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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	Saint Martin's University	Baseball	187361	89.8	940 – 1,170	22779	57998	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 83% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $187,361 122.0% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
2	University of Alaska Fairbanks	Ice Hockey	148733	62.12	1,030 – 1,270	9985	40746	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK UAF, otherwise known as “Alaska,” is a flagship, land grant, space grant, and sea grant school. 71% of attending students receive institutional grant aid, $6,016 on average. Blue and gold are the official colors of UAF and the mascot is Nanook, a mighty polar bear of Inuit legend....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports $148,733 389.3% Acceptance Rate 62.1% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $9,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,746
3	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	Track and Field (Indoor)	99183	91.98	1,010 – 1,270	13837	37382	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA Located in Arcata, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s acceptance rate is 92% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 46% of students attending California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports $99,183 Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $13,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,382
4	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	Track and Field (Outdoor)	99183	91.98	1,010 – 1,270	13837	37382	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA Located in Arcata, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s acceptance rate is 92% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 46% of students attending California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports $99,183 24.8% Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $13,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,382
5	Saint Martin's University	Softball	73234	89.8	940 – 1,170	22779	57998	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 83% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $73,234 13.9% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
6	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	Other Sports	67235	91.98	1,010 – 1,270	13837	37382	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA Located in Arcata, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s acceptance rate is 92% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 46% of students attending California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $67,235 61.2% Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $13,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,382
7	Saint Martin's University	Basketball	65179	89.8	940 – 1,170	22779	57998	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 83% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $65,179 262.0% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
8	Saint Martin's University	Soccer	59550	89.8	940 – 1,170	22779	57998	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 83% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $59,550 466.1% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
9	Saint Martin's University	Volleyball	33948	89.8	940 – 1,170	22779	57998	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 83% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $33,948 56.2% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
10	Central Washington University	Baseball	31001	90.61	950 – 1,170	15558	49398	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA Located in Ellensburg, Central Washington University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students attending Central Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $31,001 0.0% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
11	Central Washington University	Basketball	24256	90.61	950 – 1,170	15558	49398	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA Located in Ellensburg, Central Washington University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students attending Central Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $24,256 241.8% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
12	University of Alaska Fairbanks	Basketball	21354	62.12	1,030 – 1,270	9985	40746	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK UAF, otherwise known as “Alaska,” is a flagship, land grant, space grant, and sea grant school. 71% of attending students receive institutional grant aid, $6,016 on average. Blue and gold are the official colors of UAF and the mascot is Nanook, a mighty polar bear of Inuit legend....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $21,354 21.3% Acceptance Rate 62.1% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $9,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,746
13	University of Alaska Fairbanks	Skiing	19525	62.12	1,030 – 1,270	9985	40746	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK UAF, otherwise known as “Alaska,” is a flagship, land grant, space grant, and sea grant school. 71% of attending students receive institutional grant aid, $6,016 on average. Blue and gold are the official colors of UAF and the mascot is Nanook, a mighty polar bear of Inuit legend....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports $19,525 401.3% Acceptance Rate 62.1% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $9,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,746
14	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	Cross Country	13988	91.98	1,010 – 1,270	13837	37382	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA Located in Arcata, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s acceptance rate is 92% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 46% of students attending California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $13,988 88.6% Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $13,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,382
15	Saint Martin's University	Golf	9051	89.8	940 – 1,170	22779	57998	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 83% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $9,051 106.2% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
16	University of Alaska Fairbanks	Rifle	8564	62.12	1,030 – 1,270	9985	40746	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK UAF, otherwise known as “Alaska,” is a flagship, land grant, space grant, and sea grant school. 71% of attending students receive institutional grant aid, $6,016 on average. Blue and gold are the official colors of UAF and the mascot is Nanook, a mighty polar bear of Inuit legend....Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports $8,564 22.2% Acceptance Rate 62.1% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $9,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,746
17	Saint Martin's University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	7200	89.8	940 – 1,170	22779	57998	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 83% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $7,200 88.1% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
18	University of Alaska Fairbanks	Volleyball	6328	62.12	1,030 – 1,270	9985	40746	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK UAF, otherwise known as “Alaska,” is a flagship, land grant, space grant, and sea grant school. 71% of attending students receive institutional grant aid, $6,016 on average. Blue and gold are the official colors of UAF and the mascot is Nanook, a mighty polar bear of Inuit legend....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $6,328 45.7% Acceptance Rate 62.1% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $9,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,746
19	University of Alaska Fairbanks	Cross Country	5459	62.12	1,030 – 1,270	9985	40746	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK UAF, otherwise known as “Alaska,” is a flagship, land grant, space grant, and sea grant school. 71% of attending students receive institutional grant aid, $6,016 on average. Blue and gold are the official colors of UAF and the mascot is Nanook, a mighty polar bear of Inuit legend....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $5,459 258.9% Acceptance Rate 62.1% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $9,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,746
20	Central Washington University	Soccer	4536	90.61	950 – 1,170	15558	49398	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA Located in Ellensburg, Central Washington University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students attending Central Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $4,536 72.2% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
21	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	Basketball	2736	91.98	1,010 – 1,270	13837	37382	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA Located in Arcata, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s acceptance rate is 92% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 46% of students attending California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $2,736 104.4% Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $13,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,382
22	University of Alaska Fairbanks	Swimming	1808	62.12	1,030 – 1,270	9985	40746	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK UAF, otherwise known as “Alaska,” is a flagship, land grant, space grant, and sea grant school. 71% of attending students receive institutional grant aid, $6,016 on average. Blue and gold are the official colors of UAF and the mascot is Nanook, a mighty polar bear of Inuit legend....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports $1,808 0.0% Acceptance Rate 62.1% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $9,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,746
23	Central Washington University	Other Sports	1327	90.61	950 – 1,170	15558	49398	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA Located in Ellensburg, Central Washington University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students attending Central Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $1,327 41.5% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
24	Central Washington University	Football	0	90.61	950 – 1,170	15558	49398	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA Located in Ellensburg, Central Washington University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students attending Central Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
25	Central Washington University	Softball	0	90.61	950 – 1,170	15558	49398	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA Located in Ellensburg, Central Washington University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students attending Central Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
