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Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas

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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	University of Mount Olive	Wrestling	111038	77.75	850 – 1,040	17893	43026	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC Found in Mount Olive, the University of Mount Olive accepts 78% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 96% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports $111,038 5,238.4% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $17,893 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,026
2	Emmanuel University	Other Sports	101923	53.36	970 – 1,170	19006	37595	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA Based in Franklin Springs, Emmanuel University accepts 53% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Emmanuel University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Emmanuel University, there is a 64% first......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $101,923 78.0% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,595
3	Converse University	Golf	47638	64.24	1,040 – 1,240	19438	33110	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Converse University Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, Converse University accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at Converse University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $47,638 373.0% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,110
4	Emmanuel University	Softball	39720	53.36	970 – 1,170	19006	37595	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA Based in Franklin Springs, Emmanuel University accepts 53% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Emmanuel University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Emmanuel University, there is a 64% first......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $39,720 342.0% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,595
5	King University	Other Sports	36317	99.72	930 – 1,140	23282	52248	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas King University Bristol, TN Based in Bristol, King University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 78% of students at King University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $36,317 15.2% Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,248
6	Emmanuel University	Wrestling	35226	53.36	970 – 1,170	19006	37595	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA Based in Franklin Springs, Emmanuel University accepts 53% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Emmanuel University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Emmanuel University, there is a 64% first......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports $35,226 444.8% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,595
7	Emmanuel University	Baseball	34719	53.36	970 – 1,170	19006	37595	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA Based in Franklin Springs, Emmanuel University accepts 53% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Emmanuel University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Emmanuel University, there is a 64% first......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $34,719 36.3% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,595
8	University of Mount Olive	Basketball	29328	77.75	850 – 1,040	17893	43026	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC Found in Mount Olive, the University of Mount Olive accepts 78% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 96% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $29,328 306.7% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $17,893 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,026
9	King University	Basketball	27827	99.72	930 – 1,140	23282	52248	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas King University Bristol, TN Based in Bristol, King University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 78% of students at King University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $27,827 63.6% Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,248
10	King University	Baseball	27613	99.72	930 – 1,140	23282	52248	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas King University Bristol, TN Based in Bristol, King University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 78% of students at King University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $27,613 15.6% Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,248
11	Converse University	Basketball	26435	64.24	1,040 – 1,240	19438	33110	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Converse University Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, Converse University accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at Converse University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $26,435 317.0% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,110
12	Converse University	Softball	23380	64.24	1,040 – 1,240	19438	33110	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Converse University Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, Converse University accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at Converse University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $23,380 704.1% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,110
13	Converse University	Soccer	20909	64.24	1,040 – 1,240	19438	33110	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Converse University Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, Converse University accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at Converse University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $20,909 601.6% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,110
14	King University	Soccer	20441	99.72	930 – 1,140	23282	52248	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas King University Bristol, TN Based in Bristol, King University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 78% of students at King University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $20,441 7.5% Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,248
15	Converse University	Volleyball	20264	64.24	1,040 – 1,240	19438	33110	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Converse University Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, Converse University accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at Converse University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $20,264 1,200.1% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,110
16	Emmanuel University	Golf	19479	53.36	970 – 1,170	19006	37595	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA Based in Franklin Springs, Emmanuel University accepts 53% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Emmanuel University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Emmanuel University, there is a 64% first......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $19,479 95.9% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,595
17	Emmanuel University	Soccer	19410	53.36	970 – 1,170	19006	37595	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA Based in Franklin Springs, Emmanuel University accepts 53% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Emmanuel University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Emmanuel University, there is a 64% first......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $19,410 17.8% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,595
18	King University	Wrestling	18612	99.72	930 – 1,140	23282	52248	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas King University Bristol, TN Based in Bristol, King University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 78% of students at King University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports $18,612 34.0% Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,248
19	University of Mount Olive	Volleyball	16212	77.75	850 – 1,040	17893	43026	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC Found in Mount Olive, the University of Mount Olive accepts 78% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 96% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $16,212 114.9% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $17,893 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,026
20	Converse University	Cross Country	14910	64.24	1,040 – 1,240	19438	33110	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Converse University Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, Converse University accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at Converse University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $14,910 46.4% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,110
21	Converse University	Field Hockey	12799	64.24	1,040 – 1,240	19438	33110	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Converse University Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, Converse University accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at Converse University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports $12,799 219.3% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,110
