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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	Rust College	Basketball	3644	34.69	710 – 1,000	8234	25641	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $3,644 103.8% Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 710 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $8,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
2	Rust College	Baseball	0	34.69	710 – 1,000	8234	25641	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 710 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $8,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
3	Rust College	Softball	0	34.69	710 – 1,000	8234	25641	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 710 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $8,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
4	Rust College	Tennis	0	34.69	710 – 1,000	8234	25641	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 710 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $8,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
5	Rust College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	34.69	710 – 1,000	8234	25641	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 710 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $8,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
6	Rust College	Cross Country	0	34.69	710 – 1,000	8234	25641	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 710 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $8,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
7	Rust College	Volleyball	0	34.69	710 – 1,000	8234	25641	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 710 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $8,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
8	West Virginia University Institute of Technology	Baseball	0	61	1,000 – 1,210	11015	45181	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV Based in Beckley, West Virginia University Institute of Technology accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 84% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 56%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 61.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,015 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
9	West Virginia University Institute of Technology	Basketball	0	61	1,000 – 1,210	11015	45181	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV Based in Beckley, West Virginia University Institute of Technology accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 84% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 56%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 61.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,015 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
10	West Virginia University Institute of Technology	Golf	0	61	1,000 – 1,210	11015	45181	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV Based in Beckley, West Virginia University Institute of Technology accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 84% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 56%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 61.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,015 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
11	West Virginia University Institute of Technology	Soccer	0	61	1,000 – 1,210	11015	45181	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV Based in Beckley, West Virginia University Institute of Technology accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 84% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 56%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 61.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,015 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
12	West Virginia University Institute of Technology	Softball	0	61	1,000 – 1,210	11015	45181	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV Based in Beckley, West Virginia University Institute of Technology accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 84% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 56%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 61.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,015 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
13	West Virginia University Institute of Technology	Swimming	0	61	1,000 – 1,210	11015	45181	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV Based in Beckley, West Virginia University Institute of Technology accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 84% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 56%....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 61.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,015 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
14	West Virginia University Institute of Technology	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	61	1,000 – 1,210	11015	45181	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV Based in Beckley, West Virginia University Institute of Technology accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 84% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 56%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 61.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,015 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
15	West Virginia University Institute of Technology	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	61	1,000 – 1,210	11015	45181	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV Based in Beckley, West Virginia University Institute of Technology accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 84% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 56%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 61.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,015 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
16	West Virginia University Institute of Technology	Cross Country	0	61	1,000 – 1,210	11015	45181	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV Based in Beckley, West Virginia University Institute of Technology accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 84% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 56%....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 61.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,015 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
17	West Virginia University Institute of Technology	Volleyball	0	61	1,000 – 1,210	11015	45181	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV Based in Beckley, West Virginia University Institute of Technology accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 84% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 56%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 61.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,015 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
18	West Virginia University Institute of Technology	Wrestling	0	61	1,000 – 1,210	11015	45181	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV Based in Beckley, West Virginia University Institute of Technology accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 84% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 56%....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 61.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,015 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region

Basketball

$3,644 103.8%

34.7%

710 – 1,000

$8,234

$25,641

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region

Baseball

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34.7%

710 – 1,000

$8,234

$25,641

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region

Softball

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34.7%

710 – 1,000

$8,234

$25,641

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region

Tennis

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34.7%

710 – 1,000

$8,234

$25,641

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region

Track and Field (Outdoor)

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34.7%

710 – 1,000

$8,234

$25,641

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region

Cross Country

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34.7%

710 – 1,000

$8,234

$25,641

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region

Volleyball

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34.7%

710 – 1,000

$8,234

$25,641

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region

Baseball

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61.0%

1,000 – 1,210

$11,015

$45,181

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region

Basketball

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61.0%

1,000 – 1,210

$11,015

$45,181

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region

Golf

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61.0%

1,000 – 1,210

$11,015

$45,181

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Independent Mid-South Region

Soccer

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61.0%

1,000 – 1,210

$11,015

$45,181

$3,644
103.8%