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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	Salve Regina University	Football	143	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	37794	55027	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 143 5.9% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $37,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
2	Bryant University	Football	139	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 139 6.9% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
3	Bryant University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	136	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 136 12.4% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
4	Brown University	Football	111	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 111 0.9% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
5	Brown University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	108	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 108 1.9% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
6	University of Rhode Island	Football	99	72.16	1,020 – 1,280	20964	57446	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 72% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 99 10.0% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
7	University of Rhode Island	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	89	72.16	1,020 – 1,280	20964	57446	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 72% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 89 7.3% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
8	Providence College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	69	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 69 4.5% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
9	Bryant University	Lacrosse	59	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 59 3.5% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
10	Bryant University	Soccer	56	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 56 40.0% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
11	Brown University	Rowing	54	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more Sport Rowing # of Male Athletes 54 8.0% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
12	Brown University	Lacrosse	53	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 53 3.9% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
13	Providence College	Lacrosse	53	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 53 Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
14	Salve Regina University	Lacrosse	53	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	37794	55027	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 53 Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $37,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
15	Roger Williams University	Lacrosse	49	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 49 6.5% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
16	Roger Williams University	Baseball	48	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 48 2.1% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
17	Roger Williams University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	48	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 48 9.1% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
18	Salve Regina University	Baseball	48	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	37794	55027	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 48 5.9% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $37,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
19	Bryant University	Baseball	40	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 40 5.3% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
20	Rhode Island College	Baseball	39	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 39 5.4% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
21	University of Rhode Island	Baseball	39	72.16	1,020 – 1,280	20964	57446	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 72% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 39 2.6% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
22	Johnson & Wales University-Providence	Baseball	35	88.44	920 – 1,180	33480	35802	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Based in Providence, Johnson & Wales University-Providence accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 35 Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $33,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,802
23	Johnson & Wales University-Providence	Wrestling	33	88.44	920 – 1,180	33480	35802	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Based in Providence, Johnson & Wales University-Providence accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 33 13.2% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $33,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,802
24	Providence College	Soccer	33	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 33 Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
25	Roger Williams University	Soccer	33	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 33 22.2% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
26	Providence College	Swimming	32	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Swimming # of Male Athletes 32 3.0% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
27	Roger Williams University	Wrestling	32	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 32 3.0% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
28	Brown University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	31	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 31 14.8% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
29	Bryant University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	31	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 31 6.9% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
30	Brown University	Baseball	30	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 30 Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
31	Brown University	Soccer	30	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 30 7.1% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
32	Salve Regina University	Ice Hockey	30	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	37794	55027	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 30 Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $37,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
33	Salve Regina University	Soccer	30	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	37794	55027	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 30 Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $37,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
34	Brown University	Ice Hockey	29	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 29 3.3% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
35	Johnson & Wales University-Providence	Lacrosse	29	88.44	920 – 1,180	33480	35802	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Based in Providence, Johnson & Wales University-Providence accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Lacrosse # of Male Athletes 29 61.1% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $33,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,802
36	Johnson & Wales University-Providence	Soccer	29	88.44	920 – 1,180	33480	35802	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Based in Providence, Johnson & Wales University-Providence accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 29 Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $33,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,802
37	University of Rhode Island	Soccer	29	72.16	1,020 – 1,280	20964	57446	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 72% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 29 3.6% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
38	Johnson & Wales University-Providence	Ice Hockey	27	88.44	920 – 1,180	33480	35802	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Based in Providence, Johnson & Wales University-Providence accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 27 6.9% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $33,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,802
39	Providence College	Ice Hockey	27	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 27 6.9% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
40	Rhode Island College	Track and Field (Indoor)	27	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 27 50.0% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
41	Rhode Island College	Soccer	26	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 26 7.1% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
42	Rhode Island College	Wrestling	26	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 26 3.7% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
43	Roger Williams University	Cross Country	23	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 23 11.5% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
44	Brown University	Water Polo	22	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more Sport Water Polo # of Male Athletes 22 4.3% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
45	Brown University	Wrestling	22	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 22 8.3% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
46	Rhode Island College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	22	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 22 22.2% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
47	Roger Williams University	Swimming	21	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Swimming # of Male Athletes 21 8.7% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
48	Bryant University	Basketball	18	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 18 5.9% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
49	Bryant University	Golf	18	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 18 5.9% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
50	Rhode Island College	Basketball	18	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 18 20.0% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
51	Salve Regina University	Basketball	18	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	37794	55027	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 18 20.0% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $37,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
52	Brown University	Basketball	17	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 17 13.3% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
53	Providence College	Basketball	16	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 14.3% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
54	Roger Williams University	Basketball	16	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
55	University of Rhode Island	Basketball	16	72.16	1,020 – 1,280	20964	57446	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 72% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 14.3% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
56	Johnson & Wales University-Providence	Basketball	15	88.44	920 – 1,180	33480	35802	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Based in Providence, Johnson & Wales University-Providence accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 15.4% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $33,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,802
57	Roger Williams University	Tennis	15	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 15 15.4% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
58	Bryant University	Tennis	14	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 14 Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
59	Brown University	Tennis	12	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 12 7.7% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
60	Roger Williams University	Golf	12	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 12 50.0% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
61	Rhode Island College	Golf	11	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 11 37.5% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
62	Rhode Island College	Tennis	10	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
63	Rhode Island College	Cross Country	10	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
64	Salve Regina University	Tennis	10	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	37794	55027	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $37,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
65	University of Rhode Island	Golf	7	72.16	1,020 – 1,280	20964	57446	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 72% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 7 16.7% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
66	Salve Regina University	Cross Country	5	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	37794	55027	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 5 16.7% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $37,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island

Football

143 5.9%

68.2%

1,170 – 1,340

$37,794

$55,027

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island

Football

139 6.9%

65.5%

1,200 – 1,330

$40,612

$66,488

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

136 12.4%

65.5%

1,200 – 1,330

$40,612

$66,488

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island

Football

111 0.9%

5.4%

1,510 – 1,570

$26,608

$79,131

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

108 1.9%

5.4%

1,510 – 1,570

$26,608

$79,131

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island

Football

99 10.0%

72.2%

1,020 – 1,280

$20,964

$57,446

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

89 7.3%

72.2%

1,020 – 1,280

$20,964

$57,446

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

69 4.5%

50.9%

1,110 – 1,340

$46,645

$69,326

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island

Lacrosse

59 3.5%

65.5%

1,200 – 1,330

$40,612

$66,488

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island

Soccer

56 40.0%

65.5%

1,200 – 1,330

$40,612

$66,488

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in Rhode Island

Rowing

54 8.0%

5.4%

1,510 – 1,570

$26,608

$79,131

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