22	King University	Softball	12516	99.72	930 – 1,140	23282	52248	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas King University Bristol, TN Based in Bristol, King University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 78% of students at King University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $12,516 129.2% Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,248
23	Converse University	Lacrosse	11932	64.24	1,040 – 1,240	19438	33110	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Converse University Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, Converse University accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at Converse University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports $11,932 13.9% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,110
24	University of Mount Olive	Soccer	11835	77.75	850 – 1,040	17893	43026	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC Found in Mount Olive, the University of Mount Olive accepts 78% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 96% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $11,835 151.5% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $17,893 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,026
25	Converse University	Other Sports	10471	64.24	1,040 – 1,240	19438	33110	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Converse University Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, Converse University accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at Converse University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $10,471 34.8% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,110
26	Emmanuel University	Cross Country	10348	53.36	970 – 1,170	19006	37595	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA Based in Franklin Springs, Emmanuel University accepts 53% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Emmanuel University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Emmanuel University, there is a 64% first......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $10,348 26.8% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,595
27	King University	Volleyball	10005	99.72	930 – 1,140	23282	52248	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas King University Bristol, TN Based in Bristol, King University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 78% of students at King University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $10,005 65.7% Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,248
28	Converse University	Equestrian	7758	64.24	1,040 – 1,240	19438	33110	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Converse University Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, Converse University accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at Converse University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Equestrian Most Profitable Sports $7,758 212.8% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,110
29	King University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	7404	99.72	930 – 1,140	23282	52248	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas King University Bristol, TN Based in Bristol, King University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 78% of students at King University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $7,404 64.3% Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,248
30	Converse University	Swimming	4388	64.24	1,040 – 1,240	19438	33110	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Converse University Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, Converse University accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at Converse University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports $4,388 285.1% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,110
31	Converse University	Tennis	4356	64.24	1,040 – 1,240	19438	33110	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Converse University Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, Converse University accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at Converse University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $4,356 7.2% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,110
32	Converse University	Track and Field (Indoor)	3972	64.24	1,040 – 1,240	19438	33110	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Converse University Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, Converse University accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at Converse University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports $3,972 1,651.6% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,110
33	Converse University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	3972	64.24	1,040 – 1,240	19438	33110	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Converse University Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, Converse University accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at Converse University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports $3,972 1,651.6% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,110
34	King University	Golf	3485	99.72	930 – 1,140	23282	52248	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas King University Bristol, TN Based in Bristol, King University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 78% of students at King University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $3,485 21.2% Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,248
35	King University	Swimming	3265	99.72	930 – 1,140	23282	52248	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas King University Bristol, TN Based in Bristol, King University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 78% of students at King University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports $3,265 36.2% Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,248
36	King University	Tennis	3219	99.72	930 – 1,140	23282	52248	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas King University Bristol, TN Based in Bristol, King University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 78% of students at King University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $3,219 480.0% Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,248
37	University of Mount Olive	Lacrosse	2706	77.75	850 – 1,040	17893	43026	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC Found in Mount Olive, the University of Mount Olive accepts 78% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 96% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports $2,706 85.6% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $17,893 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,026
38	University of Mount Olive	Field Hockey	1980	77.75	850 – 1,040	17893	43026	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC Found in Mount Olive, the University of Mount Olive accepts 78% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 96% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports $1,980 65.0% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $17,893 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,026
39	Emmanuel University	Tennis	1437	53.36	970 – 1,170	19006	37595	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA Based in Franklin Springs, Emmanuel University accepts 53% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Emmanuel University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Emmanuel University, there is a 64% first......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $1,437 8.5% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,595
40	Southern Wesleyan University	Basketball	1	100	1,020 – 1,160	20336	41489	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC Found in Central, Southern Wesleyan University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Southern Wesleyan University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and 45% of students will graduate in four......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $1 0.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $20,336 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,489
41	Belmont Abbey College	Baseball	0	90.38	960 – 1,190	23463	43816	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Belmont Abbey College Belmont, NC Found in Belmont, Belmont Abbey College’s acceptance rate is 90% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students attending Belmont Abbey College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $23,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,816
42	Belmont Abbey College	Basketball	0	90.38	960 – 1,190	23463	43816	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Belmont Abbey College Belmont, NC Found in Belmont, Belmont Abbey College’s acceptance rate is 90% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students attending Belmont Abbey College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $23,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,816
43	Belmont Abbey College	Field Hockey	0	90.38	960 – 1,190	23463	43816	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Belmont Abbey College Belmont, NC Found in Belmont, Belmont Abbey College’s acceptance rate is 90% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students attending Belmont Abbey College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $23,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,816