26	Central Washington University	Volleyball	0	90.61	950 – 1,170	15558	49398	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA Located in Ellensburg, Central Washington University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students attending Central Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
27	Montana State University Billings	Baseball	0	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
28	Montana State University Billings	Basketball	0	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
29	Montana State University Billings	Golf	0	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
30	Montana State University Billings	Soccer	0	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
31	Montana State University Billings	Softball	0	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
32	Montana State University Billings	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
33	Montana State University Billings	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
34	Montana State University Billings	Cross Country	0	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
35	Montana State University Billings	Volleyball	0	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
36	Montana State University Billings	Other Sports	0	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
37	Northwest Nazarene University	Baseball	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
38	Northwest Nazarene University	Basketball	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
39	Northwest Nazarene University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
40	Northwest Nazarene University	Golf	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
41	Northwest Nazarene University	Soccer	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
42	Northwest Nazarene University	Softball	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
43	Northwest Nazarene University	Volleyball	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
44	Seattle Pacific University	Basketball	0	83.39	1,070 – 1,310	26155	51496	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA The motto of Seattle Pacific University is “Engaging the Culture, Changing the World.” It’s a private institution, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, offering 77 programs....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
45	Seattle Pacific University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	83.39	1,070 – 1,310	26155	51496	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA The motto of Seattle Pacific University is “Engaging the Culture, Changing the World.” It’s a private institution, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, offering 77 programs....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
46	Seattle Pacific University	Rowing	0	83.39	1,070 – 1,310	26155	51496	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA The motto of Seattle Pacific University is “Engaging the Culture, Changing the World.” It’s a private institution, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, offering 77 programs....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
47	Seattle Pacific University	Soccer	0	83.39	1,070 – 1,310	26155	51496	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA The motto of Seattle Pacific University is “Engaging the Culture, Changing the World.” It’s a private institution, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, offering 77 programs....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
48	Seattle Pacific University	Volleyball	0	83.39	1,070 – 1,310	26155	51496	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA The motto of Seattle Pacific University is “Engaging the Culture, Changing the World.” It’s a private institution, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, offering 77 programs....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
49	University of Alaska Anchorage	Basketball	0	59.58	990 – 1,200	13931	42313	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Located in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Anchorage’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 58% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
50	University of Alaska Anchorage	Gymnastics	0	59.58	990 – 1,200	13931	42313	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Located in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Anchorage’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 58% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
51	University of Alaska Anchorage	Ice Hockey	0	59.58	990 – 1,200	13931	42313	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Located in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Anchorage’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 58% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
52	University of Alaska Anchorage	Skiing	0	59.58	990 – 1,200	13931	42313	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Located in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Anchorage’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 58% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
53	University of Alaska Anchorage	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	59.58	990 – 1,200	13931	42313	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Located in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Anchorage’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 58% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
54	University of Alaska Anchorage	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	59.58	990 – 1,200	13931	42313	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Located in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Anchorage’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 58% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
55	University of Alaska Anchorage	Cross Country	0	59.58	990 – 1,200	13931	42313	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Located in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Anchorage’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 58% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
56	University of Alaska Anchorage	Volleyball	0	59.58	990 – 1,200	13931	42313	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Located in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Anchorage’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 58% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 59.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
57	Western Washington University	Basketball	0	93.25	1,110 – 1,330	22096	45272	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 93% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 89% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $22,096 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
58	Western Washington University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	93.25	1,110 – 1,330	22096	45272	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 93% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 89% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $22,096 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
59	Western Washington University	Golf	0	93.25	1,110 – 1,330	22096	45272	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 93% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 89% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $22,096 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
60	Western Washington University	Rowing	0	93.25	1,110 – 1,330	22096	45272	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 93% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 89% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $22,096 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
61	Western Washington University	Soccer	0	93.25	1,110 – 1,330	22096	45272	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 93% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 89% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $22,096 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
62	Western Washington University	Softball	0	93.25	1,110 – 1,330	22096	45272	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 93% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 89% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $22,096 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
63	Western Washington University	Volleyball	0	93.25	1,110 – 1,330	22096	45272	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 93% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 89% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $22,096 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
64	Central Washington University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-1	90.61	950 – 1,170	15558	49398	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA Located in Ellensburg, Central Washington University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students attending Central Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
65	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	Softball	-35138	91.98	1,010 – 1,270	13837	37382	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA Located in Arcata, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s acceptance rate is 92% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 46% of students attending California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $13,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,382
66	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	Rowing	-68000	91.98	1,010 – 1,270	13837	37382	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA Located in Arcata, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s acceptance rate is 92% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 46% of students attending California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $13,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,382
67	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	Volleyball	-81660	91.98	1,010 – 1,270	13837	37382	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA Located in Arcata, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s acceptance rate is 92% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 46% of students attending California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $13,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,382
68	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	Soccer	-94826	91.98	1,010 – 1,270	13837	37382	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA Located in Arcata, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s acceptance rate is 92% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 46% of students attending California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $13,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,382

