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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	Central Washington University	Basketball	190400	90.61	950 – 1,170	19898	49398	#1 2027 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 74% of students attending Central Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $190,400 685.0% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
2	University of Alaska Fairbanks	Basketball	78177	64.24	1,000 – 1,300	11278	40746	#2 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK The Fairbanks campus is the flagship of the University of Alaska system. UAF students wear blue and gold, and their athletes are known as Nanooks, which comes from the Inupiaq word for polar bear. With 110 majors and programs, many study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $78,177 266.1% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $11,278 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,746
3	Central Washington University	Volleyball	22991	90.61	950 – 1,170	19898	49398	#3 2027 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 74% of students attending Central Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $22,991 0.0% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
4	Montana State University Billings	Basketball	22730	100	1,000 – 1,180	15018	39531	#4 2027 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 78% 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 $22,730 0.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
5	University of Alaska Fairbanks	Swimming	19639	64.24	1,000 – 1,300	11278	40746	#5 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK The Fairbanks campus is the flagship of the University of Alaska system. UAF students wear blue and gold, and their athletes are known as Nanooks, which comes from the Inupiaq word for polar bear. With 110 majors and programs, many study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports $19,639 986.2% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $11,278 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,746
6	Montana State University Billings	Baseball	19423	100	1,000 – 1,180	15018	39531	#6 2027 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 78% 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 $19,423 0.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
7	Montana State University Billings	Soccer	11608	100	1,000 – 1,180	15018	39531	#7 2027 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 78% 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 $11,608 0.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
8	Central Washington University	Baseball	10738	90.61	950 – 1,170	19898	49398	#8 2027 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 74% of students attending Central Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $10,738 65.4% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
9	Montana State University Billings	Volleyball	10421	100	1,000 – 1,180	15018	39531	#9 2027 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 78% 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 $10,421 0.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
10	University of Alaska Fairbanks	Cross Country	10266	64.24	1,000 – 1,300	11278	40746	#10 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK The Fairbanks campus is the flagship of the University of Alaska system. UAF students wear blue and gold, and their athletes are known as Nanooks, which comes from the Inupiaq word for polar bear. With 110 majors and programs, many study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $10,266 88.1% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $11,278 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,746
11	Central Washington University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	8845	90.61	950 – 1,170	19898	49398	#11 2027 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 74% 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 $8,845 884,600.0% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
12	University of Alaska Fairbanks	Volleyball	7213	64.24	1,000 – 1,300	11278	40746	#12 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK The Fairbanks campus is the flagship of the University of Alaska system. UAF students wear blue and gold, and their athletes are known as Nanooks, which comes from the Inupiaq word for polar bear. With 110 majors and programs, many study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $7,213 14.0% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $11,278 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,746
13	Montana State University Billings	Softball	6162	100	1,000 – 1,180	15018	39531	#13 2027 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 78% 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 $6,162 0.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
14	Central Washington University	Other Sports	1	90.61	950 – 1,170	19898	49398	#14 2027 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 74% 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 99.9% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
15	Central Washington University	Football	0	90.61	950 – 1,170	19898	49398	#15 2027 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 74% 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 $19,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
16	Northwest Nazarene University	Baseball	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	30178	45488	#16 2027 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 $25,146 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 $30,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
17	Northwest Nazarene University	Basketball	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	30178	45488	#17 2027 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 $25,146 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 $30,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
18	Northwest Nazarene University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	30178	45488	#18 2027 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 $25,146 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 $30,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
19	Northwest Nazarene University	Golf	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	30178	45488	#19 2027 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 $25,146 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 $30,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
20	Northwest Nazarene University	Soccer	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	30178	45488	#20 2027 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 $25,146 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 $30,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
21	Northwest Nazarene University	Softball	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	30178	45488	#21 2027 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 $25,146 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 $30,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
22	Northwest Nazarene University	Volleyball	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	30178	45488	#22 2027 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 $25,146 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 $30,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
23	Saint Martin's University	Baseball	0	93.45	970 – 1,240	29116	57998	#23 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 74% of students......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $29,116 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
24	Saint Martin's University	Basketball	0	93.45	970 – 1,240	29116	57998	#24 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 74% of students......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $29,116 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
25	Saint Martin's University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	93.45	970 – 1,240	29116	57998	#25 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 74% of students......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $29,116 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
26	Saint Martin's University	Golf	0	93.45	970 – 1,240	29116	57998	#26 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 74% of students......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $29,116 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
27	Saint Martin's University	Soccer	0	93.45	970 – 1,240	29116	57998	#27 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 74% of students......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $29,116 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
28	Saint Martin's University	Softball	0	93.45	970 – 1,240	29116	57998	#28 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 74% of students......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $29,116 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
29	Saint Martin's University	Volleyball	0	93.45	970 – 1,240	29116	57998	#29 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 74% of students......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $29,116 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
30	Seattle Pacific University	Basketball	0	93.01	1,040 – 1,320	25232	51496	#30 2027 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 75 programs. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General are popular options....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
31	Seattle Pacific University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	93.01	1,040 – 1,320	25232	51496	#31 2027 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 75 programs. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General are popular options....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