44	Belmont Abbey College	Golf	0	90.38	960 – 1,190	23463	43816	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Belmont Abbey College Belmont, NC Found in Belmont, Belmont Abbey College’s acceptance rate is 90% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students attending Belmont Abbey College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $23,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,816
45	Belmont Abbey College	Lacrosse	0	90.38	960 – 1,190	23463	43816	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Belmont Abbey College Belmont, NC Found in Belmont, Belmont Abbey College’s acceptance rate is 90% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students attending Belmont Abbey College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $23,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,816
46	Belmont Abbey College	Soccer	0	90.38	960 – 1,190	23463	43816	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Belmont Abbey College Belmont, NC Found in Belmont, Belmont Abbey College’s acceptance rate is 90% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students attending Belmont Abbey College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $23,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,816
47	Belmont Abbey College	Softball	0	90.38	960 – 1,190	23463	43816	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Belmont Abbey College Belmont, NC Found in Belmont, Belmont Abbey College’s acceptance rate is 90% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students attending Belmont Abbey College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $23,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,816
48	Belmont Abbey College	Tennis	0	90.38	960 – 1,190	23463	43816	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Belmont Abbey College Belmont, NC Found in Belmont, Belmont Abbey College’s acceptance rate is 90% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students attending Belmont Abbey College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $23,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,816
49	Belmont Abbey College	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	90.38	960 – 1,190	23463	43816	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Belmont Abbey College Belmont, NC Found in Belmont, Belmont Abbey College’s acceptance rate is 90% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students attending Belmont Abbey College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $23,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,816
50	Belmont Abbey College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	90.38	960 – 1,190	23463	43816	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Belmont Abbey College Belmont, NC Found in Belmont, Belmont Abbey College’s acceptance rate is 90% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students attending Belmont Abbey College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $23,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,816
51	Belmont Abbey College	Cross Country	0	90.38	960 – 1,190	23463	43816	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Belmont Abbey College Belmont, NC Found in Belmont, Belmont Abbey College’s acceptance rate is 90% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students attending Belmont Abbey College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $23,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,816
52	Belmont Abbey College	Volleyball	0	90.38	960 – 1,190	23463	43816	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Belmont Abbey College Belmont, NC Found in Belmont, Belmont Abbey College’s acceptance rate is 90% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students attending Belmont Abbey College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $23,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,816
53	Belmont Abbey College	Wrestling	0	90.38	960 – 1,190	23463	43816	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Belmont Abbey College Belmont, NC Found in Belmont, Belmont Abbey College’s acceptance rate is 90% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students attending Belmont Abbey College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $23,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,816
54	Belmont Abbey College	Other Sports	0	90.38	960 – 1,190	23463	43816	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Belmont Abbey College Belmont, NC Found in Belmont, Belmont Abbey College’s acceptance rate is 90% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students attending Belmont Abbey College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $23,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,816
55	Belmont Abbey College	Bowling	0	90.38	960 – 1,190	23463	43816	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Belmont Abbey College Belmont, NC Found in Belmont, Belmont Abbey College’s acceptance rate is 90% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students attending Belmont Abbey College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $23,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,816
56	Emmanuel University	Basketball	0	53.36	970 – 1,170	19006	37595	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA Based in Franklin Springs, Emmanuel University accepts 53% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Emmanuel University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Emmanuel University, there is a 64% first......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,595
57	Emmanuel University	Lacrosse	0	53.36	970 – 1,170	19006	37595	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA Based in Franklin Springs, Emmanuel University accepts 53% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Emmanuel University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Emmanuel University, there is a 64% first......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,595
58	Emmanuel University	Swimming	0	53.36	970 – 1,170	19006	37595	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA Based in Franklin Springs, Emmanuel University accepts 53% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Emmanuel University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Emmanuel University, there is a 64% first......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,595
59	Emmanuel University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	53.36	970 – 1,170	19006	37595	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA Based in Franklin Springs, Emmanuel University accepts 53% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Emmanuel University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Emmanuel University, there is a 64% first......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,595
60	Emmanuel University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	53.36	970 – 1,170	19006	37595	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA Based in Franklin Springs, Emmanuel University accepts 53% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Emmanuel University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Emmanuel University, there is a 64% first......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,595
61	Emmanuel University	Volleyball	0	53.36	970 – 1,170	19006	37595	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA Based in Franklin Springs, Emmanuel University accepts 53% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Emmanuel University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Emmanuel University, there is a 64% first......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,595
62	Emmanuel University	Archery	0	53.36	970 – 1,170	19006	37595	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA Based in Franklin Springs, Emmanuel University accepts 53% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Emmanuel University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Emmanuel University, there is a 64% first......Read more Sport Archery Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,595
63	Emmanuel University	Beach Volleyball	0	53.36	970 – 1,170	19006	37595	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA Based in Franklin Springs, Emmanuel University accepts 53% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Emmanuel University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Emmanuel University, there is a 64% first......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,595
64	Emmanuel University	Bowling	0	53.36	970 – 1,170	19006	37595	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA Based in Franklin Springs, Emmanuel University accepts 53% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Emmanuel University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Emmanuel University, there is a 64% first......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,595
65	Erskine College	Baseball	0	60.56	950 – 1,170	21982	39618	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Erskine College Due West, SC Found in Due West, Erskine College accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Erskine College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,982 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,618
