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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	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	157	85.25	1,180 – 1,350	20243	62863	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD Located in Rapid City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 77% of students attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology currently receive......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 157 68.8% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,863
2	South Dakota State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	134	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 134 10.7% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
3	Northern State University	Football	129	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Northern State University Aberdeen, SD Located in Aberdeen, Northern State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 83% of students at Northern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 129 7.5% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,536
4	University of South Dakota	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	129	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 129 20.6% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
5	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	Football	124	85.25	1,180 – 1,350	20243	62863	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD Located in Rapid City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 77% of students attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology currently receive......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 124 6.0% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,863
6	Augustana University	Football	123	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 123 8.8% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
7	Black Hills State University	Football	123	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Based in Spearfish, Black Hills State University’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 58% of students at Black Hills State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 123 23.0% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,927
8	University of Sioux Falls	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	123	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 123 39.7% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
9	Mount Marty University	Football	121	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 121 3.4% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
10	Dakota State University	Football	120	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 120 16.5% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
11	University of South Dakota	Football	120	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 120 Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
12	South Dakota State University	Football	119	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 119 2.6% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
13	Black Hills State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	117	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Based in Spearfish, Black Hills State University’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 58% of students at Black Hills State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 117 39.3% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,927
14	Northern State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	112	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Northern State University Aberdeen, SD Located in Aberdeen, Northern State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 83% of students at Northern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 112 25.8% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,536
15	University of Sioux Falls	Football	108	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Football # of Male Athletes 108 9.2% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
16	Augustana University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	100	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 100 15.3% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
17	Dakota State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	68	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) # of Male Athletes 68 15.3% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
18	Dakota State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	68	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) # of Male Athletes 68 11.5% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
19	Dakota State University	Baseball	64	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 64 16.4% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
20	Mount Marty University	Baseball	63	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 63 1.6% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
21	Dakota Wesleyan University	Football	58	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Football # of Male Athletes 58 3.6% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
22	Northern State University	Baseball	56	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Northern State University Aberdeen, SD Located in Aberdeen, Northern State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 83% of students at Northern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 56 12.0% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,536
23	Augustana University	Baseball	52	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 52 10.6% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
24	University of Sioux Falls	Baseball	47	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 47 2.2% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
25	Mount Marty University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	44	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 44 42.1% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
26	Mount Marty University	Soccer	40	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 40 Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
27	South Dakota State University	Baseball	40	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 40 Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
28	Dakota Wesleyan University	Soccer	39	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 39 25.8% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
29	Dakota State University	Basketball	37	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 37 2.8% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
30	Augustana University	Wrestling	36	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 36 2.9% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
31	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	Soccer	36	85.25	1,180 – 1,350	20243	62863	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD Located in Rapid City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 77% of students attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology currently receive......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes 36 12.5% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,863
32	South Dakota State University	Wrestling	36	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 36 5.9% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
33	Mount Marty University	Basketball	33	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 33 Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
34	South Dakota State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	31	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 31 3.1% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
35	Northern State University	Wrestling	30	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Northern State University Aberdeen, SD Located in Aberdeen, Northern State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 83% of students at Northern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 30 9.1% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,536
36	Augustana University	Ice Hockey	28	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Ice Hockey # of Male Athletes 28 Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
37	Augustana University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	28	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 28 27.3% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
38	Dakota State University	Cross Country	26	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Cross Country # of Male Athletes 26 18.2% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
39	University of South Dakota	Swimming and Diving (combined)	26	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) # of Male Athletes 26 23.8% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
40	Dakota Wesleyan University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	24	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) # of Male Athletes 24 33.3% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
41	Dakota Wesleyan University	Baseball	23	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Baseball # of Male Athletes 23 32.4% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
42	University of Sioux Falls	Wrestling	22	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 22 Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
43	University of Sioux Falls	Basketball	18	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 18 Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
44	Black Hills State University	Basketball	17	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Based in Spearfish, Black Hills State University’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 58% of students at Black Hills State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 17 13.3% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,927
45	Dakota Wesleyan University	Basketball	17	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
46	Mount Marty University	Tennis	16	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 16 60.0% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
47	Northern State University	Basketball	16	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Northern State University Aberdeen, SD Located in Aberdeen, Northern State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 83% of students at Northern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,536
48	University of South Dakota	Basketball	16	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 16 Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
49	South Dakota State University	Basketball	15	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 15 15.4% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
50	Dakota Wesleyan University	Wrestling	14	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Wrestling # of Male Athletes 14 7.7% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