32	Seattle Pacific University	Golf	0	93.01	1,040 – 1,320	25232	51496	#32 2027 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 75 programs. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General are popular options....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
33	Seattle Pacific University	Rowing	0	93.01	1,040 – 1,320	25232	51496	#33 2027 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 75 programs. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General are popular options....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
34	Seattle Pacific University	Soccer	0	93.01	1,040 – 1,320	25232	51496	#34 2027 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 75 programs. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General are popular options....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
35	Seattle Pacific University	Volleyball	0	93.01	1,040 – 1,320	25232	51496	#35 2027 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 75 programs. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General are popular options....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
36	University of Alaska Anchorage	Basketball	0	100	990 – 1,200	16039	42313	#36 2027 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 100%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 55% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,039 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
37	University of Alaska Anchorage	Gymnastics	0	100	990 – 1,200	16039	42313	#37 2027 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 100%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 55% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,039 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
38	University of Alaska Anchorage	Ice Hockey	0	100	990 – 1,200	16039	42313	#38 2027 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 100%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 55% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,039 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
39	University of Alaska Anchorage	Skiing	0	100	990 – 1,200	16039	42313	#39 2027 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 100%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 55% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,039 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
40	University of Alaska Anchorage	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	100	990 – 1,200	16039	42313	#40 2027 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 100%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 55% 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 100.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,039 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
41	University of Alaska Anchorage	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	100	990 – 1,200	16039	42313	#41 2027 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 100%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 55% 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 100.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,039 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
42	University of Alaska Anchorage	Cross Country	0	100	990 – 1,200	16039	42313	#42 2027 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 100%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 55% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,039 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
43	University of Alaska Anchorage	Volleyball	0	100	990 – 1,200	16039	42313	#43 2027 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 100%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 55% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,039 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
44	University of Alaska Fairbanks	Ice Hockey	0	64.24	1,000 – 1,300	11278	40746	#44 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK The Fairbanks campus is the flagship of the University of Alaska system. UAF students wear blue and gold, and their athletes are known as Nanooks, which comes from the Inupiaq word for polar bear. With 110 majors and programs, many study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $11,278 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,746
45	University of Alaska Fairbanks	Rifle	0	64.24	1,000 – 1,300	11278	40746	#45 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK The Fairbanks campus is the flagship of the University of Alaska system. UAF students wear blue and gold, and their athletes are known as Nanooks, which comes from the Inupiaq word for polar bear. With 110 majors and programs, many study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $11,278 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,746
46	University of Alaska Fairbanks	Skiing	0	64.24	1,000 – 1,300	11278	40746	#46 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK The Fairbanks campus is the flagship of the University of Alaska system. UAF students wear blue and gold, and their athletes are known as Nanooks, which comes from the Inupiaq word for polar bear. With 110 majors and programs, many study Business Administration and Management, General. Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $11,278 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,746
47	Western Washington University	Basketball	0	93.71	1,070 – 1,340	24338	45272	#47 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 94% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
48	Western Washington University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	93.71	1,070 – 1,340	24338	45272	#48 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 94% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
49	Western Washington University	Golf	0	93.71	1,070 – 1,340	24338	45272	#49 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 94% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
50	Western Washington University	Rowing	0	93.71	1,070 – 1,340	24338	45272	#50 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 94% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
51	Western Washington University	Soccer	0	93.71	1,070 – 1,340	24338	45272	#51 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 94% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
52	Western Washington University	Softball	0	93.71	1,070 – 1,340	24338	45272	#52 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 94% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
53	Western Washington University	Volleyball	0	93.71	1,070 – 1,340	24338	45272	#53 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 94% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
54	Central Washington University	Soccer	-1	90.61	950 – 1,170	19898	49398	#54 2027 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 74% of students attending Central Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
55	Central Washington University	Softball	-6	90.61	950 – 1,170	19898	49398	#55 2027 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 74% 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 $19,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
56	Montana State University Billings	Cross Country	-4613	100	1,000 – 1,180	15018	39531	#56 2027 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 78% 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 100.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
57	Montana State University Billings	Track and Field (Indoor)	-14462	100	1,000 – 1,180	15018	39531	#57 2027 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 78% 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 100.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
58	Montana State University Billings	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-14462	100	1,000 – 1,180	15018	39531	#58 2027 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 78% 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 100.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
59	Montana State University Billings	Golf	-36807	100	1,000 – 1,180	15018	39531	#59 2027 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 78% 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 100.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531

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2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Basketball

$190,400 685.0%

90.6%

950 – 1,170

$19,898

$49,398

2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Basketball

$78,177 266.1%

64.2%

1,000 – 1,300

$11,278

$40,746

2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Volleyball

$22,991 0.0%

90.6%

950 – 1,170

$19,898

$49,398

2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Basketball

$22,730 0.0%

100.0%

1,000 – 1,180

$15,018

$39,531

2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Swimming

$19,639 986.2%

64.2%

1,000 – 1,300

$11,278

$40,746

2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Baseball

$19,423 0.0%

100.0%

1,000 – 1,180

$15,018

$39,531

2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Soccer

$11,608 0.0%

100.0%

1,000 – 1,180

$15,018

$39,531

2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Baseball

$10,738 65.4%

90.6%

950 – 1,170

$19,898

$49,398

2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Volleyball

$10,421 0.0%

100.0%

1,000 – 1,180

$15,018

$39,531

2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Cross Country

$10,266 88.1%

64.2%

1,000 – 1,300

$11,278

$40,746

2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$8,845 884,600.0%

90.6%

950 – 1,170

$19,898

$49,398

$190,400
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$78,177
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$22,730
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$11,608
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