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Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Other
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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 |
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| 1 | University of Mary Washington | Volleyball | 129989 | 79.78 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 21615 | 49411 |
University of Mary Washington
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| 2 | Warren Wilson College | Other Sports | 59190 | 77.71 | 1,210 – 1,370 | 27913 | 27723 |
Warren Wilson College
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| 3 | University of Mary Washington | Swimming | 48688 | 79.78 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 21615 | 49411 |
University of Mary Washington
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| 4 | Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School | Basketball | 30298 | 95.19 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 22872 | 36747 |
Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
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| 5 | Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School | Volleyball | 26072 | 95.19 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 22872 | 36747 |
Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
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| 6 | Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School | Soccer | 25626 | 95.19 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 22872 | 36747 |
Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
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| 7 | Warren Wilson College | Basketball | 22025 | 77.71 | 1,210 – 1,370 | 27913 | 27723 |
Warren Wilson College
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| 8 | Warren Wilson College | Soccer | 21900 | 77.71 | 1,210 – 1,370 | 27913 | 27723 |
Warren Wilson College
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| 9 | Warren Wilson College | Lacrosse | 15281 | 77.71 | 1,210 – 1,370 | 27913 | 27723 |
Warren Wilson College
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| 10 | Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School | Field Hockey | 13192 | 95.19 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 22872 | 36747 |
Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
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| 11 | University of Mary Washington | Baseball | 12030 | 79.78 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 21615 | 49411 |
University of Mary Washington
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| 12 | Asbury University | Soccer | 12000 | 95.4 | 1,030 – 1,290 | 21375 | 35563 |
Asbury University
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| 13 | Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School | Baseball | 11250 | 95.19 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 22872 | 36747 |
Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
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| 14 | Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School | Cross Country | 10250 | 95.19 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 22872 | 36747 |
Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
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| 15 | University of Mary Washington | Equestrian | 8949 | 79.78 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 21615 | 49411 |
University of Mary Washington
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| 16 | Warren Wilson College | Cross Country | 8086 | 77.71 | 1,210 – 1,370 | 27913 | 27723 |
Warren Wilson College
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| 17 | Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 6852 | 95.19 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 22872 | 36747 |
Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
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| 18 | University of Mary Washington | Softball | 6704 | 79.78 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 21615 | 49411 |
University of Mary Washington
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| 19 | Warren Wilson College | Volleyball | 5075 | 77.71 | 1,210 – 1,370 | 27913 | 27723 |
#19
Warren Wilson College
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| 20 | Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School | Track and Field (Indoor) | 4569 | 95.19 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 22872 | 36747 |
Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
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| 21 | Warren Wilson College | Swimming | 4147 | 77.71 | 1,210 – 1,370 | 27913 | 27723 |
Warren Wilson College
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| 22 | Asbury University | Tennis | 3000 | 95.4 | 1,030 – 1,290 | 21375 | 35563 |
Asbury University
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| 23 | Asbury University | Baseball | 1922 | 95.4 | 1,030 – 1,290 | 21375 | 35563 |
Asbury University
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| 24 | Asbury University | Volleyball | 1000 | 95.4 | 1,030 – 1,290 | 21375 | 35563 |
Asbury University
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| 25 | University of Mary Washington | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 598 | 79.78 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 21615 | 49411 |
University of Mary Washington
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| 26 | Pratt Institute-Main | Volleyball | 300 | 73.25 | 1,150 – 1,400 | 51702 | 45060 |
Pratt Institute-Main
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| 27 | Asbury University | Basketball | 0 | 95.4 | 1,030 – 1,290 | 21375 | 35563 |
Asbury University
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| 28 | Asbury University | Softball | 0 | 95.4 | 1,030 – 1,290 | 21375 | 35563 |
Asbury University
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| 29 | Asbury University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 95.4 | 1,030 – 1,290 | 21375 | 35563 |
#29
Asbury University
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| 30 | Asbury University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 95.4 | 1,030 – 1,290 | 21375 | 35563 |
#30
Asbury University
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| 31 | La Sierra University | Baseball | 0 | 93.3 | 890 – 1,140 | 28076 | 42617 |
La Sierra University
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| 32 | La Sierra University | Basketball | 0 | 93.3 | 890 – 1,140 | 28076 | 42617 |
La Sierra University
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| 33 | La Sierra University | Soccer | 0 | 93.3 | 890 – 1,140 | 28076 | 42617 |
La Sierra University
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| 34 | La Sierra University | Softball | 0 | 93.3 | 890 – 1,140 | 28076 | 42617 |
La Sierra University
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| 35 | La Sierra University | Cross Country | 0 | 93.3 | 890 – 1,140 | 28076 | 42617 |
La Sierra University
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| 36 | La Sierra University | Volleyball | 0 | 93.3 | 890 – 1,140 | 28076 | 42617 |
La Sierra University
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| 37 | Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School | Softball | 0 | 95.19 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 22872 | 36747 |
Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
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| 38 | Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School | Tennis | 0 | 95.19 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 22872 | 36747 |
Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
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| 39 | Pratt Institute-Main | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 73.25 | 1,150 – 1,400 | 51702 | 45060 |
Pratt Institute-Main
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| 40 | Pratt Institute-Main | Soccer | 0 | 73.25 | 1,150 – 1,400 | 51702 | 45060 |
Pratt Institute-Main
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| 41 | Pratt Institute-Main | Tennis | 0 | 73.25 | 1,150 – 1,400 | 51702 | 45060 |
Pratt Institute-Main
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| 42 | Pratt Institute-Main | Equestrian | 0 | 73.25 | 1,150 – 1,400 | 51702 | 45060 |
Pratt Institute-Main
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| 43 | Pratt Institute-Main | Basketball | -260 | 73.25 | 1,150 – 1,400 | 51702 | 45060 |
Pratt Institute-Main
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| 44 | Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School | Golf | -1000 | 95.19 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 22872 | 36747 |
Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
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| 45 | Asbury University | Golf | -1078 | 95.4 | 1,030 – 1,290 | 21375 | 35563 |
Asbury University
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| 46 | Asbury University | Cross Country | -1079 | 95.4 | 1,030 – 1,290 | 21375 | 35563 |
Asbury University
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| 47 | University of Mary Washington | Tennis | -3238 | 79.78 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 21615 | 49411 |
University of Mary Washington
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| 48 | University of Mary Washington | Lacrosse | -7501 | 79.78 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 21615 | 49411 |
University of Mary Washington
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| 49 | University of Mary Washington | Field Hockey | -10699 | 79.78 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 21615 | 49411 |
University of Mary Washington
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| 50 | University of Mary Washington | Basketball | -12054 | 79.78 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 21615 | 49411 |
University of Mary Washington
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| 51 | Asbury University | Swimming | -15765 | 95.4 | 1,030 – 1,290 | 21375 | 35563 |
Asbury University
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| 52 | University of Mary Washington | Soccer | -19106 | 79.78 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 21615 | 49411 |
University of Mary Washington
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School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.
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