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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	California State University-East Bay	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	271794	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $271,794 368.6% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $10,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
2	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	217542	73.7	1,010 – 1,260	11898	54466	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA Based in Pomona, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $217,542 245.4% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,466
3	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	Soccer	144861	73.7	1,010 – 1,260	11898	54466	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA Based in Pomona, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $144,861 46.1% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,466
4	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	Baseball	141833	73.7	1,010 – 1,260	11898	54466	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA Based in Pomona, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $141,833 474.8% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,466
5	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	Basketball	123520	73.7	1,010 – 1,260	11898	54466	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA Based in Pomona, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $123,520 26.6% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,466
6	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	Volleyball	119915	73.7	1,010 – 1,260	11898	54466	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA Based in Pomona, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $119,915 66.4% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,466
7	California State University-East Bay	Soccer	117518	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $117,518 214.5% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $10,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
8	California State University-Chico	Basketball	86744	91.58	960 – 1,290	15187	50493	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Chico Chico, CA Found in Chico, California State University-Chico accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 41% of students at California State University-Chico currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $5,920 on average. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $86,744 43.1% Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $15,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,493
9	California State University-East Bay	Basketball	71955	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $71,955 68.8% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $10,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
10	California State University-San Bernardino	Golf	59155	93.18	820 – 1,020	6645	43149	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Based in San Bernardino, California State University-San Bernardino accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. Approximately 57% of students at California State University-San Bernardino will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $59,155 0.0% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $6,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,149
11	California State University-San Bernardino	Baseball	48820	93.18	820 – 1,020	6645	43149	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Based in San Bernardino, California State University-San Bernardino accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. Approximately 57% of students at California State University-San Bernardino will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $48,820 0.0% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $6,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,149
12	California State University-East Bay	Volleyball	46988	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $46,988 59.9% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $10,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
13	California State University-Chico	Cross Country	43776	91.58	960 – 1,290	15187	50493	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Chico Chico, CA Found in Chico, California State University-Chico accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 41% of students at California State University-Chico currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $5,920 on average. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $43,776 49.9% Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $15,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,493
14	California State University-San Bernardino	Basketball	34981	93.18	820 – 1,020	6645	43149	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Based in San Bernardino, California State University-San Bernardino accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. Approximately 57% of students at California State University-San Bernardino will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $34,981 0.0% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $6,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,149
15	Sonoma State University	Golf	31967	94.73	1,010 – 1,180	15113	52179	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA Based in Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $31,967 14.9% Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,179
16	California State University-Chico	Golf	29912	91.58	960 – 1,290	15187	50493	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Chico Chico, CA Found in Chico, California State University-Chico accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 41% of students at California State University-Chico currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $5,920 on average. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $29,912 640.1% Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $15,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,493
17	California State University-Chico	Soccer	29512	91.58	960 – 1,290	15187	50493	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Chico Chico, CA Found in Chico, California State University-Chico accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 41% of students at California State University-Chico currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $5,920 on average. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $29,512 4.5% Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $15,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,493
18	California State University-San Bernardino	Volleyball	28755	93.18	820 – 1,020	6645	43149	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Based in San Bernardino, California State University-San Bernardino accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. Approximately 57% of students at California State University-San Bernardino will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $28,755 0.0% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $6,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,149
19	California State University-Chico	Track and Field (Outdoor)	20074	91.58	960 – 1,290	15187	50493	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Chico Chico, CA Found in Chico, California State University-Chico accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 41% of students at California State University-Chico currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $5,920 on average. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports $20,074 314.2% Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $15,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,493
20	California State University-East Bay	Water Polo	19160	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year......Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports $19,160 34.8% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $10,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
21	California State University-San Bernardino	Softball	11644	93.18	820 – 1,020	6645	43149	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Based in San Bernardino, California State University-San Bernardino accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. Approximately 57% of students at California State University-San Bernardino will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $11,644 0.0% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $6,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,149
22	California State University-San Bernardino	Track and Field (Outdoor)	11056	93.18	820 – 1,020	6645	43149	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Based in San Bernardino, California State University-San Bernardino accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. Approximately 57% of students at California State University-San Bernardino will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports $11,056 0.0% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $6,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,149
23	California State University-San Bernardino	Cross Country	8585	93.18	820 – 1,020	6645	43149	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Based in San Bernardino, California State University-San Bernardino accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. Approximately 57% of students at California State University-San Bernardino will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $8,585 0.0% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $6,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,149
24	California State University-East Bay	Softball	7816	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $7,816 119.7% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $10,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
