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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	Pacific Lutheran University	Football	233563	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $233,563 61.8% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
2	Hilbert College	Basketball	199731	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $199,731 0.0% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
3	Hilbert College	Soccer	96039	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $96,039 0.0% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
4	Hilbert College	Baseball	89767	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $89,767 0.0% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
5	Pacific Lutheran University	Soccer	86187	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $86,187 16.2% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
6	Pacific Lutheran University	Softball	75642	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $75,642 25.0% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
7	Pacific Lutheran University	Baseball	73014	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $73,014 9.4% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
8	Pacific Lutheran University	Basketball	60331	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $60,331 31.1% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
9	Hilbert College	Softball	60208	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $60,208 0.0% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
10	Pacific Lutheran University	Volleyball	54318	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $54,318 0.7% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
11	Pacific Lutheran University	Swimming	39155	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports $39,155 14.3% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
12	Pacific Lutheran University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	37917	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports $37,917 15.6% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
13	Hilbert College	Volleyball	34110	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $34,110 0.0% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
14	Hilbert College	Football	24381	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $24,381 0.0% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
15	Pacific Lutheran University	Golf	22074	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $22,074 233.7% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
16	Hilbert College	Lacrosse	21086	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports $21,086 0.0% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
17	Pacific Lutheran University	Rowing	17703	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports $17,703 68.0% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
18	Pacific Lutheran University	Cross Country	17672	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $17,672 32.4% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
19	Hilbert College	Ice Hockey	9931	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports $9,931 0.0% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
20	Hilbert College	Golf	3894	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $3,894 0.0% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
21	Hilbert College	Cross Country	3063	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $3,063 0.0% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
22	Hilbert College	Bowling	407	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports $407 0.0% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
23	Lyon College	Golf	5	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $5 0.0% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
24	Albertus Magnus College	Baseball	0	64.37	850 – 1,100	30179	47153	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
25	Albertus Magnus College	Basketball	0	64.37	850 – 1,100	30179	47153	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
26	Albertus Magnus College	Field Hockey	0	64.37	850 – 1,100	30179	47153	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
27	Albertus Magnus College	Golf	0	64.37	850 – 1,100	30179	47153	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
28	Albertus Magnus College	Ice Hockey	0	64.37	850 – 1,100	30179	47153	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
29	Albertus Magnus College	Lacrosse	0	64.37	850 – 1,100	30179	47153	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
30	Albertus Magnus College	Soccer	0	64.37	850 – 1,100	30179	47153	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
31	Albertus Magnus College	Softball	0	64.37	850 – 1,100	30179	47153	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
32	Albertus Magnus College	Swimming	0	64.37	850 – 1,100	30179	47153	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
33	Albertus Magnus College	Tennis	0	64.37	850 – 1,100	30179	47153	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
34	Albertus Magnus College	Volleyball	0	64.37	850 – 1,100	30179	47153	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
35	Cairn University-Langhorne	Baseball	0	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
36	Cairn University-Langhorne	Basketball	0	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
37	Cairn University-Langhorne	Lacrosse	0	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
38	Cairn University-Langhorne	Soccer	0	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
39	Cairn University-Langhorne	Softball	0	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
40	Cairn University-Langhorne	Tennis	0	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
41	Cairn University-Langhorne	Cross Country	0	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
42	Cairn University-Langhorne	Volleyball	0	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
43	Hilbert College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
44	King's College	Baseball	0	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
45	King's College	Basketball	0	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
46	King's College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
47	King's College	Field Hockey	0	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
48	King's College	Football	0	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
49	King's College	Golf	0	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
50	King's College	Ice Hockey	0	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
51	King's College	Lacrosse	0	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
52	King's College	Soccer	0	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
53	King's College	Softball	0	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
54	King's College	Swimming	0	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
55	King's College	Tennis	0	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
56	King's College	Volleyball	0	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
57	King's College	Wrestling	0	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
58	Lyon College	Baseball	0	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
59	Lyon College	Basketball	0	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
60	Lyon College	Football	0	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
61	Lyon College	Soccer	0	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
62	Lyon College	Softball	0	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
63	Lyon College	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
64	Lyon College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
65	Lyon College	Cross Country	0	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
66	Lyon College	Volleyball	0	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
67	Lyon College	Wrestling	0	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
68	Lyon College	Other Sports	0	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
69	Maine Maritime Academy	Basketball	0	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
70	Maine Maritime Academy	Football	0	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
71	Maine Maritime Academy	Golf	0	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
72	Maine Maritime Academy	Lacrosse	0	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
73	Maine Maritime Academy	Soccer	0	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
74	Maine Maritime Academy	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
75	Maine Maritime Academy	Cross Country	0	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
76	Maine Maritime Academy	Volleyball	0	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
77	Maine Maritime Academy	Wrestling	0	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
78	University of California-Santa Cruz	Basketball	0	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
79	University of California-Santa Cruz	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
80	University of California-Santa Cruz	Golf	0	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
81	University of California-Santa Cruz	Soccer	0	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
82	University of California-Santa Cruz	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
83	University of California-Santa Cruz	Swimming	0	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
84	University of California-Santa Cruz	Tennis	0	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
85	University of California-Santa Cruz	Volleyball	0	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents

Football

$233,563 61.8%

78.0%

1,070 – 1,290

$23,841

$52,212

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents

Basketball

$199,731 0.0%

98.0%

970 – 1,240

$22,224

$45,369

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents

Soccer

$96,039 0.0%

98.0%

970 – 1,240

$22,224

$45,369

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents

Baseball

$89,767 0.0%

98.0%

970 – 1,240

$22,224

$45,369

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents

Soccer

$86,187 16.2%

78.0%

1,070 – 1,290

$23,841

$52,212

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents

Softball

$75,642 25.0%

78.0%

1,070 – 1,290

$23,841

$52,212

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents

Baseball

$73,014 9.4%

78.0%

1,070 – 1,290

$23,841

$52,212

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents

Basketball

$60,331 31.1%

78.0%

1,070 – 1,290

$23,841

$52,212

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents

Softball

$60,208 0.0%

98.0%

970 – 1,240

$22,224

$45,369

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents

Volleyball

$54,318 0.7%

78.0%

1,070 – 1,290

$23,841

$52,212

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Division III Independents

Swimming

$39,155 14.3%

78.0%

1,070 – 1,290

$23,841

$52,212

$233,563
61.8%

$199,731
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$96,039
0.0%

$89,767
0.0%

$86,187
16.2%

$75,642
25.0%

$73,014
9.4%

$60,331
31.1%

$60,208
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$54,318
0.7%

$39,155
14.3%

$37,917
15.6%

$34,110
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$24,381
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$22,074
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$21,086
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$17,703
68.0%

$17,672
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