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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	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	135	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 135 12.5% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
2	Nicholls State University	Football	129	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 129 5.7% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
3	McNeese State University	Football	127	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Football # of Male Athletes 127 12.4% Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
4	Southeastern Louisiana University	Football	127	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 127 4.1% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
5	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Football	126	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 126 0.8% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
6	Lamar University	Football	119	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 119 Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
7	Houston Christian University	Football	117	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 117 8.3% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
8	University of the Incarnate Word	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	114	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 114 11.8% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
9	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Football	110	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 110 23.6% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
10	University of the Incarnate Word	Football	104	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 104 22.4% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
11	Lamar University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	93	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 93 13.4% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
12	Nicholls State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	85	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 85 28.8% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
13	McNeese State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	82	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 82 Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
14	Southeastern Louisiana University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	77	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 77 11.6% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
15	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	67	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 67 8.1% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
16	Houston Christian University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	63	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 63 8.6% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
17	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	61	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 61 22.8% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
18	University of the Incarnate Word	Baseball	49	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 49 4.3% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
19	University of New Orleans	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	48	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 48 Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410
20	Nicholls State University	Baseball	46	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 46 15.0% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
21	Southeastern Louisiana University	Baseball	44	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 44 Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
22	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Baseball	44	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 44 10.0% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
23	Houston Christian University	Baseball	41	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 41 2.5% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
24	McNeese State University	Baseball	41	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 41 5.1% Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
25	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Baseball	41	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 41 2.5% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
26	University of New Orleans	Baseball	41	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 41 16.3% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410
27	Lamar University	Baseball	40	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 40 Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
28	Houston Christian University	Soccer	34	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 34 25.9% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
29	University of the Incarnate Word	Soccer	33	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 33 13.2% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
30	University of the Incarnate Word	Swimming and Diving (combined)	24	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 24 22.6% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
31	Nicholls State University	Basketball	18	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 18 12.5% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
32	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Basketball	17	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
33	Houston Christian University	Basketball	16	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 5.9% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
34	McNeese State University	Basketball	16	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 5.9% Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
35	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Basketball	16	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 14.3% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
36	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Basketball	16	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
37	Lamar University	Basketball	15	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
38	Southeastern Louisiana University	Basketball	15	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
39	University of New Orleans	Basketball	15	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410
40	University of the Incarnate Word	Basketball	15	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 21.1% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
41	University of the Incarnate Word	Tennis	14	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
42	University of the Incarnate Word	Fencing	13	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Fencing # of Male Athletes 13 8.3% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
43	University of New Orleans	Golf	12	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410
44	Houston Christian University	Golf	11	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
45	Lamar University	Tennis	10	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
46	Nicholls State University	Tennis	10	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 10 28.6% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
47	Nicholls State University	Golf	9	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
48	Southeastern Louisiana University	Golf	9	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 50.0% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
49	University of New Orleans	Tennis	9	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410
50	Lamar University	Golf	8	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
51	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Golf	8	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 8 14.3% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
52	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Tennis	8	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 8 14.3% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
53	University of the Incarnate Word	Golf	8	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
54	Houston Christian University	Softball	0	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
55	Houston Christian University	Volleyball	0	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
56	Houston Christian University	Beach Volleyball	0	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
57	Lamar University	Soccer	0	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
58	Lamar University	Softball	0	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
59	Lamar University	Volleyball	0	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
60	McNeese State University	Soccer	0	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
61	McNeese State University	Softball	0	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
62	McNeese State University	Tennis	0	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
63	McNeese State University	Volleyball	0	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
64	McNeese State University	Beach Volleyball	0	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Beach Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
65	Nicholls State University	Soccer	0	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
66	Nicholls State University	Softball	0	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
67	Nicholls State University	Volleyball	0	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
68	Nicholls State University	Beach Volleyball	0	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
69	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Soccer	0	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
70	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Softball	0	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
71	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Tennis	0	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
72	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Volleyball	0	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
73	Southeastern Louisiana University	Soccer	0	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
74	Southeastern Louisiana University	Softball	0	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
75	Southeastern Louisiana University	Tennis	0	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
76	Southeastern Louisiana University	Volleyball	0	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
77	Southeastern Louisiana University	Beach Volleyball	0	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
78	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Soccer	0	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
79	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Softball	0	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
80	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Volleyball	0	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
81	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Golf	0	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
82	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Soccer	0	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
83	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Softball	0	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
84	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Volleyball	0	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
85	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Beach Volleyball	0	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
86	University of New Orleans	Volleyball	0	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410
87	University of New Orleans	Beach Volleyball	0	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410
88	University of the Incarnate Word	Softball	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
89	University of the Incarnate Word	Synchronized Swimming	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Synchronized Swimming # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
90	University of the Incarnate Word	Volleyball	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

135 12.5%

75.0%

930 – 1,150

$11,902

$43,157

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Football

129 5.7%

96.0%

940 – 1,130

$11,029

$38,829

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference

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127 12.4%

67.6%

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference

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127 4.1%

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$12,007

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference

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126 0.8%

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference

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$10,999

$47,077

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference

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117 8.3%

84.6%

990 – 1,190

$20,530

$44,595

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

114 11.8%

98.1%

920 – 1,150

$21,246

$47,625

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference

Football

110 23.6%

75.0%

930 – 1,150

$11,902

$43,157

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southland Conference

Football

104 22.4%

98.1%

920 – 1,150

$21,246

$47,625

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Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

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$47,077

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