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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	The University of Tennessee-Martin	Football	41916	88.2	1,010 – 1,210	11151	38863	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN Based in Martin, The University of Tennessee-Martin accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Martin currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $41,916 5.1% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,151 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,863
2	The University of Tennessee-Martin	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	35120	88.2	1,010 – 1,210	11151	38863	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN Based in Martin, The University of Tennessee-Martin accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Martin currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $35,120 330.2% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,151 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,863
3	The University of Tennessee-Martin	Equestrian	29808	88.2	1,010 – 1,210	11151	38863	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN Based in Martin, The University of Tennessee-Martin accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Martin currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Equestrian Most Profitable Sports $29,808 11.8% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,151 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,863
4	The University of Tennessee-Martin	Volleyball	16294	88.2	1,010 – 1,210	11151	38863	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN Based in Martin, The University of Tennessee-Martin accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Martin currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $16,294 302.6% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,151 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,863
5	The University of Tennessee-Martin	Golf	12582	88.2	1,010 – 1,210	11151	38863	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN Based in Martin, The University of Tennessee-Martin accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Martin currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $12,582 246.1% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,151 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,863
6	The University of Tennessee-Martin	Soccer	10964	88.2	1,010 – 1,210	11151	38863	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN Based in Martin, The University of Tennessee-Martin accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Martin currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $10,964 616.4% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,151 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,863
7	The University of Tennessee-Martin	Rifle	3558	88.2	1,010 – 1,210	11151	38863	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN Based in Martin, The University of Tennessee-Martin accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Martin currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports $3,558 0.0% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,151 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,863
8	The University of Tennessee-Martin	Other Sports	772	88.2	1,010 – 1,210	11151	38863	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN Based in Martin, The University of Tennessee-Martin accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Martin currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $772 Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,151 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,863
9	Southeast Missouri State University	Softball	1	68.97	970 – 1,190	14843	38150	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Southeast Missouri State University is fairly selective. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, athletes may receive athletic scholarships. On average, each athlete receives $11,447. The main campus is known as “River Campus,” as Southeast also has regional campuses throughout the area, shared with Three Rivers Community College. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $1 0.0% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,150
10	Eastern Illinois University	Baseball	0	65.35	910 – 1,130	14621	42694	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Based in Charleston, Eastern Illinois University accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 90% of students at Eastern Illinois University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,694
11	Eastern Illinois University	Basketball	0	65.35	910 – 1,130	14621	42694	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Based in Charleston, Eastern Illinois University accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 90% of students at Eastern Illinois University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,694
12	Eastern Illinois University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	65.35	910 – 1,130	14621	42694	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Based in Charleston, Eastern Illinois University accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 90% of students at Eastern Illinois University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,694
13	Eastern Illinois University	Football	0	65.35	910 – 1,130	14621	42694	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Based in Charleston, Eastern Illinois University accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 90% of students at Eastern Illinois University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,694
14	Eastern Illinois University	Golf	0	65.35	910 – 1,130	14621	42694	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Based in Charleston, Eastern Illinois University accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 90% of students at Eastern Illinois University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,694
15	Eastern Illinois University	Soccer	0	65.35	910 – 1,130	14621	42694	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Based in Charleston, Eastern Illinois University accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 90% of students at Eastern Illinois University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,694
16	Eastern Illinois University	Softball	0	65.35	910 – 1,130	14621	42694	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Based in Charleston, Eastern Illinois University accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 90% of students at Eastern Illinois University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,694
17	Eastern Illinois University	Swimming	0	65.35	910 – 1,130	14621	42694	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Based in Charleston, Eastern Illinois University accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 90% of students at Eastern Illinois University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,694
18	Eastern Illinois University	Tennis	0	65.35	910 – 1,130	14621	42694	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Based in Charleston, Eastern Illinois University accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 90% of students at Eastern Illinois University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,694
19	Eastern Illinois University	Volleyball	0	65.35	910 – 1,130	14621	42694	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Based in Charleston, Eastern Illinois University accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 90% of students at Eastern Illinois University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,694
20	Eastern Illinois University	Beach Volleyball	0	65.35	910 – 1,130	14621	42694	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Based in Charleston, Eastern Illinois University accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 90% of students at Eastern Illinois University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,694
21	Lindenwood University	Baseball	0	56.84	1,070 – 1,270	18698	45711	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 678 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
22	Lindenwood University	Basketball	0	56.84	1,070 – 1,270	18698	45711	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 678 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
23	Lindenwood University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	56.84	1,070 – 1,270	18698	45711	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 678 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
24	Lindenwood University	Field Hockey	0	56.84	1,070 – 1,270	18698	45711	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 678 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
25	Lindenwood University	Football	0	56.84	1,070 – 1,270	18698	45711	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 678 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
26	Lindenwood University	Golf	0	56.84	1,070 – 1,270	18698	45711	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 678 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
27	Lindenwood University	Gymnastics	0	56.84	1,070 – 1,270	18698	45711	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 678 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
28	Lindenwood University	Ice Hockey	0	56.84	1,070 – 1,270	18698	45711	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 678 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
29	Lindenwood University	Lacrosse	0	56.84	1,070 – 1,270	18698	45711	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 678 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
30	Lindenwood University	Soccer	0	56.84	1,070 – 1,270	18698	45711	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 678 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
31	Lindenwood University	Softball	0	56.84	1,070 – 1,270	18698	45711	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 678 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
32	Lindenwood University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	56.84	1,070 – 1,270	18698	45711	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 678 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
33	Lindenwood University	Tennis	0	56.84	1,070 – 1,270	18698	45711	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 678 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
34	Lindenwood University	Volleyball	0	56.84	1,070 – 1,270	18698	45711	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 678 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
35	Lindenwood University	Wrestling	0	56.84	1,070 – 1,270	18698	45711	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 678 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
36	Lindenwood University	Beach Volleyball	0	56.84	1,070 – 1,270	18698	45711	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 678 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
