Best Colleges for Sports Management & Kinesiology in 2025–26

30 colleges with strong sports management & kinesiology programs, ranked by size and selectivity.

California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CA

90.5% acceptance$7,470 in-state

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

72.7% acceptance$11,852 in-state

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA

84.6% acceptance$8,410 in-state

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

71.5% acceptance$14,250 in-state

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH

75.4% acceptance$18,161 in-state

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, CA

$1,166 in-state

California State University-San Marcos

San Marcos, CA

95.1% acceptance$8,082 in-state

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC

88.5% acceptance$7,661 in-state

California State University-Chico

Chico, CA

92.7% acceptance$8,472 in-state

Post University

Waterbury, CT

$16,327 in-state

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH

81% acceptance$14,460 in-state

Los Angeles Valley College

Valley Glen, CA

$1,238 in-state

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA

87% acceptance$10,418 in-state

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN

88.4% acceptance$9,572 in-state

The University of Tampa

Tampa, FL

40.3% acceptance$34,408 in-state

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC

75.3% acceptance$11,640 in-state

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK

78.1% acceptance$8,818 in-state

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI

79.6% acceptance$16,240 in-state

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

89.8% acceptance$14,760 in-state

East Texas A&M University

Commerce, TX

92.2% acceptance$10,026 in-state

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, LA

99.3% acceptance$8,373 in-state

Norco College

Norco, CA

$1,428 in-state

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA

84.9% acceptance$41,228 in-state

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO

82% acceptance$9,927 in-state

College of San Mateo

San Mateo, CA

$1,332 in-state

The University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler, TX

94% acceptance$9,736 in-state

Marshall University

Huntington, WV

95.7% acceptance$9,162 in-state

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

98.8% acceptance$9,875 in-state

California State University-Monterey Bay

Seaside, CA

97.4% acceptance$7,779 in-state

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, PA

71.5% acceptance$10,568 in-state

How to choose a sports management & kinesiology program

Programs affiliated with Division I athletic departments offer unmatched practical experience. Look for internship pipelines to professional sports organisations, athletic brands, or sports media companies. Consider whether you want the business side (sports management) or the science side (kinesiology).

Common career paths for sports management & kinesiology graduates

Sports Agent, Athletic Director, Personal Trainer, Physical Therapist, Sports Marketing Manager

Scholarships for sports management & kinesiology students

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