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This ranking is based on which sports at each institution are the most profitable. Profitable sports programs generally indicate that sports teams on that campus are competitive and draw many fans to games or outings.

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Rank	Institution	Sport	Most Profitable Sports	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Midland University	Other Sports	1531835	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $1,531,835 124.5% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
2	Midland University	Weight Lifting	880043	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Weight Lifting Most Profitable Sports $880,043 5,721.1% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
3	Dakota Wesleyan University	Soccer	711738	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $711,738 2,527.9% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
4	Midland University	Basketball	467663	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $467,663 20.3% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
5	Midland University	Baseball	467136	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $467,136 939.8% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
6	Midland University	Softball	438875	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $438,875 442.4% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
7	Midland University	Soccer	436571	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $436,571 178.2% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
8	Midland University	Bowling	409521	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports $409,521 151.1% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
9	Midland University	Wrestling	390026	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports $390,026 267.4% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
10	Midland University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	357237	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $357,237 40.3% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
11	Dakota Wesleyan University	Football	331589	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $331,589 340.5% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
12	Midland University	Volleyball	272717	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $272,717 224.6% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
13	Midland University	Swimming	214783	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports $214,783 9.8% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
14	Dakota Wesleyan University	Softball	168890	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $168,890 1,951.6% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
15	Dakota Wesleyan University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	163326	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $163,326 789.1% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
16	Concordia University-Nebraska	Softball	162570	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $162,570 811.8% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
17	Morningside University	Softball	124881	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $124,881 31.2% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
18	Dakota Wesleyan University	Wrestling	113709	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports $113,709 92.0% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
19	Concordia University-Nebraska	Basketball	98720	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $98,720 11.0% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
20	Dakota Wesleyan University	Golf	88350	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $88,350 898.3% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
21	Concordia University-Nebraska	Volleyball	82612	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $82,612 5.4% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
22	Concordia University-Nebraska	Football	76958	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $76,958 21.0% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
23	Midland University	Lacrosse	67234	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports $67,234 61.8% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
24	Concordia University-Nebraska	Baseball	66413	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $66,413 74.5% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
25	Northwestern College	Basketball	64671	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $64,671 0.0% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
26	Concordia University-Nebraska	Other Sports	61705	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $61,705 1.8% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
27	Morningside University	Baseball	60354	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $60,354 81.9% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
28	Concordia University-Nebraska	Soccer	58666	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $58,666 90.0% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
29	Midland University	Tennis	58465	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $58,465 194.8% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
30	Doane University	Wrestling	50326	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports $50,326 4.7% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
31	Morningside University	Basketball	47919	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $47,919 599.0% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
32	Northwestern College	Football	41168	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $41,168 438.1% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
33	Waldorf University	Football	41065	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $41,065 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
34	Doane University	Football	39091	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $39,091 48.1% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
35	Waldorf University	Baseball	38813	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $38,813 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
36	Waldorf University	Basketball	38281	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $38,281 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
37	Northwestern College	Softball	33158	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $33,158 371.2% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
38	Dakota Wesleyan University	Baseball	32193	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $32,193 36.7% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
39	Northwestern College	Baseball	31327	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $31,327 297.6% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
40	Waldorf University	Golf	30230	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $30,230 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
41	Doane University	Baseball	28725	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $28,725 8.8% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
42	Waldorf University	Wrestling	22706	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports $22,706 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
43	Midland University	Golf	21973	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $21,973 88.2% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
44	Waldorf University	Volleyball	21944	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $21,944 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
45	Northwestern College	Volleyball	18218	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $18,218 0.0% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
46	Morningside University	Golf	17588	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $17,588 49.2% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
47	Concordia University-Nebraska	Golf	16977	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $16,977 13.6% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
48	Briar Cliff University	Volleyball	15580	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $15,580 39.3% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
49	Morningside University	Football	14821	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $14,821 21.1% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
50	Doane University	Volleyball	14264	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $14,264 201.6% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
51	Northwestern College	Golf	13898	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $13,898 606.9% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
52	Briar Cliff University	Baseball	13224	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $13,224 89.4% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
53	Concordia University-Nebraska	Wrestling	13073	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports $13,073 21.2% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
54	Briar Cliff University	Basketball	10058	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $10,058 138.5% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
55	Waldorf University	Other Sports	9073	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $9,073 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
56	Northwestern College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	8904	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $8,904 122.6% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
57	Waldorf University	Bowling	8643	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports $8,643 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
58	Doane University	Basketball	8518	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $8,518 19.9% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
59	Concordia University-Nebraska	Tennis	7472	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $7,472 4.2% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
60	Briar Cliff University	Softball	7308	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $7,308 38.7% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
61	Briar Cliff University	Soccer	5245	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $5,245 239.1% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
62	Waldorf University	Cross Country	3850	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $3,850 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
63	Northwestern College	Wrestling	3790	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports $3,790 37,800.0% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
