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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	Alabama A & M University	Football	135	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 135 20.5% Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
2	Jackson State University	Football	130	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 130 15.0% Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
3	Bethune-Cookman University	Football	127	88.24	840 – 990	14705	28282	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Football # of Male Athletes 127 46.0% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 840 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
4	Prairie View A & M University	Football	127	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Football # of Male Athletes 127 15.5% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
5	Alabama State University	Football	123	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 123 3.1% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
6	Alcorn State University	Football	120	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 120 1.6% Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
7	Grambling State University	Football	118	23.68	860 – 1,050	19092	25589	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Football # of Male Athletes 118 18.6% Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
8	Southern University and A & M College	Football	103	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 103 1.0% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
9	Texas Southern University	Football	103	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 103 9.6% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
10	Texas Southern University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	100	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 100 Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
11	Mississippi Valley State University	Football	85	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 85 20.6% Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
12	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Football	77	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 77 16.3% Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
13	Jackson State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	76	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 76 15.6% Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
14	Southern University and A & M College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	71	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 71 12.7% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
15	Alabama A & M University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	69	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 69 Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
16	Mississippi Valley State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	56	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 56 1.8% Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
17	Alabama State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	54	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 54 12.9% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
18	Alcorn State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	50	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 50 13.8% Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
19	Grambling State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	49	23.68	860 – 1,050	19092	25589	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 49 21.0% Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
20	Prairie View A & M University	Track and Field (Indoor)	49	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 49 14.0% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
21	Prairie View A & M University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	49	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 49 14.0% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
22	Bethune-Cookman University	Baseball	48	88.24	840 – 990	14705	28282	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 48 29.7% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 840 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
23	Southern University and A & M College	Baseball	47	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 47 17.5% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
24	Alabama A & M University	Baseball	45	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 45 15.4% Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
25	Prairie View A & M University	Baseball	45	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 45 4.3% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
26	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	45	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 45 45.2% Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
27	Alabama State University	Baseball	40	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 40 11.1% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
28	Grambling State University	Baseball	40	23.68	860 – 1,050	19092	25589	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 40 Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
29	Bethune-Cookman University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	37	88.24	840 – 990	14705	28282	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 37 8.8% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 840 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
30	Bethune-Cookman University	Track and Field (Indoor)	36	88.24	840 – 990	14705	28282	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 36 16.1% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 840 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
31	Jackson State University	Baseball	36	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 36 21.7% Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
32	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Baseball	36	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 36 Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
33	Alcorn State University	Baseball	35	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 35 Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
34	Mississippi Valley State University	Baseball	35	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 35 Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
35	Texas Southern University	Baseball	33	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 33 13.2% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
36	Alabama A & M University	Basketball	22	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 22 37.5% Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
37	Southern University and A & M College	Basketball	19	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 19 35.7% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
38	Bethune-Cookman University	Basketball	18	88.24	840 – 990	14705	28282	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 18 5.9% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 840 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
39	Grambling State University	Basketball	18	23.68	860 – 1,050	19092	25589	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 18 20.0% Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
40	Jackson State University	Basketball	18	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 18 20.0% Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
41	Mississippi Valley State University	Basketball	16	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 11.1% Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
42	Prairie View A & M University	Basketball	16	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
43	Alabama State University	Basketball	15	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
44	Texas Southern University	Basketball	15	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 15.4% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
45	Alcorn State University	Basketball	13	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 13 13.3% Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
46	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Basketball	12	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 12 14.3% Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
47	Prairie View A & M University	Golf	11	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 11 57.1% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
48	Alabama State University	Golf	10	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
49	Prairie View A & M University	Tennis	10	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