66	Erskine College	Basketball	0	60.56	950 – 1,170	21982	39618	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Erskine College Due West, SC Found in Due West, Erskine College accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Erskine College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,982 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,618
67	Erskine College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	60.56	950 – 1,170	21982	39618	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Erskine College Due West, SC Found in Due West, Erskine College accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Erskine College 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 60.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,982 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,618
68	Erskine College	Football	0	60.56	950 – 1,170	21982	39618	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Erskine College Due West, SC Found in Due West, Erskine College accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Erskine College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,982 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,618
69	Erskine College	Golf	0	60.56	950 – 1,170	21982	39618	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Erskine College Due West, SC Found in Due West, Erskine College accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Erskine College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,982 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,618
70	Erskine College	Soccer	0	60.56	950 – 1,170	21982	39618	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Erskine College Due West, SC Found in Due West, Erskine College accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Erskine College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,982 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,618
71	Erskine College	Softball	0	60.56	950 – 1,170	21982	39618	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Erskine College Due West, SC Found in Due West, Erskine College accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Erskine College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,982 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,618
72	Erskine College	Tennis	0	60.56	950 – 1,170	21982	39618	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Erskine College Due West, SC Found in Due West, Erskine College accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Erskine College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,982 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,618
73	Erskine College	Volleyball	0	60.56	950 – 1,170	21982	39618	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Erskine College Due West, SC Found in Due West, Erskine College accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Erskine College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,982 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,618
74	Erskine College	Beach Volleyball	0	60.56	950 – 1,170	21982	39618	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Erskine College Due West, SC Found in Due West, Erskine College accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Erskine College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,982 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,618
75	Erskine College	Rodeo	0	60.56	950 – 1,170	21982	39618	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Erskine College Due West, SC Found in Due West, Erskine College accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Erskine College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rodeo Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,982 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,618
76	Francis Marion University	Baseball	0	86.39	880 – 1,150	11231	36304	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Francis Marion University Florence, SC Located in Florence, Francis Marion University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $41 to apply. Approximately 46% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and around 18% of students will......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 880 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,304
77	Francis Marion University	Basketball	0	86.39	880 – 1,150	11231	36304	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Francis Marion University Florence, SC Located in Florence, Francis Marion University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $41 to apply. Approximately 46% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and around 18% of students will......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 880 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,304
78	Francis Marion University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	86.39	880 – 1,150	11231	36304	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Francis Marion University Florence, SC Located in Florence, Francis Marion University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $41 to apply. Approximately 46% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and around 18% of students will......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 880 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,304
79	Francis Marion University	Golf	0	86.39	880 – 1,150	11231	36304	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Francis Marion University Florence, SC Located in Florence, Francis Marion University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $41 to apply. Approximately 46% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and around 18% of students will......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 880 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,304
80	Francis Marion University	Soccer	0	86.39	880 – 1,150	11231	36304	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Francis Marion University Florence, SC Located in Florence, Francis Marion University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $41 to apply. Approximately 46% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and around 18% of students will......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 880 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,304
81	Francis Marion University	Softball	0	86.39	880 – 1,150	11231	36304	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Francis Marion University Florence, SC Located in Florence, Francis Marion University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $41 to apply. Approximately 46% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and around 18% of students will......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 880 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,304
82	Francis Marion University	Tennis	0	86.39	880 – 1,150	11231	36304	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Francis Marion University Florence, SC Located in Florence, Francis Marion University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $41 to apply. Approximately 46% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and around 18% of students will......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 880 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,304
83	Francis Marion University	Volleyball	0	86.39	880 – 1,150	11231	36304	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Francis Marion University Florence, SC Located in Florence, Francis Marion University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $41 to apply. Approximately 46% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and around 18% of students will......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 880 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,304
84	Francis Marion University	Other Sports	0	86.39	880 – 1,150	11231	36304	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Francis Marion University Florence, SC Located in Florence, Francis Marion University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $41 to apply. Approximately 46% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and around 18% of students will......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 880 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,304
85	Lees-McRae College	Basketball	0	76.85	1,040 – 1,240	26009	41599	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Lees-McRae College Banner Elk, NC Located in Banner Elk, Lees-McRae College’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,009 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,599
86	Lees-McRae College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	76.85	1,040 – 1,240	26009	41599	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Lees-McRae College Banner Elk, NC Located in Banner Elk, Lees-McRae College’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,009 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,599
87	Lees-McRae College	Lacrosse	0	76.85	1,040 – 1,240	26009	41599	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Lees-McRae College Banner Elk, NC Located in Banner Elk, Lees-McRae College’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,009 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,599
88	Lees-McRae College	Soccer	0	76.85	1,040 – 1,240	26009	41599	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Lees-McRae College Banner Elk, NC Located in Banner Elk, Lees-McRae College’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,009 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,599
