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This ranking is based on which sports at each institution are the most profitable. Profitable sports programs generally indicate that sports teams on that campus are competitive and draw many fans to games or outings.

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Rank	Institution	Sport	Most Profitable Sports	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Carolina University	Baseball	218209	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 58% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $218,209 Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657
2	Clinton College	Basketball	152657	38.05	--	18768	24047	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Clinton College Rock Hill, SC Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $152,657 Acceptance Rate 38.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,047
3	Carolina University	Soccer	101451	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 58% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $101,451 Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657
4	University of Fort Lauderdale	Baseball	99551	0	--	14737	63721	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $99,551 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
5	Carolina University	Softball	99053	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 58% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $99,053 Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657
6	University of Fort Lauderdale	Softball	91047	0	--	14737	63721	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $91,047 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
7	Virginia University of Lynchburg	Football	80606	81.73	--	17734	24718	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Virginia University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Based in Lynchburg, Virginia University of Lynchburg accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $80,606 Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,734 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,718
8	Bethesda University	Basketball	76099	79.48	--	13965	37397	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Bethesda University Anaheim, CA Based in Anaheim, Bethesda University accepts 79% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 47% of students continued their studies at Bethesda University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $76,099 Acceptance Rate 79.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,397
9	University of Fort Lauderdale	Soccer	52207	0	--	14737	63721	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $52,207 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
10	Carolina University	Volleyball	39178	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 58% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $39,178 Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657
11	University of Fort Lauderdale	Track and Field (Outdoor)	28957	0	--	14737	63721	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports $28,957 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
12	Mission University	Golf	11714	59.54	1,010 – 1,140	21138	30600	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Mission University Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Mission University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Mission University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $11,714 Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,600
13	Mission University	Soccer	2654	59.54	1,010 – 1,140	21138	30600	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Mission University Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Mission University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Mission University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $2,654 Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,600
14	Mission University	Softball	2096	59.54	1,010 – 1,140	21138	30600	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Mission University Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Mission University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Mission University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $2,096 Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,600
15	Regent University	Basketball	1735	52.27	1,000 – 1,250	18314	42066	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Located in Virginia Beach, Regent University’s acceptance rate is 52%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Regent University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and 52% of students will......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $1,735 Acceptance Rate 52.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,314 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,066
16	Bethesda University	Soccer	0	79.48	--	13965	37397	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Bethesda University Anaheim, CA Based in Anaheim, Bethesda University accepts 79% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 47% of students continued their studies at Bethesda University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 79.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,397
17	Ecclesia College	Baseball	0	47.5	970 – 1,210	24610	32147	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Ecclesia College Springdale, AR Located in Springdale, Ecclesia College’s acceptance rate is 48%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ecclesia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 54% of students decide to stay at......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,147
18	Ecclesia College	Basketball	0	47.5	970 – 1,210	24610	32147	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Ecclesia College Springdale, AR Located in Springdale, Ecclesia College’s acceptance rate is 48%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ecclesia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 54% of students decide to stay at......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,147
19	Ecclesia College	Soccer	0	47.5	970 – 1,210	24610	32147	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Ecclesia College Springdale, AR Located in Springdale, Ecclesia College’s acceptance rate is 48%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ecclesia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 54% of students decide to stay at......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,147
20	Ecclesia College	Softball	0	47.5	970 – 1,210	24610	32147	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Ecclesia College Springdale, AR Located in Springdale, Ecclesia College’s acceptance rate is 48%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ecclesia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 54% of students decide to stay at......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,147
21	Paine College	Baseball	0	86.2	820 – 1,000	17048	25240	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Paine College Augusta, GA Found in Augusta, Paine College accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 29% of students at Paine College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $17,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,240
22	Paine College	Basketball	0	86.2	820 – 1,000	17048	25240	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Paine College Augusta, GA Found in Augusta, Paine College accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 29% of students at Paine College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $17,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,240
23	Paine College	Golf	0	86.2	820 – 1,000	17048	25240	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Paine College Augusta, GA Found in Augusta, Paine College accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 29% of students at Paine College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $17,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,240
24	Paine College	Softball	0	86.2	820 – 1,000	17048	25240	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Paine College Augusta, GA Found in Augusta, Paine College accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 29% of students at Paine College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $17,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,240