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Baseball

$187,361 122.0%

89.8%

940 – 1,170

$22,779

$57,998

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Ice Hockey

$148,733 389.3%

62.1%

1,030 – 1,270

$9,985

$40,746

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Track and Field (Indoor)

$99,183

92.0%

1,010 – 1,270

$13,837

$37,382

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Track and Field (Outdoor)

$99,183 24.8%

92.0%

1,010 – 1,270

$13,837

$37,382

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Softball

$73,234 13.9%

89.8%

940 – 1,170

$22,779

$57,998

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Other Sports

$67,235 61.2%

92.0%

1,010 – 1,270

$13,837

$37,382

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Basketball

$65,179 262.0%

89.8%

940 – 1,170

$22,779

$57,998

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Soccer

$59,550 466.1%

89.8%

940 – 1,170

$22,779

$57,998

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Volleyball

$33,948 56.2%

89.8%

940 – 1,170

$22,779

$57,998

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Baseball

$31,001 0.0%

90.6%

950 – 1,170

$15,558

$49,398

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Basketball

$24,256 241.8%

90.6%

950 – 1,170

$15,558

$49,398

$187,361
122.0%

$148,733
389.3%

$99,183
24.8%

$73,234
13.9%

$67,235
61.2%

$65,179
262.0%

$59,550
466.1%

$33,948
56.2%

$31,001
0.0%

$24,256
241.8%

$21,354
21.3%

$19,525
401.3%

$13,988
88.6%

$9,051
106.2%

$8,564
22.2%

$7,200
88.1%

$6,328
45.7%