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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	Point University	Football	977783	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $977,783 0.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
2	Point University	Soccer	794235	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $794,235 0.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
3	Point University	Baseball	484680	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $484,680 0.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
4	Point University	Other Sports	389857	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $389,857 0.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
5	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Soccer	387079	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $387,079 131.6% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
6	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	375288	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $375,288 516.1% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
7	Point University	Cross Country	362633	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $362,633 0.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
8	Point University	Volleyball	246575	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $246,575 0.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
9	Point University	Swimming	164722	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports $164,722 0.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
10	Columbia International University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	152591	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $152,591 1,136.5% Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
11	Point University	Lacrosse	150894	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports $150,894 0.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
12	Point University	Golf	140141	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $140,141 0.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
13	Point University	Basketball	130710	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $130,710 0.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
14	Montreat College	Golf	129562	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $129,562 0.0% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
15	Columbia International University	Softball	128878	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $128,878 1,119.4% Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
16	Reinhardt University	Baseball	127217	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $127,217 14.4% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
17	Montreat College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	115013	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $115,013 0.0% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
18	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Lacrosse	106382	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports $106,382 3.1% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
19	Columbia International University	Soccer	106001	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $106,001 1,486.6% Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
20	Point University	Softball	91448	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $91,448 0.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
21	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Bowling	88314	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports $88,314 57.8% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
22	Montreat College	Wrestling	80634	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports $80,634 67.1% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
23	Bryan College-Dayton	Baseball	80179	97.17	980 – 1,190	17105	45559	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $80,179 496.8% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
24	Montreat College	Baseball	73612	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $73,612 0.0% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
25	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Tennis	49337	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $49,337 697.4% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
26	Reinhardt University	Basketball	47936	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $47,936 159.5% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
27	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Softball	44735	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $44,735 105.3% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
28	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Volleyball	31619	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $31,619 224.9% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
29	Brenau University	Tennis	30322	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $30,322 59.2% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
30	Columbia International University	Other Sports	26250	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $26,250 Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
31	Columbia International University	Baseball	24070	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $24,070 11.1% Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
32	Bryan College-Dayton	Basketball	19876	97.17	980 – 1,190	17105	45559	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $19,876 134.4% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
33	Bryan College-Dayton	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	18695	97.17	980 – 1,190	17105	45559	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $18,695 138.9% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
34	Milligan University	Basketball	16260	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $16,260 5.1% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
35	Bryan College-Dayton	Soccer	15721	97.17	980 – 1,190	17105	45559	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $15,721 15.9% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
36	Montreat College	Softball	14776	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $14,776 0.0% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
37	Milligan University	Volleyball	12972	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $12,972 0.0% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
38	Bryan College-Dayton	Golf	9856	97.17	980 – 1,190	17105	45559	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $9,856 572.3% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
39	Brenau University	Golf	9032	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $9,032 57.3% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
40	Brenau University	Softball	8780	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $8,780 2.4% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
41	Brenau University	Other Sports	7626	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $7,626 5.7% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
42	Milligan University	Bowling	7006	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports $7,006 0.0% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
43	Milligan University	Other Sports	5250	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $5,250 1,650.0% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
44	Brenau University	Swimming	2000	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports $2,000 17.2% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
45	Brenau University	Soccer	1742	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $1,742 8.9% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
46	Brenau University	Basketball	1699	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $1,699 62.9% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
47	Milligan University	Soccer	1480	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $1,480 63.7% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
48	Johnson University	Baseball	1278	53.77	1,010 – 1,180	20713	35649	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Johnson University Knoxville, TN Found in Knoxville, Johnson University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 89% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $1,278 68.1% Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,713 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,649
49	Milligan University	Golf	1000	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $1,000 0.0% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
50	Brenau University	Volleyball	855	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $855 91.4% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
51	Johnson University	Basketball	300	53.77	1,010 – 1,180	20713	35649	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Johnson University Knoxville, TN Found in Knoxville, Johnson University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 89% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $300 85.0% Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,713 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,649
52	Brenau University	Track and Field (Indoor)	203	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports $203 84.7% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
53	Brenau University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	203	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports $203 84.7% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
54	Bluefield University	Baseball	0	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
55	Bluefield University	Basketball	0	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
56	Bluefield University	Football	0	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
57	Bluefield University	Golf	0	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
58	Bluefield University	Soccer	0	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
59	Bluefield University	Softball	0	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
60	Bluefield University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
61	Bluefield University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
62	Bluefield University	Volleyball	0	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
63	Bluefield University	Wrestling	0	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
64	Bluefield University	Other Sports	0	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
65	Brenau University	Cross Country	0	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
66	Columbia College	Basketball	0	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
67	Columbia College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
68	Columbia College	Golf	0	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
69	Columbia College	Soccer	0	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
70	Columbia College	Softball	0	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
71	Columbia College	Swimming	0	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
72	Columbia College	Tennis	0	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
73	Columbia College	Volleyball	0	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