25	California State University-San Bernardino	Soccer	1335	93.18	820 – 1,020	6645	43149	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Based in San Bernardino, California State University-San Bernardino accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. Approximately 57% of students at California State University-San Bernardino will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $1,335 0.0% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $6,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,149
26	California State University-Dominguez Hills	Baseball	0	59.11	760 – 950	4438	46827	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA Located in Carson, California State University-Dominguez Hills accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 760 – 950 Avg. Net Price $4,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,827
27	California State University-Dominguez Hills	Basketball	0	59.11	760 – 950	4438	46827	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA Located in Carson, California State University-Dominguez Hills accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 760 – 950 Avg. Net Price $4,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,827
28	California State University-Dominguez Hills	Golf	0	59.11	760 – 950	4438	46827	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA Located in Carson, California State University-Dominguez Hills accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 760 – 950 Avg. Net Price $4,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,827
29	California State University-Dominguez Hills	Soccer	0	59.11	760 – 950	4438	46827	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA Located in Carson, California State University-Dominguez Hills accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 760 – 950 Avg. Net Price $4,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,827
30	California State University-Dominguez Hills	Softball	0	59.11	760 – 950	4438	46827	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA Located in Carson, California State University-Dominguez Hills accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 760 – 950 Avg. Net Price $4,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,827
31	California State University-Dominguez Hills	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	59.11	760 – 950	4438	46827	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA Located in Carson, California State University-Dominguez Hills accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 760 – 950 Avg. Net Price $4,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,827
32	California State University-Dominguez Hills	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	59.11	760 – 950	4438	46827	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA Located in Carson, California State University-Dominguez Hills accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 760 – 950 Avg. Net Price $4,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,827
33	California State University-Dominguez Hills	Volleyball	0	59.11	760 – 950	4438	46827	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA Located in Carson, California State University-Dominguez Hills accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 760 – 950 Avg. Net Price $4,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,827
34	California State University-Los Angeles	Baseball	0	91.25	870 – 1,060	4551	45702	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
35	California State University-Los Angeles	Basketball	0	91.25	870 – 1,060	4551	45702	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
36	California State University-Los Angeles	Golf	0	91.25	870 – 1,060	4551	45702	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
37	California State University-Los Angeles	Soccer	0	91.25	870 – 1,060	4551	45702	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
38	California State University-Los Angeles	Tennis	0	91.25	870 – 1,060	4551	45702	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
39	California State University-Los Angeles	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	91.25	870 – 1,060	4551	45702	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
40	California State University-Los Angeles	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	91.25	870 – 1,060	4551	45702	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
41	California State University-Los Angeles	Cross Country	0	91.25	870 – 1,060	4551	45702	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
42	California State University-Los Angeles	Volleyball	0	91.25	870 – 1,060	4551	45702	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
43	California State University-Los Angeles	Beach Volleyball	0	91.25	870 – 1,060	4551	45702	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
44	California State University-Monterey Bay	Baseball	0	97.34	900 – 1,210	15222	48648	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA Located in Seaside, California State University-Monterey Bay accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at California State University-Monterey Bay currently receive institutional......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,648
45	California State University-Monterey Bay	Basketball	0	97.34	900 – 1,210	15222	48648	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA Located in Seaside, California State University-Monterey Bay accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at California State University-Monterey Bay currently receive institutional......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,648
46	California State University-Monterey Bay	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	97.34	900 – 1,210	15222	48648	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA Located in Seaside, California State University-Monterey Bay accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at California State University-Monterey Bay currently receive institutional......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,648
47	California State University-Monterey Bay	Golf	0	97.34	900 – 1,210	15222	48648	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA Located in Seaside, California State University-Monterey Bay accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at California State University-Monterey Bay currently receive institutional......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,648
48	California State University-Monterey Bay	Soccer	0	97.34	900 – 1,210	15222	48648	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA Located in Seaside, California State University-Monterey Bay accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at California State University-Monterey Bay currently receive institutional......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,648
49	California State University-Monterey Bay	Softball	0	97.34	900 – 1,210	15222	48648	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA Located in Seaside, California State University-Monterey Bay accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at California State University-Monterey Bay currently receive institutional......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,648
50	California State University-Monterey Bay	Volleyball	0	97.34	900 – 1,210	15222	48648	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA Located in Seaside, California State University-Monterey Bay accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at California State University-Monterey Bay currently receive institutional......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,648
51	California State University-Monterey Bay	Water Polo	0	97.34	900 – 1,210	15222	48648	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA Located in Seaside, California State University-Monterey Bay accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at California State University-Monterey Bay currently receive institutional......Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,648
52	California State University-San Marcos	Baseball	0	95.1	860 – 1,080	10500	48673	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA Based in San Marcos, California State University-San Marcos accepts 95% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at California State University-San Marcos currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,673
53	California State University-San Marcos	Basketball	0	95.1	860 – 1,080	10500	48673	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA Based in San Marcos, California State University-San Marcos accepts 95% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at California State University-San Marcos currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,673
54	California State University-San Marcos	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	95.1	860 – 1,080	10500	48673	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA Based in San Marcos, California State University-San Marcos accepts 95% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at California State University-San Marcos currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,673
55	California State University-San Marcos	Golf	0	95.1	860 – 1,080	10500	48673	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA Based in San Marcos, California State University-San Marcos accepts 95% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at California State University-San Marcos currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,673
56	California State University-San Marcos	Soccer	0	95.1	860 – 1,080	10500	48673	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA Based in San Marcos, California State University-San Marcos accepts 95% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at California State University-San Marcos currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,673