89	Lees-McRae College	Softball	0	76.85	1,040 – 1,240	26009	41599	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Lees-McRae College Banner Elk, NC Located in Banner Elk, Lees-McRae College’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,009 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,599
90	Lees-McRae College	Swimming	0	76.85	1,040 – 1,240	26009	41599	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Lees-McRae College Banner Elk, NC Located in Banner Elk, Lees-McRae College’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,009 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,599
91	Lees-McRae College	Tennis	0	76.85	1,040 – 1,240	26009	41599	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Lees-McRae College Banner Elk, NC Located in Banner Elk, Lees-McRae College’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,009 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,599
92	Lees-McRae College	Volleyball	0	76.85	1,040 – 1,240	26009	41599	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Lees-McRae College Banner Elk, NC Located in Banner Elk, Lees-McRae College’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,009 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,599
93	Lees-McRae College	Other Sports	0	76.85	1,040 – 1,240	26009	41599	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Lees-McRae College Banner Elk, NC Located in Banner Elk, Lees-McRae College’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,009 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,599
94	Southern Wesleyan University	Baseball	0	100	1,020 – 1,160	20336	41489	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC Found in Central, Southern Wesleyan University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Southern Wesleyan University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and 45% of students will graduate in four......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $20,336 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,489
95	Southern Wesleyan University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	100	1,020 – 1,160	20336	41489	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC Found in Central, Southern Wesleyan University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Southern Wesleyan University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and 45% of students will graduate in four......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $20,336 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,489
96	Southern Wesleyan University	Lacrosse	0	100	1,020 – 1,160	20336	41489	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC Found in Central, Southern Wesleyan University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Southern Wesleyan University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and 45% of students will graduate in four......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $20,336 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,489
97	Southern Wesleyan University	Soccer	0	100	1,020 – 1,160	20336	41489	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC Found in Central, Southern Wesleyan University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Southern Wesleyan University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and 45% of students will graduate in four......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $20,336 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,489
98	Southern Wesleyan University	Softball	0	100	1,020 – 1,160	20336	41489	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC Found in Central, Southern Wesleyan University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Southern Wesleyan University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and 45% of students will graduate in four......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $20,336 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,489
99	Young Harris College	Baseball	0	64.02	970 – 1,140	20509	36389	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Young Harris College Young Harris, GA Located in Young Harris, Young Harris College accepts 64% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $20,509 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,389
100	Young Harris College	Basketball	0	64.02	970 – 1,140	20509	36389	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Young Harris College Young Harris, GA Located in Young Harris, Young Harris College accepts 64% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $20,509 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,389
101	Young Harris College	Golf	0	64.02	970 – 1,140	20509	36389	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Young Harris College Young Harris, GA Located in Young Harris, Young Harris College accepts 64% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $20,509 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,389
102	Young Harris College	Lacrosse	0	64.02	970 – 1,140	20509	36389	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Young Harris College Young Harris, GA Located in Young Harris, Young Harris College accepts 64% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $20,509 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,389
103	Young Harris College	Soccer	0	64.02	970 – 1,140	20509	36389	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Young Harris College Young Harris, GA Located in Young Harris, Young Harris College accepts 64% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $20,509 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,389
104	Young Harris College	Softball	0	64.02	970 – 1,140	20509	36389	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Young Harris College Young Harris, GA Located in Young Harris, Young Harris College accepts 64% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $20,509 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,389
105	Young Harris College	Tennis	0	64.02	970 – 1,140	20509	36389	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Young Harris College Young Harris, GA Located in Young Harris, Young Harris College accepts 64% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $20,509 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,389
106	Young Harris College	Cross Country	0	64.02	970 – 1,140	20509	36389	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Young Harris College Young Harris, GA Located in Young Harris, Young Harris College accepts 64% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $20,509 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,389
107	Young Harris College	Volleyball	0	64.02	970 – 1,140	20509	36389	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Young Harris College Young Harris, GA Located in Young Harris, Young Harris College accepts 64% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $20,509 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,389
108	Southern Wesleyan University	Volleyball	-1	100	1,020 – 1,160	20336	41489	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC Found in Central, Southern Wesleyan University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Southern Wesleyan University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and 45% of students will graduate in four......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $20,336 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,489
109	University of Mount Olive	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-944	77.75	850 – 1,040	17893	43026	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC Found in Mount Olive, the University of Mount Olive accepts 78% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 96% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $17,893 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,026
110	University of Mount Olive	Softball	-6574	77.75	850 – 1,040	17893	43026	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC Found in Mount Olive, the University of Mount Olive accepts 78% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 96% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $17,893 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,026
111	University of Mount Olive	Golf	-8305	77.75	850 – 1,040	17893	43026	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC Found in Mount Olive, the University of Mount Olive accepts 78% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 96% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $17,893 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,026
112	University of Mount Olive	Tennis	-16699	77.75	850 – 1,040	17893	43026	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC Found in Mount Olive, the University of Mount Olive accepts 78% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 96% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $17,893 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,026
113	University of Mount Olive	Baseball	-19916	77.75	850 – 1,040	17893	43026	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC Found in Mount Olive, the University of Mount Olive accepts 78% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 96% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $17,893 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,026

