#54 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN Located in Chattanooga, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga accepts 72% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 58% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 12 33.3% Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,209
55	The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga	Tennis	12	71.62	1,040 – 1,210	15347	42209	#55 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN Located in Chattanooga, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga accepts 72% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 58% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 12 Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,209
56	Wofford College	Tennis	12	54.87	1,240 – 1,370	30481	52076	#56 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Wofford College Spartanburg, SC Wofford College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and an impressive 89% first year retention rate. Many students receive institutional grants – 97% – averaging $36,914 each. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a top undergraduate area of study. Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 54.9% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,481 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,076
57	Furman University	Golf	11	48.69	1,300 – 1,450	34086	50796	#57 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Furman University Greenville, SC Furman University is the oldest private institution of higher learning in South Carolina. 92% of students stay on after they complete their first year, and many major in Business Administration and Management, General. 375 Paladins compete in the Southern Conference....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 48.7% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $34,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,796
58	University of North Carolina at Greensboro	Golf	11	91.13	1,090 – 1,260	11404	39869	#58 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Based in Greensboro, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending the University of North Carolina at Greensboro will receive institutional grant aid. At the......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 11 Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,404 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,869
59	Wofford College	Golf	11	54.87	1,240 – 1,370	30481	52076	#59 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Wofford College Spartanburg, SC Wofford College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and an impressive 89% first year retention rate. Many students receive institutional grants – 97% – averaging $36,914 each. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a top undergraduate area of study. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 11 15.4% Acceptance Rate 54.9% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,481 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,076
60	Mercer University	Golf	10	64.3	1,170 – 1,360	24364	50231	#60 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Mercer University Macon, GA Based in Macon, Mercer University accepts 64% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Mercer University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $24,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,231
61	Mercer University	Tennis	9	64.3	1,170 – 1,360	24364	50231	#61 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Mercer University Macon, GA Based in Macon, Mercer University accepts 64% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Mercer University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $24,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,231
62	Samford University	Golf	9	82.36	1,100 – 1,300	34926	49466	#62 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Samford University Birmingham, AL Founded in 1841, Samford University was originally was called Howard College and was converted to a military hospital during the Civil War. Today the school has a 14 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 93% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $34,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,466
63	Western Carolina University	Golf	9	70.76	1,030 – 1,250	13767	43085	#63 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC Based in Cullowhee, Western Carolina University’s acceptance rate is 71%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 78% of students attending Western Carolina University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 70.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,085
64	University of North Carolina at Greensboro	Tennis	8	91.13	1,090 – 1,260	11404	39869	#64 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Based in Greensboro, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending the University of North Carolina at Greensboro will receive institutional grant aid. At the......Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 8 27.3% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,404 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,869
65	East Tennessee State University	Golf	7	86.19	1,010 – 1,240	16286	38704	#65 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Found in Johnson City, East Tennessee State University accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at East Tennessee State University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,286 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,704
66	East Tennessee State University	Tennis	7	86.19	1,010 – 1,240	16286	38704	#66 2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Found in Johnson City, East Tennessee State University accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at East Tennessee State University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 7 22.2% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,286 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,704

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2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

132 11.9%

74.1%

1,080 – 1,290

$18,825

$63,545

2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference

Football

126 6.0%

48.7%

1,300 – 1,450

$34,086

$50,796

2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference

Football

120 2.4%

70.8%

1,030 – 1,250

$13,767

$43,085

2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference

Football

119 6.3%

28.6%

1,030 – 1,240

$22,124

$60,168

2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference

Football

118 3.3%

54.9%

1,240 – 1,370

$30,481

$52,076

2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference

Football

117 56.0%

71.6%

1,040 – 1,210

$15,347

$42,209

2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference

Football

112 24.3%

82.4%

1,100 – 1,300

$34,926

$49,466

2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

112 7.7%

70.8%

1,030 – 1,250

$13,767

$43,085

2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

110 5.8%

82.4%

1,100 – 1,300

$34,926

$49,466

2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference

Football

109 6.0%

64.3%

1,170 – 1,360

$24,364

$50,231

2027 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southern Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

107

28.6%

1,030 – 1,240

$22,124

$60,168

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