57	California State University-San Marcos	Softball	0	95.1	860 – 1,080	10500	48673	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA Based in San Marcos, California State University-San Marcos accepts 95% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at California State University-San Marcos currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,673
58	California State University-San Marcos	Volleyball	0	95.1	860 – 1,080	10500	48673	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA Based in San Marcos, California State University-San Marcos accepts 95% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at California State University-San Marcos currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,673
59	California State University-Stanislaus	Baseball	0	98.14	840 – 1,060	7316	47793	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA Located in Turlock, California State University-Stanislaus accepts 98% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 65% of students attending California State University-Stanislaus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $7,316 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,793
60	California State University-Stanislaus	Basketball	0	98.14	840 – 1,060	7316	47793	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA Located in Turlock, California State University-Stanislaus accepts 98% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 65% of students attending California State University-Stanislaus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $7,316 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,793
61	California State University-Stanislaus	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	98.14	840 – 1,060	7316	47793	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA Located in Turlock, California State University-Stanislaus accepts 98% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 65% of students attending California State University-Stanislaus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $7,316 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,793
62	California State University-Stanislaus	Golf	0	98.14	840 – 1,060	7316	47793	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA Located in Turlock, California State University-Stanislaus accepts 98% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 65% of students attending California State University-Stanislaus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $7,316 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,793
63	California State University-Stanislaus	Soccer	0	98.14	840 – 1,060	7316	47793	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA Located in Turlock, California State University-Stanislaus accepts 98% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 65% of students attending California State University-Stanislaus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $7,316 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,793
64	California State University-Stanislaus	Softball	0	98.14	840 – 1,060	7316	47793	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA Located in Turlock, California State University-Stanislaus accepts 98% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 65% of students attending California State University-Stanislaus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $7,316 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,793
65	California State University-Stanislaus	Tennis	0	98.14	840 – 1,060	7316	47793	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA Located in Turlock, California State University-Stanislaus accepts 98% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 65% of students attending California State University-Stanislaus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $7,316 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,793
66	California State University-Stanislaus	Volleyball	0	98.14	840 – 1,060	7316	47793	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA Located in Turlock, California State University-Stanislaus accepts 98% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 65% of students attending California State University-Stanislaus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $7,316 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,793
67	San Francisco State University	Baseball	0	96.15	930 – 1,140	13353	52650	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Found in San Francisco, San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,650
68	San Francisco State University	Basketball	0	96.15	930 – 1,140	13353	52650	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Found in San Francisco, San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,650
69	San Francisco State University	Soccer	0	96.15	930 – 1,140	13353	52650	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Found in San Francisco, San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,650
70	San Francisco State University	Softball	0	96.15	930 – 1,140	13353	52650	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Found in San Francisco, San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,650
71	San Francisco State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	96.15	930 – 1,140	13353	52650	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Found in San Francisco, San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,650
72	San Francisco State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	96.15	930 – 1,140	13353	52650	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Found in San Francisco, San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,650
73	San Francisco State University	Cross Country	0	96.15	930 – 1,140	13353	52650	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Found in San Francisco, San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,650
74	San Francisco State University	Volleyball	0	96.15	930 – 1,140	13353	52650	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Found in San Francisco, San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,650
75	San Francisco State University	Wrestling	0	96.15	930 – 1,140	13353	52650	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Found in San Francisco, San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,650
76	Sonoma State University	Baseball	0	94.73	1,010 – 1,180	15113	52179	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA Based in Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,179
77	Sonoma State University	Basketball	0	94.73	1,010 – 1,180	15113	52179	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA Based in Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,179
78	Sonoma State University	Soccer	0	94.73	1,010 – 1,180	15113	52179	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA Based in Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,179
79	Sonoma State University	Softball	0	94.73	1,010 – 1,180	15113	52179	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA Based in Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,179
80	Sonoma State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	94.73	1,010 – 1,180	15113	52179	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA Based in Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,179
81	Sonoma State University	Cross Country	0	94.73	1,010 – 1,180	15113	52179	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA Based in Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,179
82	Sonoma State University	Volleyball	0	94.73	1,010 – 1,180	15113	52179	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA Based in Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,179
83	California State University-East Bay	Baseball	-5566	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $10,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
84	California State University-Chico	Volleyball	-16631	91.58	960 – 1,290	15187	50493	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Chico Chico, CA Found in Chico, California State University-Chico accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 41% of students at California State University-Chico currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $5,920 on average. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $15,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,493
85	California State University-Chico	Baseball	-33756	91.58	960 – 1,290	15187	50493	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Chico Chico, CA Found in Chico, California State University-Chico accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 41% of students at California State University-Chico currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $5,920 on average. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $15,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,493
86	California State University-Chico	Softball	-47162	91.58	960 – 1,290	15187	50493	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-Chico Chico, CA Found in Chico, California State University-Chico accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 41% of students at California State University-Chico currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $5,920 on average. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $15,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,493
87	California State University-East Bay	Swimming	-51173	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $10,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
88	California State University-East Bay	Golf	-179840	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $10,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$271,794 368.6%