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas

Wrestling

$111,038 5,238.4%

77.8%

850 – 1,040

$17,893

$43,026

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas

Other Sports

$101,923 78.0%

53.4%

970 – 1,170

$19,006

$37,595

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas

Golf

$47,638 373.0%

64.2%

1,040 – 1,240

$19,438

$33,110

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas

Softball

$39,720 342.0%

53.4%

970 – 1,170

$19,006

$37,595

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas

Other Sports

$36,317 15.2%

99.7%

930 – 1,140

$23,282

$52,248

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas

Wrestling

$35,226 444.8%

53.4%

970 – 1,170

$19,006

$37,595

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas

Baseball

$34,719 36.3%

53.4%

970 – 1,170

$19,006

$37,595

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas

Basketball

$29,328 306.7%

77.8%

850 – 1,040

$17,893

$43,026

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas

Basketball

$27,827 63.6%

99.7%

930 – 1,140

$23,282

$52,248

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas

Baseball

$27,613 15.6%

99.7%

930 – 1,140

$23,282

$52,248

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Conference Carolinas

Basketball

$26,435 317.0%

64.2%

1,040 – 1,240

$19,438

$33,110

$111,038
5,238.4%

$101,923
78.0%

$47,638
373.0%

$39,720
342.0%

$36,317
15.2%

$35,226
444.8%

$34,719
36.3%

$29,328
306.7%

$27,827
63.6%

$27,613
15.6%

$26,435
317.0%

$23,380
704.1%

$20,909
601.6%

$20,441
7.5%

$20,264
1,200.1%

$19,479
95.9%

$19,410
17.8%

$18,612
34.0%