37	Southeast Missouri State University	Baseball	0	68.97	970 – 1,190	14843	38150	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Southeast Missouri State University is fairly selective. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, athletes may receive athletic scholarships. On average, each athlete receives $11,447. The main campus is known as “River Campus,” as Southeast also has regional campuses throughout the area, shared with Three Rivers Community College. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,150
38	Southeast Missouri State University	Basketball	0	68.97	970 – 1,190	14843	38150	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Southeast Missouri State University is fairly selective. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, athletes may receive athletic scholarships. On average, each athlete receives $11,447. The main campus is known as “River Campus,” as Southeast also has regional campuses throughout the area, shared with Three Rivers Community College. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,150
39	Southeast Missouri State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	68.97	970 – 1,190	14843	38150	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Southeast Missouri State University is fairly selective. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, athletes may receive athletic scholarships. On average, each athlete receives $11,447. The main campus is known as “River Campus,” as Southeast also has regional campuses throughout the area, shared with Three Rivers Community College. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,150
40	Southeast Missouri State University	Football	0	68.97	970 – 1,190	14843	38150	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Southeast Missouri State University is fairly selective. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, athletes may receive athletic scholarships. On average, each athlete receives $11,447. The main campus is known as “River Campus,” as Southeast also has regional campuses throughout the area, shared with Three Rivers Community College. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,150
41	Southeast Missouri State University	Gymnastics	0	68.97	970 – 1,190	14843	38150	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Southeast Missouri State University is fairly selective. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, athletes may receive athletic scholarships. On average, each athlete receives $11,447. The main campus is known as “River Campus,” as Southeast also has regional campuses throughout the area, shared with Three Rivers Community College. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,150
42	Southeast Missouri State University	Soccer	0	68.97	970 – 1,190	14843	38150	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Southeast Missouri State University is fairly selective. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, athletes may receive athletic scholarships. On average, each athlete receives $11,447. The main campus is known as “River Campus,” as Southeast also has regional campuses throughout the area, shared with Three Rivers Community College. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,150
43	Southeast Missouri State University	Tennis	0	68.97	970 – 1,190	14843	38150	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Southeast Missouri State University is fairly selective. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, athletes may receive athletic scholarships. On average, each athlete receives $11,447. The main campus is known as “River Campus,” as Southeast also has regional campuses throughout the area, shared with Three Rivers Community College. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,150
44	Southeast Missouri State University	Volleyball	0	68.97	970 – 1,190	14843	38150	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Southeast Missouri State University is fairly selective. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, athletes may receive athletic scholarships. On average, each athlete receives $11,447. The main campus is known as “River Campus,” as Southeast also has regional campuses throughout the area, shared with Three Rivers Community College. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,150
45	Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville	Baseball	0	97.21	930 – 1,160	15182	46384	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville received 8,900 applications during the last admissions cycle. Many students major in Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $15,182 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,384
46	Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville	Basketball	0	97.21	930 – 1,160	15182	46384	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville received 8,900 applications during the last admissions cycle. Many students major in Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $15,182 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,384
47	Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	97.21	930 – 1,160	15182	46384	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville received 8,900 applications during the last admissions cycle. Many students major in Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $15,182 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,384
48	Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville	Golf	0	97.21	930 – 1,160	15182	46384	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville received 8,900 applications during the last admissions cycle. Many students major in Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $15,182 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,384
49	Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville	Soccer	0	97.21	930 – 1,160	15182	46384	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville received 8,900 applications during the last admissions cycle. Many students major in Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $15,182 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,384
50	Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville	Softball	0	97.21	930 – 1,160	15182	46384	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville received 8,900 applications during the last admissions cycle. Many students major in Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $15,182 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,384
51	Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville	Tennis	0	97.21	930 – 1,160	15182	46384	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville received 8,900 applications during the last admissions cycle. Many students major in Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $15,182 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,384
52	Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville	Volleyball	0	97.21	930 – 1,160	15182	46384	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville received 8,900 applications during the last admissions cycle. Many students major in Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $15,182 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,384
53	Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville	Wrestling	0	97.21	930 – 1,160	15182	46384	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville received 8,900 applications during the last admissions cycle. Many students major in Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $15,182 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,384
54	Tennessee State University	Basketball	0	70.18	890 – 1,070	9231	34160	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Tennessee State University Nashville, TN Found in Nashville, Tennessee State University accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 64% of students attending Tennessee State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 33%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $9,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,160
55	Tennessee State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	70.18	890 – 1,070	9231	34160	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Tennessee State University Nashville, TN Found in Nashville, Tennessee State University accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 64% of students attending Tennessee State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 33%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $9,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,160
56	Tennessee State University	Football	0	70.18	890 – 1,070	9231	34160	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Tennessee State University Nashville, TN Found in Nashville, Tennessee State University accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 64% of students attending Tennessee State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 33%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $9,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,160
57	Tennessee State University	Golf	0	70.18	890 – 1,070	9231	34160	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Tennessee State University Nashville, TN Found in Nashville, Tennessee State University accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 64% of students attending Tennessee State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 33%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $9,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,160
58	Tennessee State University	Softball	0	70.18	890 – 1,070	9231	34160	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Tennessee State University Nashville, TN Found in Nashville, Tennessee State University accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 64% of students attending Tennessee State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 33%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $9,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,160
59	Tennessee State University	Tennis	0	70.18	890 – 1,070	9231	34160	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Tennessee State University Nashville, TN Found in Nashville, Tennessee State University accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 64% of students attending Tennessee State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 33%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $9,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,160
60	Tennessee State University	Volleyball	0	70.18	890 – 1,070	9231	34160	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Tennessee State University Nashville, TN Found in Nashville, Tennessee State University accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 64% of students attending Tennessee State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 33%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $9,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,160