96.8%

830 – 1,050

$10,874

$55,546

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$217,542 245.4%

73.7%

1,010 – 1,260

$11,898

$54,466

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association

Soccer

$144,861 46.1%

73.7%

1,010 – 1,260

$11,898

$54,466

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association

Baseball

$141,833 474.8%

73.7%

1,010 – 1,260

$11,898

$54,466

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association

Basketball

$123,520 26.6%

73.7%

1,010 – 1,260

$11,898

$54,466

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association

Volleyball

$119,915 66.4%

73.7%

1,010 – 1,260

$11,898

$54,466

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association

Soccer

$117,518 214.5%

96.8%

830 – 1,050

$10,874

$55,546

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association

Basketball

$86,744 43.1%

91.6%

960 – 1,290

$15,187

$50,493

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association

Basketball

$71,955 68.8%

96.8%

830 – 1,050

$10,874

$55,546

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association

Golf

$59,155 0.0%

93.2%

820 – 1,020

$6,645

$43,149

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – California Collegiate Athletic Association

Baseball

$48,820 0.0%

93.2%

820 – 1,020

$6,645

$43,149

$271,794
368.6%

$217,542
245.4%

$144,861
46.1%

$141,833
474.8%

$123,520
26.6%

$119,915
66.4%

$117,518
214.5%

$86,744
43.1%

$71,955
68.8%

$59,155
0.0%

$48,820
0.0%

$46,988
59.9%

$43,776
49.9%

$34,981
0.0%

$31,967
14.9%

$29,912
640.1%

$29,512
4.5%

$28,755
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