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Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference

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

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Rank	Institution	Sport	Most Profitable Sports	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	High Point University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1404936	76.83	1,110 – 1,310	43578	50955	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference High Point University High Point, NC Located in High Point, High Point University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 65% of......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $1,404,936 853.3% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $43,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
2	High Point University	Lacrosse	780847	76.83	1,110 – 1,310	43578	50955	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference High Point University High Point, NC Located in High Point, High Point University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 65% of......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports $780,847 681.8% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $43,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
3	High Point University	Baseball	472884	76.83	1,110 – 1,310	43578	50955	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference High Point University High Point, NC Located in High Point, High Point University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 65% of......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $472,884 183.1% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $43,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
4	High Point University	Volleyball	317548	76.83	1,110 – 1,310	43578	50955	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference High Point University High Point, NC Located in High Point, High Point University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 65% of......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $317,548 1,931.2% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $43,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
5	High Point University	Basketball	286331	76.83	1,110 – 1,310	43578	50955	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference High Point University High Point, NC Located in High Point, High Point University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 65% of......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $286,331 30.4% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $43,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
6	High Point University	Soccer	285980	76.83	1,110 – 1,310	43578	50955	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference High Point University High Point, NC Located in High Point, High Point University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 65% of......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $285,980 415.5% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $43,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
7	Longwood University	Lacrosse	111340	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports $111,340 15.7% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
8	Longwood University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	91401	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports $91,401 Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
9	Longwood University	Cross Country	89962	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $89,962 12.4% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
10	Longwood University	Basketball	56571	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $56,571 160.4% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
11	Longwood University	Baseball	54406	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $54,406 67.0% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
12	Longwood University	Soccer	10280	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $10,280 40.3% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
13	High Point University	Golf	5414	76.83	1,110 – 1,310	43578	50955	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference High Point University High Point, NC Located in High Point, High Point University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 65% of......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $5,414 110.3% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $43,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,955
14	Bryant University	Baseball	0	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
15	Bryant University	Basketball	0	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
16	Bryant University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% 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 -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
17	Bryant University	Field Hockey	0	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
18	Bryant University	Football	0	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
19	Bryant University	Golf	0	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
20	Bryant University	Lacrosse	0	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
21	Bryant University	Rowing	0	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
22	Bryant University	Soccer	0	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
23	Bryant University	Softball	0	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
24	Bryant University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
25	Bryant University	Tennis	0	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
26	Bryant University	Volleyball	0	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
27	Bryant University	Bowling	0	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
28	Charleston Southern University	Baseball	0	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
29	Charleston Southern University	Basketball	0	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
30	Charleston Southern University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
31	Charleston Southern University	Football	0	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
32	Charleston Southern University	Golf	0	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
33	Charleston Southern University	Soccer	0	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
34	Charleston Southern University	Softball	0	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
35	Charleston Southern University	Tennis	0	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
36	Charleston Southern University	Volleyball	0	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
37	Gardner-Webb University	Baseball	0	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
38	Gardner-Webb University	Basketball	0	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
39	Gardner-Webb University	Football	0	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
40	Gardner-Webb University	Golf	0	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
41	Gardner-Webb University	Lacrosse	0	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
42	Gardner-Webb University	Soccer	0	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
43	Gardner-Webb University	Softball	0	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
44	Gardner-Webb University	Swimming	0	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
45	Gardner-Webb University	Tennis	0	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
46	Gardner-Webb University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
47	Gardner-Webb University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
48	Gardner-Webb University	Cross Country	0	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
49	Gardner-Webb University	Volleyball	0	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
50	Gardner-Webb University	Wrestling	0	87.02	980 – 1,190	24035	43996	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Located in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb University accepts 87% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Gardner-Webb University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Gardner-Webb University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,996
51	Radford University	Baseball	0	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
52	Radford University	Basketball	0	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
53	Radford University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
54	Radford University	Golf	0	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
55	Radford University	Lacrosse	0	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
56	Radford University	Soccer	0	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
57	Radford University	Softball	0	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
58	Radford University	Tennis	0	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
59	Radford University	Cross Country	0	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
60	Radford University	Volleyball	0	89.53	960 – 1,180	18282	44830	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $4,160 on average. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
61	Robert Morris University	Basketball	0	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
62	Robert Morris University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
63	Robert Morris University	Football	0	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
64	Robert Morris University	Golf	0	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
65	Robert Morris University	Ice Hockey	0	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
66	Robert Morris University	Lacrosse	0	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
67	Robert Morris University	Rowing	0	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
68	Robert Morris University	Soccer	0	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
69	Robert Morris University	Softball	0	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
70	Robert Morris University	Cross Country	0	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
71	Robert Morris University	Volleyball	0	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
72	University of North Carolina Asheville	Baseball	0	91.94	1,160 – 1,350	14175	36947	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Found in Asheville, the University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
73	University of North Carolina Asheville	Basketball	0	91.94	1,160 – 1,350	14175	36947	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Found in Asheville, the University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
74	University of North Carolina Asheville	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	91.94	1,160 – 1,350	14175	36947	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Found in Asheville, the University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
75	University of North Carolina Asheville	Golf	0	91.94	1,160 – 1,350	14175	36947	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Found in Asheville, the University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
76	University of North Carolina Asheville	Soccer	0	91.94	1,160 – 1,350	14175	36947	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Found in Asheville, the University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
77	University of North Carolina Asheville	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	91.94	1,160 – 1,350	14175	36947	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Found in Asheville, the University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
78	University of North Carolina Asheville	Tennis	0	91.94	1,160 – 1,350	14175	36947	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Found in Asheville, the University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
79	University of North Carolina Asheville	Volleyball	0	91.94	1,160 – 1,350	14175	36947	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Found in Asheville, the University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,947
80	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Baseball	0	81.32	960 – 1,170	13794	43339	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, the University of South Carolina-Upstate accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $45 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 40% of students attending the University of South Carolina-Upstate currently receive grant aid from the school. 69% of......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
81	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Basketball	0	81.32	960 – 1,170	13794	43339	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, the University of South Carolina-Upstate accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $45 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 40% of students attending the University of South Carolina-Upstate currently receive grant aid from the school. 69% of......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
82	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	81.32	960 – 1,170	13794	43339	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, the University of South Carolina-Upstate accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $45 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 40% of students attending the University of South Carolina-Upstate currently receive grant aid from the school. 69% of......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
83	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Golf	0	81.32	960 – 1,170	13794	43339	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, the University of South Carolina-Upstate accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $45 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 40% of students attending the University of South Carolina-Upstate currently receive grant aid from the school. 69% of......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
84	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Soccer	0	81.32	960 – 1,170	13794	43339	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, the University of South Carolina-Upstate accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $45 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 40% of students attending the University of South Carolina-Upstate currently receive grant aid from the school. 69% of......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
85	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Softball	0	81.32	960 – 1,170	13794	43339	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, the University of South Carolina-Upstate accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $45 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 40% of students attending the University of South Carolina-Upstate currently receive grant aid from the school. 69% of......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
86	University of South Carolina-Upstate	Volleyball	0	81.32	960 – 1,170	13794	43339	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, the University of South Carolina-Upstate accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $45 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 40% of students attending the University of South Carolina-Upstate currently receive grant aid from the school. 69% of......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,339
87	Virginia Military Institute	Baseball	0	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
88	Virginia Military Institute	Basketball	0	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
89	Virginia Military Institute	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
90	Virginia Military Institute	Football	0	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
91	Virginia Military Institute	Lacrosse	0	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
92	Virginia Military Institute	Rifle	0	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
93	Virginia Military Institute	Soccer	0	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
94	Virginia Military Institute	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
95	Virginia Military Institute	Water Polo	0	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
96	Virginia Military Institute	Wrestling	0	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
97	Winthrop University	Baseball	0	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16838	39048	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $300 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students at Winthrop University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
98	Winthrop University	Basketball	0	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16838	39048	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $300 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students at Winthrop University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
99	Winthrop University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16838	39048	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $300 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students at Winthrop University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
100	Winthrop University	Golf	0	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16838	39048	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $300 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students at Winthrop University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
101	Winthrop University	Lacrosse	0	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16838	39048	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $300 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students at Winthrop University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
102	Winthrop University	Soccer	0	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16838	39048	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $300 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students at Winthrop University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
103	Winthrop University	Softball	0	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16838	39048	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $300 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students at Winthrop University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
104	Winthrop University	Volleyball	0	79.25	1,020 – 1,240	16838	39048	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $300 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students at Winthrop University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,048
105	Longwood University	Softball	-17694	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
106	Longwood University	Field Hockey	-57670	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
107	Longwood University	Golf	-65414	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
108	Longwood University	Tennis	-102417	84.8	1,030 – 1,220	22900	46058	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $6,114 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$1,404,936 853.3%