25	Paine College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	86.2	820 – 1,000	17048	25240	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Paine College Augusta, GA Found in Augusta, Paine College accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 29% of students at Paine College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $17,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,240
26	Paine College	Volleyball	0	86.2	820 – 1,000	17048	25240	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Paine College Augusta, GA Found in Augusta, Paine College accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 29% of students at Paine College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $17,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,240
27	Regent University	Soccer	0	52.27	1,000 – 1,250	18314	42066	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Located in Virginia Beach, Regent University’s acceptance rate is 52%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Regent University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and 52% of students will......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 52.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,314 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,066
28	Regent University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	52.27	1,000 – 1,250	18314	42066	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Located in Virginia Beach, Regent University’s acceptance rate is 52%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Regent University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and 52% of students will......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 52.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,314 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,066
29	Regent University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	52.27	1,000 – 1,250	18314	42066	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Located in Virginia Beach, Regent University’s acceptance rate is 52%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Regent University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and 52% of students will......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 52.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,314 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,066
30	Regent University	Cross Country	0	52.27	1,000 – 1,250	18314	42066	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Located in Virginia Beach, Regent University’s acceptance rate is 52%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Regent University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and 52% of students will......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 52.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,314 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,066
31	Regent University	Volleyball	0	52.27	1,000 – 1,250	18314	42066	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Located in Virginia Beach, Regent University’s acceptance rate is 52%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Regent University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and 52% of students will......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 52.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,314 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,066
32	Mission University	Basketball	-277	59.54	1,010 – 1,140	21138	30600	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Mission University Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Mission University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Mission University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,600
33	Mission University	Volleyball	-1350	59.54	1,010 – 1,140	21138	30600	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Mission University Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Mission University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Mission University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,600
34	Virginia University of Lynchburg	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-1912	81.73	--	17734	24718	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Virginia University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Based in Lynchburg, Virginia University of Lynchburg accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,734 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,718
35	Virginia University of Lynchburg	Basketball	-14674	81.73	--	17734	24718	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Virginia University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Based in Lynchburg, Virginia University of Lynchburg accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,734 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,718
36	Mission University	Baseball	-14837	59.54	1,010 – 1,140	21138	30600	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Mission University Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Mission University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Mission University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,600
37	University of Fort Lauderdale	Basketball	-39775	0	--	14737	63721	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
38	Virginia University of Lynchburg	Volleyball	-46501	81.73	--	17734	24718	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Virginia University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Based in Lynchburg, Virginia University of Lynchburg accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,734 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,718
39	University of Fort Lauderdale	Football	-47160	0	--	14737	63721	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
40	Bethesda University	Baseball	-76099	79.48	--	13965	37397	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Bethesda University Anaheim, CA Based in Anaheim, Bethesda University accepts 79% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 47% of students continued their studies at Bethesda University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 79.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,397
41	University of Fort Lauderdale	Other Sports	-99647	0	--	14737	63721	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
42	Clinton College	Volleyball	-148796	38.05	--	18768	24047	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Clinton College Rock Hill, SC Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 38.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,047
43	Carolina University	Basketball	-246137	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 58% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I

Baseball

$218,209

34.0%

850 – 1,140

$19,111

$30,657

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I

Basketball

$152,657

38.1%

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$18,768

$24,047

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I

Soccer

$101,451

34.0%

850 – 1,140

$19,111

$30,657

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I

Baseball

$99,551

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$14,737

$63,721

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I

Softball

$99,053

34.0%

850 – 1,140

$19,111

$30,657

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I

Softball

$91,047

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$14,737

$63,721

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I

Football

$80,606

81.7%

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$17,734

$24,718

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I

Basketball

$76,099

79.5%

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$13,965

$37,397

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I

Soccer

$52,207

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$14,737

$63,721

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I

Volleyball

$39,178

34.0%

850 – 1,140

$19,111

$30,657

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – NCCAA Division I

Track and Field (Outdoor)

$28,957

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$14,737

$63,721