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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	North Central College	Football	376957	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $376,957 29.8% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
2	North Central College	Soccer	257726	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $257,726 10.9% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
3	North Central College	Track and Field (Indoor)	191057	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports $191,057 139.6% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
4	North Central College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	191057	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports $191,057 139.6% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
5	North Central College	Baseball	173153	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $173,153 33.4% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
6	Washington University in St Louis	Basketball	168942	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $168,942 5.2% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
7	North Central College	Wrestling	146670	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports $146,670 115.6% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
8	Washington University in St Louis	Soccer	133091	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $133,091 3,484.5% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
9	Washington University in St Louis	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	90016	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $90,016 330.4% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
10	North Central College	Volleyball	87890	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $87,890 46.6% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
11	North Central College	Lacrosse	83102	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports $83,102 50.2% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
12	North Central College	Cross Country	73484	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $73,484 114.0% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
13	Carthage College	Baseball	68549	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $68,549 400.3% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
14	Washington University in St Louis	Volleyball	68339	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $68,339 426.9% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
15	Carthage College	Volleyball	67016	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $67,016 215.2% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
16	Carroll University	Basketball	60412	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $60,412 88.5% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
17	North Central College	Softball	60041	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $60,041 7.0% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
18	Washington University in St Louis	Softball	58214	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $58,214 55.2% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
19	North Central College	Golf	58190	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $58,190 20.8% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
20	Carthage College	Basketball	57588	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $57,588 178.8% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
21	Carroll University	Football	55852	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $55,852 51.5% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
22	Washington University in St Louis	Baseball	52511	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $52,511 27,737.4% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
23	Carthage College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	50929	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports $50,929 46.9% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
24	Washington University in St Louis	Football	50060	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $50,060 2.2% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
25	Washington University in St Louis	Tennis	47910	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $47,910 67.6% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
26	North Central College	Tennis	45854	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $45,854 6.7% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
27	Carthage College	Tennis	44470	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $44,470 328.4% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
28	Carthage College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	38441	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $38,441 62.2% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
29	Carroll University	Baseball	36193	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $36,193 1,190.8% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
30	Carroll University	Soccer	32186	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $32,186 71.8% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
31	Carthage College	Soccer	29914	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $29,914 71.4% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
32	Washington University in St Louis	Golf	28730	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $28,730 134.8% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
33	Carthage College	Lacrosse	26592	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports $26,592 405.8% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
34	North Central College	Basketball	25418	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $25,418 207.8% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
35	Carthage College	Football	19366	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $19,366 41.2% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
36	Carthage College	Golf	18706	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $18,706 212.8% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
37	Carroll University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	17170	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% 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 $17,170 41.7% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
38	Carroll University	Lacrosse	13413	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports $13,413 46.5% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
39	North Central College	Swimming	13396	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports $13,396 783.5% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
40	Elmhurst University	Volleyball	12934	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $12,934 1,293,500.0% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
41	Carthage College	Wrestling	12456	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports $12,456 273.5% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
42	Carthage College	Water Polo	9135	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports $9,135 154.5% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
43	Elmhurst University	Softball	8782	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $8,782 878,300.0% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
44	Washington University in St Louis	Swimming and Diving (combined)	8068	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports $8,068 84.8% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
45	Carroll University	Volleyball	7085	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $7,085 60.2% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
46	Elmhurst University	Basketball	7062	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $7,062 0.0% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
47	Elmhurst University	Football	6553	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $6,553 0.0% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
48	Carroll University	Swimming	6482	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports $6,482 1.9% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
49	Elmhurst University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	6463	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $6,463 323,050.0% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
50	North Central College	Other Sports	5126	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $5,126 30.9% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
51	Elmhurst University	Soccer	5041	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $5,041 63.1% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
52	North Central College	Bowling	3491	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports $3,491 65.9% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
53	Carroll University	Softball	3050	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $3,050 78.6% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
54	Elmhurst University	Golf	2635	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $2,635 42.2% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
55	Elmhurst University	Tennis	2620	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $2,620 156.4% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
56	Carroll University	Golf	1765	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $1,765 11.8% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
57	Carroll University	Tennis	839	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $839 75.4% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
58	Elmhurst University	Bowling	511	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports $511 1,662.1% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
59	Elmhurst University	Lacrosse	300	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports $300 86.6% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
60	Augustana College	Baseball	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
61	Augustana College	Basketball	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
62	Augustana College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
63	Augustana College	Football	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
64	Augustana College	Golf	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
65	Augustana College	Lacrosse	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
66	Augustana College	Soccer	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
67	Augustana College	Softball	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
68	Augustana College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
69	Augustana College	Tennis	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
70	Augustana College	Volleyball	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
71	Augustana College	Water Polo	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
72	Augustana College	Wrestling	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
73	Augustana College	Bowling	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
74	Elmhurst University	Baseball	0	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
75	Elmhurst University	Wrestling	0	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
76	Illinois Wesleyan University	Baseball	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
77	Illinois Wesleyan University	Basketball	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
78	Illinois Wesleyan University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University 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 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
79	Illinois Wesleyan University	Football	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
80	Illinois Wesleyan University	Golf	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
81	Illinois Wesleyan University	Lacrosse	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
82	Illinois Wesleyan University	Soccer	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
83	Illinois Wesleyan University	Softball	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
84	Illinois Wesleyan University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
85	Illinois Wesleyan University	Tennis	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
86	Illinois Wesleyan University	Volleyball	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
87	Illinois Wesleyan University	Wrestling	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
88	Illinois Wesleyan University	Bowling	0	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
89	Millikin University	Baseball	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
90	Millikin University	Basketball	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
91	Millikin University	Football	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
92	Millikin University	Golf	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
93	Millikin University	Soccer	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
94	Millikin University	Softball	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
95	Millikin University	Swimming	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
96	Millikin University	Tennis	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
97	Millikin University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
98	Millikin University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
99	Millikin University	Cross Country	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
100	Millikin University	Volleyball	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
101	Millikin University	Wrestling	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
102	Millikin University	Other Sports	0	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
103	North Park University	Baseball	0	72.84	1,010 – 1,210	19910	49326	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 42% of students will earn their......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
104	North Park University	Basketball	0	72.84	1,010 – 1,210	19910	49326	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 42% of students will earn their......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
105	North Park University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	72.84	1,010 – 1,210	19910	49326	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 42% of students will earn their......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
106	North Park University	Football	0	72.84	1,010 – 1,210	19910	49326	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 42% of students will earn their......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
107	North Park University	Golf	0	72.84	1,010 – 1,210	19910	49326	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 42% of students will earn their......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
108	North Park University	Soccer	0	72.84	1,010 – 1,210	19910	49326	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 42% of students will earn their......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
109	North Park University	Softball	0	72.84	1,010 – 1,210	19910	49326	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 42% of students will earn their......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
110	North Park University	Tennis	0	72.84	1,010 – 1,210	19910	49326	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 42% of students will earn their......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
111	North Park University	Volleyball	0	72.84	1,010 – 1,210	19910	49326	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 42% of students will earn their......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
112	North Park University	Other Sports	0	72.84	1,010 – 1,210	19910	49326	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 42% of students will earn their......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
113	Wheaton College	Baseball	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
114	Wheaton College	Basketball	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
115	Wheaton College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#115 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
116	Wheaton College	Football	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#116 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
117	Wheaton College	Golf	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#117 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
118	Wheaton College	Soccer	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#118 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
119	Wheaton College	Softball	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#119 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
120	Wheaton College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#120 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
121	Wheaton College	Tennis	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#121 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
122	Wheaton College	Volleyball	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#122 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
123	Wheaton College	Wrestling	0	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#123 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
124	Carroll University	Bowling	-480	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#124 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
125	Carthage College	Bowling	-12231	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#125 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
126	Carthage College	Softball	-43229	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#126 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Football