74	Johnson University	Soccer	0	53.77	1,010 – 1,180	20713	35649	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Johnson University Knoxville, TN Found in Knoxville, Johnson University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 89% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,713 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,649
75	Johnson University	Softball	0	53.77	1,010 – 1,180	20713	35649	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Johnson University Knoxville, TN Found in Knoxville, Johnson University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 89% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,713 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,649
76	Johnson University	Tennis	0	53.77	1,010 – 1,180	20713	35649	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Johnson University Knoxville, TN Found in Knoxville, Johnson University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 89% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,713 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,649
77	Johnson University	Volleyball	0	53.77	1,010 – 1,180	20713	35649	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Johnson University Knoxville, TN Found in Knoxville, Johnson University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 89% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 53.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,713 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,649
78	Kentucky Christian University	Baseball	0	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
79	Kentucky Christian University	Basketball	0	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
80	Kentucky Christian University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
81	Kentucky Christian University	Football	0	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
82	Kentucky Christian University	Golf	0	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
83	Kentucky Christian University	Soccer	0	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
84	Kentucky Christian University	Softball	0	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
85	Kentucky Christian University	Volleyball	0	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
86	Kentucky Christian University	Other Sports	0	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
87	Kentucky Christian University	Archery	0	62.38	950 – 1,090	22209	39921	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY Based in Grayson, Kentucky Christian University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Sport Archery Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,921
88	Milligan University	Baseball	0	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
89	Milligan University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
90	Milligan University	Softball	0	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
91	Milligan University	Swimming	0	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
92	Milligan University	Tennis	0	70.27	1,080 – 1,340	21463	43168	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $28,521 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
93	Reinhardt University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
94	Reinhardt University	Football	0	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
95	Reinhardt University	Golf	0	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
96	Reinhardt University	Lacrosse	0	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
97	Reinhardt University	Softball	0	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
98	Reinhardt University	Tennis	0	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
99	Reinhardt University	Volleyball	0	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
100	Reinhardt University	Wrestling	0	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
101	Reinhardt University	Other Sports	0	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
102	Truett McConnell University	Baseball	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
103	Truett McConnell University	Basketball	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
104	Truett McConnell University	Golf	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
105	Truett McConnell University	Lacrosse	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
106	Truett McConnell University	Soccer	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
107	Truett McConnell University	Softball	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
108	Truett McConnell University	Tennis	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
109	Truett McConnell University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
110	Truett McConnell University	Cross Country	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
111	Truett McConnell University	Volleyball	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
112	Truett McConnell University	Wrestling	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
113	Truett McConnell University	Other Sports	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
114	Truett McConnell University	Beach Volleyball	0	90.68	990 – 1,180	22373	39193	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA Found in Cleveland, Truett McConnell University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,193
115	University of Pikeville	Baseball	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#115 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
116	University of Pikeville	Basketball	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#116 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
117	University of Pikeville	Football	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#117 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
118	University of Pikeville	Golf	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#118 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
119	University of Pikeville	Soccer	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#119 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
120	University of Pikeville	Softball	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#120 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
121	University of Pikeville	Swimming	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#121 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
122	University of Pikeville	Tennis	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#122 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
123	University of Pikeville	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#123 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
124	University of Pikeville	Cross Country	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#124 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
125	University of Pikeville	Volleyball	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#125 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
126	University of Pikeville	Wrestling	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#126 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
127	University of Pikeville	Archery	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#127 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Archery Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
128	University of Pikeville	Bowling	0	88.08	930 – 1,180	13819	34508	#128 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
129	Reinhardt University	Soccer	-9	60.17	970 – 1,170	27507	40411	#129 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Reinhardt University Waleska, GA Based in Waleska, Reinhardt University accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Reinhardt University will receive institutional grant aid. At Reinhardt University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 20% of students will earn a degree......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,411
130	Columbia International University	Golf	-6326	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#130 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
131	Columbia International University	Volleyball	-16557	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#131 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
132	Montreat College	Volleyball	-16993	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#132 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
133	Bryan College-Dayton	Volleyball	-17567	97.17	980 – 1,190	17105	45559	#133 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
134	Bryan College-Dayton	Softball	-18817	97.17	980 – 1,190	17105	45559	#134 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
135	Point University	Tennis	-28425	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#135 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
136	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Golf	-33829	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#136 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
137	Montreat College	Lacrosse	-110492	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#137 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
138	Montreat College	Soccer	-118495	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#138 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
139	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Baseball	-139009	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#139 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
140	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Basketball	-149267	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#140 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
141	Montreat College	Basketball	-164161	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#141 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
142	Columbia International University	Basketball	-176726	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#142 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference Columbia International University Columbia, SC Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Football

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67.5%

850 – 1,100

$22,622

$36,410

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Soccer

$794,235 0.0%

67.5%

850 – 1,100

$22,622

$36,410

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Baseball

$484,680 0.0%

67.5%

850 – 1,100

$22,622

$36,410

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Other Sports

$389,857 0.0%

67.5%

850 – 1,100

$22,622

$36,410

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Soccer

$387,079 131.6%

59.4%

970 – 1,180

$16,414

$45,987

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$375,288 516.1%

59.4%

970 – 1,180

$16,414

$45,987

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Cross Country

$362,633 0.0%

67.5%

850 – 1,100

$22,622

$36,410

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Volleyball

$246,575 0.0%

67.5%

850 – 1,100

$22,622

$36,410

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Swimming

$164,722 0.0%

67.5%

850 – 1,100

$22,622

$36,410

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Appalachian Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$152,591 1,136.5%

94.6%

950 – 1,210

$21,320

$33,929

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Lacrosse

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67.5%

850 – 1,100

$22,622

$36,410

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$128,878
1,119.4%

$127,217
14.4%

$115,013
0.0%

$106,382
3.1%