64	Doane University	Rifle	3570	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports $3,570 90.5% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
65	Doane University	Tennis	3123	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $3,123 150.0% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
66	Morningside University	Swimming	3008	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports $3,008 74.8% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
67	Doane University	Golf	2110	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $2,110 77.5% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
68	Waldorf University	Ice Hockey	2106	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports $2,106 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
69	Northwestern College	Tennis	1808	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $1,808 0.0% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
70	Briar Cliff University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1780	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $1,780 101.8% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
71	Northwestern College	Soccer	1691	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $1,691 88.9% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
72	Briar Cliff University	Football	1293	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $1,293 94.1% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
73	Briar Cliff University	Golf	1290	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $1,290 105.6% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
74	Briar Cliff University	Wrestling	1214	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports $1,214 107.5% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
75	Waldorf University	Softball	1180	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $1,180 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
76	Briar Cliff University	Other Sports	1153	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $1,153 119.8% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
77	Waldorf University	Rifle	805	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports $805 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
78	Morningside University	Soccer	442	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $442 102.8% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
79	Dordt University	Baseball	0	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
80	Dordt University	Basketball	0	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
81	Dordt University	Football	0	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
82	Dordt University	Golf	0	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
83	Dordt University	Soccer	0	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
84	Dordt University	Softball	0	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
85	Dordt University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
86	Dordt University	Cross Country	0	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
87	Dordt University	Volleyball	0	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
88	Dordt University	Other Sports	0	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
89	Hastings College	Baseball	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
90	Hastings College	Basketball	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
91	Hastings College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
92	Hastings College	Football	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
93	Hastings College	Golf	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
94	Hastings College	Rifle	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
95	Hastings College	Soccer	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
96	Hastings College	Softball	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
97	Hastings College	Tennis	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
98	Hastings College	Volleyball	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
99	Hastings College	Wrestling	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
100	Hastings College	Other Sports	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
101	Hastings College	Bowling	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
102	Mount Marty University	Baseball	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
103	Mount Marty University	Basketball	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
104	Mount Marty University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
105	Mount Marty University	Football	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
106	Mount Marty University	Golf	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
107	Mount Marty University	Soccer	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
108	Mount Marty University	Softball	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
109	Mount Marty University	Tennis	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
110	Mount Marty University	Volleyball	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
111	Mount Marty University	Other Sports	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
112	Mount Marty University	Archery	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Archery Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
113	Northwestern College	Other Sports	0	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
114	University of Jamestown	Baseball	0	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
115	University of Jamestown	Basketball	0	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#115 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
116	University of Jamestown	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#116 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
117	University of Jamestown	Football	0	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#117 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
118	University of Jamestown	Golf	0	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#118 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
119	University of Jamestown	Soccer	0	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#119 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
120	University of Jamestown	Softball	0	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#120 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
121	University of Jamestown	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#121 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
122	University of Jamestown	Volleyball	0	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#122 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
123	University of Jamestown	Wrestling	0	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#123 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
124	Waldorf University	Soccer	0	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#124 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
125	Waldorf University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#125 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
126	Waldorf University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#126 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
127	Doane University	Cross Country	-2531	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#127 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
128	Morningside University	Volleyball	-3578	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#128 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
129	Doane University	Softball	-4366	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#129 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
130	Doane University	Track and Field (Indoor)	-6679	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#130 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
131	Doane University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-6680	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#131 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
132	Morningside University	Bowling	-9628	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#132 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
133	Doane University	Soccer	-14703	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#133 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
134	Morningside University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-14952	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#134 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
135	Morningside University	Tennis	-37072	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#135 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
136	Dakota Wesleyan University	Volleyball	-76675	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#136 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
137	Midland University	Ice Hockey	-139064	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#137 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
138	Dakota Wesleyan University	Basketball	-162672	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#138 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
139	Midland University	Football	-370480	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#139 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
140	Concordia University-Nebraska	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-516673	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#140 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527

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Other Sports

$1,531,835 124.5%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Weight Lifting

$880,043 5,721.1%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Soccer

$711,738 2,527.9%

72.8%

970 – 1,250

$21,901

$49,432

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Basketball

$467,663 20.3%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Baseball

$467,136 939.8%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Softball

$438,875 442.4%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Soccer

$436,571 178.2%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Bowling

$409,521 151.1%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Wrestling

$390,026 267.4%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$357,237 40.3%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Football

$331,589 340.5%

72.8%

970 – 1,250

$21,901

$49,432

$1,531,835
124.5%

$880,043
5,721.1%

$711,738
2,527.9%

$467,663
20.3%

$467,136
939.8%

$438,875
442.4%

$436,571
178.2%

$409,521
151.1%

$390,026
267.4%

$357,237
40.3%

$331,589
340.5%

$272,717
224.6%

$214,783
9.8%

$168,890
1,951.6%

$163,326
789.1%

$162,570
811.8%

$124,881
31.2%

$113,709
92.0%