$376,957 29.8%

77.3%

1,090 – 1,320

$24,190

$51,762

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Soccer

$257,726 10.9%

77.3%

1,090 – 1,320

$24,190

$51,762

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Track and Field (Indoor)

$191,057 139.6%

77.3%

1,090 – 1,320

$24,190

$51,762

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Track and Field (Outdoor)

$191,057 139.6%

77.3%

1,090 – 1,320

$24,190

$51,762

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Baseball

$173,153 33.4%

77.3%

1,090 – 1,320

$24,190

$51,762

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Basketball

$168,942 5.2%

12.1%

1,480 – 1,560

$22,440

$78,073

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Wrestling

$146,670 115.6%

77.3%

1,090 – 1,320

$24,190

$51,762

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Soccer

$133,091 3,484.5%

12.1%

1,480 – 1,560

$22,440

$78,073

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$90,016 330.4%

12.1%

1,480 – 1,560

$22,440

$78,073

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Volleyball

$87,890 46.6%

77.3%

1,090 – 1,320

$24,190

$51,762

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Lacrosse

$83,102 50.2%

77.3%

1,090 – 1,320

$24,190

$51,762

$376,957
29.8%

$257,726
10.9%

$191,057
139.6%

$191,057
139.6%

$173,153
33.4%

$168,942
5.2%

$146,670
115.6%

$133,091
3,484.5%

$90,016
330.4%

$87,890
46.6%

$83,102
50.2%

$73,484
114.0%

$68,549
400.3%

$68,339
426.9%

$67,016
215.2%

$60,412
88.5%

$60,041
7.0%

$58,214
55.2%