61	Tennessee Technological University	Baseball	0	83.16	1,040 – 1,280	15138	43759	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Located in Cookeville, Tennessee Technological University’s acceptance rate is 83%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 70% of students at Tennessee Technological University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,759
62	Tennessee Technological University	Basketball	0	83.16	1,040 – 1,280	15138	43759	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Located in Cookeville, Tennessee Technological University’s acceptance rate is 83%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 70% of students at Tennessee Technological University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,759
63	Tennessee Technological University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	83.16	1,040 – 1,280	15138	43759	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Located in Cookeville, Tennessee Technological University’s acceptance rate is 83%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 70% of students at Tennessee Technological University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,759
64	Tennessee Technological University	Football	0	83.16	1,040 – 1,280	15138	43759	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Located in Cookeville, Tennessee Technological University’s acceptance rate is 83%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 70% of students at Tennessee Technological University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,759
65	Tennessee Technological University	Golf	0	83.16	1,040 – 1,280	15138	43759	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Located in Cookeville, Tennessee Technological University’s acceptance rate is 83%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 70% of students at Tennessee Technological University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,759
66	Tennessee Technological University	Soccer	0	83.16	1,040 – 1,280	15138	43759	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Located in Cookeville, Tennessee Technological University’s acceptance rate is 83%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 70% of students at Tennessee Technological University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,759
67	Tennessee Technological University	Softball	0	83.16	1,040 – 1,280	15138	43759	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Located in Cookeville, Tennessee Technological University’s acceptance rate is 83%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 70% of students at Tennessee Technological University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,759
68	Tennessee Technological University	Tennis	0	83.16	1,040 – 1,280	15138	43759	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Located in Cookeville, Tennessee Technological University’s acceptance rate is 83%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 70% of students at Tennessee Technological University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,759
69	Tennessee Technological University	Cross Country	0	83.16	1,040 – 1,280	15138	43759	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Located in Cookeville, Tennessee Technological University’s acceptance rate is 83%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 70% of students at Tennessee Technological University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,759
70	Tennessee Technological University	Volleyball	0	83.16	1,040 – 1,280	15138	43759	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Located in Cookeville, Tennessee Technological University’s acceptance rate is 83%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 70% of students at Tennessee Technological University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,759
71	Tennessee Technological University	Beach Volleyball	0	83.16	1,040 – 1,280	15138	43759	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Located in Cookeville, Tennessee Technological University’s acceptance rate is 83%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 70% of students at Tennessee Technological University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,759
72	University of Arkansas at Little Rock	Baseball	0	57.74	1,010 – 1,220	11225	40040	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 60% of students attending the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,040
73	University of Arkansas at Little Rock	Basketball	0	57.74	1,010 – 1,220	11225	40040	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 60% of students attending the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,040
74	University of Arkansas at Little Rock	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	57.74	1,010 – 1,220	11225	40040	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 60% of students attending the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,040
75	University of Arkansas at Little Rock	Golf	0	57.74	1,010 – 1,220	11225	40040	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 60% of students attending the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,040
76	University of Arkansas at Little Rock	Soccer	0	57.74	1,010 – 1,220	11225	40040	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 60% of students attending the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,040
77	University of Arkansas at Little Rock	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	57.74	1,010 – 1,220	11225	40040	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 60% of students attending the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,040
78	University of Arkansas at Little Rock	Volleyball	0	57.74	1,010 – 1,220	11225	40040	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 60% of students attending the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,040
79	University of Arkansas at Little Rock	Wrestling	0	57.74	1,010 – 1,220	11225	40040	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 60% of students attending the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,040
80	University of Southern Indiana	Baseball	0	95.81	1,040 – 1,250	14066	42323	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Based in Evansville, the University of Southern Indiana accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $14,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,323
81	University of Southern Indiana	Basketball	0	95.81	1,040 – 1,250	14066	42323	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Based in Evansville, the University of Southern Indiana accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $14,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,323
82	University of Southern Indiana	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	95.81	1,040 – 1,250	14066	42323	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Based in Evansville, the University of Southern Indiana accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $14,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,323
83	University of Southern Indiana	Golf	0	95.81	1,040 – 1,250	14066	42323	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Based in Evansville, the University of Southern Indiana accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $14,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,323
84	University of Southern Indiana	Soccer	0	95.81	1,040 – 1,250	14066	42323	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Based in Evansville, the University of Southern Indiana accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $14,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,323
85	University of Southern Indiana	Softball	0	95.81	1,040 – 1,250	14066	42323	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Based in Evansville, the University of Southern Indiana accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $14,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,323
86	University of Southern Indiana	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	95.81	1,040 – 1,250	14066	42323	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Based in Evansville, the University of Southern Indiana accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $14,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,323
87	University of Southern Indiana	Tennis	0	95.81	1,040 – 1,250	14066	42323	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Based in Evansville, the University of Southern Indiana accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $14,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,323
88	University of Southern Indiana	Volleyball	0	95.81	1,040 – 1,250	14066	42323	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Based in Evansville, the University of Southern Indiana accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $14,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,323
89	The University of Tennessee-Martin	Beach Volleyball	-3491	88.2	1,010 – 1,210	11151	38863	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN Based in Martin, The University of Tennessee-Martin accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Martin currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,151 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,863
90	The University of Tennessee-Martin	Baseball	-18289	88.2	1,010 – 1,210	11151	38863	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN Based in Martin, The University of Tennessee-Martin accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Martin currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,151 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,863
91	The University of Tennessee-Martin	Rodeo	-20372	88.2	1,010 – 1,210	11151	38863	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN Based in Martin, The University of Tennessee-Martin accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Martin currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rodeo Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,151 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,863
92	The University of Tennessee-Martin	Softball	-22269	88.2	1,010 – 1,210	11151	38863	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN Based in Martin, The University of Tennessee-Martin accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Martin currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,151 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,863
93	The University of Tennessee-Martin	Basketball	-86593	88.2	1,010 – 1,210	11151	38863	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN Based in Martin, The University of Tennessee-Martin accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Martin currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,151 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,863