51	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	Basketball	14	85.25	1,180 – 1,350	20243	62863	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD Located in Rapid City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 77% of students attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology currently receive......Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,863
52	Augustana University	Basketball	13	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
53	Sisseton Wahpeton College	Basketball	13	82.08	--	3284	55193	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Sisseton Wahpeton College Sisseton, SD Sport Basketball # of Male Athletes 13 18.2% Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,193
54	University of Sioux Falls	Golf	12	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
55	Black Hills State University	Rodeo	11	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Based in Spearfish, Black Hills State University’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 58% of students at Black Hills State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rodeo # of Male Athletes 11 Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,927
56	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	Golf	11	85.25	1,180 – 1,350	20243	62863	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD Located in Rapid City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 77% of students attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology currently receive......Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 11 15.4% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,863
57	Augustana University	Golf	10	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 10 Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
58	Mount Marty University	Golf	10	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
59	Augustana University	Tennis	9	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
60	South Dakota State University	Golf	9	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
61	University of South Dakota	Golf	9	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 9 Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
62	Dakota Wesleyan University	Golf	6	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 6 33.3% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
63	Sisseton Wahpeton College	Golf	2	82.08	--	3284	55193	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Sisseton Wahpeton College Sisseton, SD Sport Golf # of Male Athletes 2 Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,193
64	Augustana University	Soccer	0	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
65	Augustana University	Softball	0	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
66	Augustana University	Volleyball	0	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
67	Augustana University	Other Sports	0	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
68	Black Hills State University	Golf	0	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Based in Spearfish, Black Hills State University’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 58% of students at Black Hills State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,927
69	Black Hills State University	Soccer	0	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Based in Spearfish, Black Hills State University’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 58% of students at Black Hills State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,927
70	Black Hills State University	Softball	0	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Based in Spearfish, Black Hills State University’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 58% of students at Black Hills State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,927
71	Black Hills State University	Volleyball	0	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Based in Spearfish, Black Hills State University’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 58% of students at Black Hills State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,927
72	Black Hills State University	Other Sports	0	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Based in Spearfish, Black Hills State University’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 58% of students at Black Hills State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,927
73	Dakota State University	Softball	0	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
74	Dakota State University	Volleyball	0	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
75	Dakota State University	Other Sports	0	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Other Sports # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
76	Dakota Wesleyan University	Softball	0	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
77	Dakota Wesleyan University	Volleyball	0	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
78	Mount Marty University	Softball	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
79	Mount Marty University	Volleyball	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
80	Mount Marty University	Other Sports	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Other Sports # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
81	Mount Marty University	Archery	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Archery # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
82	Northern State University	Soccer	0	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Northern State University Aberdeen, SD Located in Aberdeen, Northern State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 83% of students at Northern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,536
83	Northern State University	Softball	0	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Northern State University Aberdeen, SD Located in Aberdeen, Northern State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 83% of students at Northern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,536
84	Northern State University	Swimming	0	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Northern State University Aberdeen, SD Located in Aberdeen, Northern State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 83% of students at Northern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Sport Swimming # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,536
85	Northern State University	Volleyball	0	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Northern State University Aberdeen, SD Located in Aberdeen, Northern State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 83% of students at Northern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,536
86	Sisseton Wahpeton College	Volleyball	0	82.08	--	3284	55193	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota Sisseton Wahpeton College Sisseton, SD Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,193
87	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	Volleyball	0	85.25	1,180 – 1,350	20243	62863	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD Located in Rapid City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 77% of students attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology currently receive......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,863
88	South Dakota State University	Soccer	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
89	South Dakota State University	Softball	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
90	South Dakota State University	Volleyball	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
91	South Dakota State University	Equestrian	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Equestrian # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
92	University of Sioux Falls	Soccer	0	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
93	University of Sioux Falls	Softball	0	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
94	University of Sioux Falls	Swimming	0	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#94 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Swimming # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
95	University of Sioux Falls	Tennis	0	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#95 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
96	University of Sioux Falls	Volleyball	0	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#96 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
97	University of South Dakota	Soccer	0	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#97 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Soccer # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
98	University of South Dakota	Softball	0	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#98 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Softball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
99	University of South Dakota	Tennis	0	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#99 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Tennis # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
100	University of South Dakota	Volleyball	0	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#100 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Volleyball # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
101	University of South Dakota	Other Sports	0	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#101 2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Other Sports # of Male Athletes -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

157 68.8%

85.3%

1,180 – 1,350

$20,243

$62,863

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

134 10.7%

98.3%

1,020 – 1,220

$18,233

$49,564

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota

Football

129 7.5%

93.2%

970 – 1,180

$16,873

$41,536

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

129 20.6%

98.8%

1,020 – 1,220

$18,466

$46,290

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota

Football

124 6.0%

85.3%

1,180 – 1,350

$20,243

$62,863

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota

Football

123 8.8%

67.8%

1,090 – 1,290

$25,280

$49,826

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota

Football

123 23.0%

95.3%

970 – 1,180

$16,474

$38,927

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

123 39.7%

83.0%

970 – 1,140

$21,049

$46,712

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota

Football

121 3.4%

42.6%

970 – 1,210

$23,163

$46,984

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota

Football

120 16.5%

88.1%

1,070 – 1,320

$19,115

$46,146

2026 Top College Sports Programs by # of Male Athletes in South Dakota

Football

120

98.8%

1,020 – 1,220

$18,466

$46,290

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129
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124
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123
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123
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123
39.7%

121
3.4%

120
16.5%

119
2.6%

117
39.3%

112
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108
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100
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