50	Alabama State University	Tennis	9	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
51	Bethune-Cookman University	Cross Country	9	88.24	840 – 990	14705	28282	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 840 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
52	Alabama A & M University	Golf	8	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
53	Alabama A & M University	Tennis	8	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
54	Alcorn State University	Tennis	8	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
55	Prairie View A & M University	Cross Country	8	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 8 33.3% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
56	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Golf	8	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 8 Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
57	Jackson State University	Tennis	6	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 6 14.3% Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
58	Texas Southern University	Golf	6	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 6 Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
59	Mississippi Valley State University	Tennis	5	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 5 Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
60	Southern University and A & M College	Golf	5	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 5 Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
61	Southern University and A & M College	Tennis	4	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 4 0.0% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
62	Alabama A & M University	Soccer	0	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
63	Alabama A & M University	Softball	0	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
64	Alabama A & M University	Volleyball	0	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
65	Alabama A & M University	Bowling	0	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Bowling # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
66	Alabama State University	Soccer	0	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
67	Alabama State University	Softball	0	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
68	Alabama State University	Volleyball	0	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
69	Alabama State University	Bowling	0	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Bowling # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
70	Alcorn State University	Soccer	0	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
71	Alcorn State University	Softball	0	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
72	Alcorn State University	Volleyball	0	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
73	Bethune-Cookman University	Golf	0	88.24	840 – 990	14705	28282	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Golf # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 840 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
74	Bethune-Cookman University	Softball	0	88.24	840 – 990	14705	28282	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 840 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
75	Bethune-Cookman University	Tennis	0	88.24	840 – 990	14705	28282	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 840 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
76	Bethune-Cookman University	Volleyball	0	88.24	840 – 990	14705	28282	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 840 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
77	Grambling State University	Soccer	0	23.68	860 – 1,050	19092	25589	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
78	Grambling State University	Softball	0	23.68	860 – 1,050	19092	25589	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
79	Grambling State University	Tennis	0	23.68	860 – 1,050	19092	25589	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
80	Grambling State University	Volleyball	0	23.68	860 – 1,050	19092	25589	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
81	Grambling State University	Bowling	0	23.68	860 – 1,050	19092	25589	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Bowling # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
82	Jackson State University	Soccer	0	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
83	Jackson State University	Softball	0	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
84	Jackson State University	Volleyball	0	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
85	Jackson State University	Bowling	0	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Bowling # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
86	Mississippi Valley State University	Soccer	0	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
87	Mississippi Valley State University	Softball	0	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
88	Mississippi Valley State University	Volleyball	0	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
89	Prairie View A & M University	Soccer	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
90	Prairie View A & M University	Softball	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
91	Prairie View A & M University	Volleyball	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
92	Prairie View A & M University	Bowling	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Bowling # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
93	Southern University and A & M College	Soccer	0	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
94	Southern University and A & M College	Softball	0	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#94 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
95	Southern University and A & M College	Volleyball	0	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#95 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
96	Southern University and A & M College	Bowling	0	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#96 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Bowling # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
97	Texas Southern University	Soccer	0	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#97 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
98	Texas Southern University	Softball	0	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#98 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
99	Texas Southern University	Volleyball	0	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#99 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
100	Texas Southern University	Bowling	0	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#100 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Bowling # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
101	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Soccer	0	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#101 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
102	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Softball	0	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#102 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
103	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Volleyball	0	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#103 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161

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

Football

135 20.5%

66.2%

840 – 1,040

$14,064

$27,851

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

Football

130 15.0%

48.2%

850 – 1,050

$19,892

$30,530

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

Football

127 46.0%

88.2%

840 – 990

$14,705

$28,282

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

Football

127 15.5%

74.4%

870 – 1,040

$14,065

$36,350

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

Football

123 3.1%

95.6%

850 – 1,040

$13,504

$27,453

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

Football

120 1.6%

45.3%

840 – 1,010

$13,155

$27,752

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

Football

118 18.6%

23.7%

860 – 1,050

$19,092

$25,589

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

Football

103 1.0%

49.9%

880 – 1,040

$18,937

$33,033

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

Football

103 9.6%

93.4%

830 – 1,010

$15,021

$32,986

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

100

93.4%

830 – 1,010

$15,021

$32,986

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

Football

85 20.6%

51.2%

760 – 970

$12,304

$25,817

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103
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85
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76
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