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference

Football

$41,916 5.1%

88.2%

1,010 – 1,210

$11,151

$38,863

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$35,120 330.2%

88.2%

1,010 – 1,210

$11,151

$38,863

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference

Equestrian

$29,808 11.8%

88.2%

1,010 – 1,210

$11,151

$38,863

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference

Volleyball

$16,294 302.6%

88.2%

1,010 – 1,210

$11,151

$38,863

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference

Golf

$12,582 246.1%

88.2%

1,010 – 1,210

$11,151

$38,863

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference

Soccer

$10,964 616.4%

88.2%

1,010 – 1,210

$11,151

$38,863

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference

Rifle

$3,558 0.0%

88.2%

1,010 – 1,210

$11,151

$38,863

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference

Other Sports

$772

88.2%

1,010 – 1,210

$11,151

$38,863

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference

Softball

$1 0.0%

69.0%

970 – 1,190

$14,843

$38,150

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Ohio Valley Conference

Baseball

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65.4%

910 – 1,130

$14,621

$42,694

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Basketball

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65.4%

910 – 1,130

$14,621

$42,694

$41,916
5.1%

$35,120
330.2%

$29,808
11.8%

$16,294
302.6%

$12,582
246.1%

$10,964
616.4%

$3,558
0.0%

$1
0.0%