76.8%

1,110 – 1,310

$43,578

$50,955

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference

Lacrosse

$780,847 681.8%

76.8%

1,110 – 1,310

$43,578

$50,955

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference

Baseball

$472,884 183.1%

76.8%

1,110 – 1,310

$43,578

$50,955

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference

Volleyball

$317,548 1,931.2%

76.8%

1,110 – 1,310

$43,578

$50,955

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference

Basketball

$286,331 30.4%

76.8%

1,110 – 1,310

$43,578

$50,955

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference

Soccer

$285,980 415.5%

76.8%

1,110 – 1,310

$43,578

$50,955

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference

Lacrosse

$111,340 15.7%

84.8%

1,030 – 1,220

$22,900

$46,058

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference

Track and Field (Outdoor)

$91,401

84.8%

1,030 – 1,220

$22,900

$46,058

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference

Cross Country

$89,962 12.4%

84.8%

1,030 – 1,220

$22,900

$46,058

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference

Basketball

$56,571 160.4%

84.8%

1,030 – 1,220

$22,900

$46,058

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Big South Conference

Baseball

$54,406 67.0%

84.8%

1,030 – 1,220

$22,900

$46,058

$1,404,936
853.3%

$780,847
681.8%

$472,884
183.1%

$317,548
1,931.2%

$286,331
30.4%

$285,980
415.5%

$111,340
15.7%

$89,962
12.4%

$56,571
160.4%

$54,406
67.0%

$10,280
40.3%

$5,414
110.3%