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Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference

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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	University of Oregon	Football	55329352	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $55,329,352 49.9% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
2	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Football	51810888	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $51,810,888 0.9% Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
3	Washington State University	Football	36769520	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 37% of students will......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $36,769,520 57.0% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
4	University of Utah	Football	29432762	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $29,432,762 15.1% Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
5	University of Colorado Boulder	Football	26198712	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Pacific-12 Conference....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $26,198,712 73.9% Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
6	Oregon State University	Football	21611529	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $21,611,529 29.4% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
7	Washington State University	Basketball	1221688	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 37% of students will......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $1,221,688 165.9% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
8	University of Arizona	Gymnastics	1	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports $1 100.0% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
9	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Baseball	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
10	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Basketball	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
11	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
12	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Football	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
13	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Golf	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
14	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Gymnastics	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
15	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Ice Hockey	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
16	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Lacrosse	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
17	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Soccer	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
18	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Softball	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
19	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
20	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Tennis	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
21	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Volleyball	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
22	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Water Polo	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
23	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Wrestling	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
24	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Other Sports	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
25	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Beach Volleyball	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
26	Oregon State University	Baseball	0	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
27	Oregon State University	Basketball	0	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
28	Oregon State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
29	Oregon State University	Golf	0	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
30	Oregon State University	Gymnastics	0	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
31	Oregon State University	Rowing	0	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
32	Oregon State University	Soccer	0	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
33	Oregon State University	Softball	0	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
34	Oregon State University	Volleyball	0	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
35	Oregon State University	Wrestling	0	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
36	Stanford University	Baseball	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
37	Stanford University	Basketball	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
38	Stanford University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
39	Stanford University	Fencing	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Fencing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
40	Stanford University	Field Hockey	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
41	Stanford University	Football	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
42	Stanford University	Golf	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
43	Stanford University	Gymnastics	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
44	Stanford University	Lacrosse	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
45	Stanford University	Rowing	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
46	Stanford University	Soccer	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
47	Stanford University	Softball	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
48	Stanford University	Squash	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Squash Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
49	Stanford University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
50	Stanford University	Synchronized Swimming	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Synchronized Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
51	Stanford University	Tennis	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
52	Stanford University	Volleyball	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
53	Stanford University	Water Polo	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
54	Stanford University	Wrestling	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
55	Stanford University	Other Sports	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
56	Stanford University	Beach Volleyball	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
57	Stanford University	Sailing	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Sailing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
58	University of Arizona	Baseball	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
59	University of Arizona	Basketball	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
60	University of Arizona	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
61	University of Arizona	Football	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
62	University of Arizona	Golf	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
63	University of Arizona	Soccer	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
64	University of Arizona	Softball	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
65	University of Arizona	Tennis	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
66	University of Arizona	Volleyball	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
67	University of Arizona	Other Sports	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
68	University of Arizona	Beach Volleyball	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
69	University of California-Berkeley	Baseball	0	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
70	University of California-Berkeley	Basketball	0	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
71	University of California-Berkeley	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
72	University of California-Berkeley	Field Hockey	0	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
73	University of California-Berkeley	Football	0	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
74	University of California-Berkeley	Golf	0	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
75	University of California-Berkeley	Gymnastics	0	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
76	University of California-Berkeley	Lacrosse	0	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
77	University of California-Berkeley	Rowing	0	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
78	University of California-Berkeley	Soccer	0	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
79	University of California-Berkeley	Softball	0	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
80	University of California-Berkeley	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
81	University of California-Berkeley	Tennis	0	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
82	University of California-Berkeley	Volleyball	0	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
83	University of California-Berkeley	Water Polo	0	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
84	University of California-Berkeley	Other Sports	0	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
85	University of California-Berkeley	Beach Volleyball	0	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
86	University of California-Los Angeles	Baseball	0	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
87	University of California-Los Angeles	Basketball	0	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
88	University of California-Los Angeles	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
89	University of California-Los Angeles	Football	0	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
90	University of California-Los Angeles	Golf	0	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
91	University of California-Los Angeles	Gymnastics	0	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
92	University of California-Los Angeles	Rowing	0	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
93	University of California-Los Angeles	Soccer	0	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
94	University of California-Los Angeles	Softball	0	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
95	University of California-Los Angeles	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
96	University of California-Los Angeles	Tennis	0	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
97	University of California-Los Angeles	Volleyball	0	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
98	University of California-Los Angeles	Water Polo	0	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
99	University of California-Los Angeles	Beach Volleyball	0	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
100	University of Southern California	Baseball	0	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
101	University of Southern California	Basketball	0	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
102	University of Southern California	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
103	University of Southern California	Football	0	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
104	University of Southern California	Golf	0	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
105	University of Southern California	Lacrosse	0	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
106	University of Southern California	Rowing	0	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
107	University of Southern California	Soccer	0	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
108	University of Southern California	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
109	University of Southern California	Tennis	0	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
110	University of Southern California	Volleyball	0	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
111	University of Southern California	Water Polo	0	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
112	University of Southern California	Beach Volleyball	0	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
113	University of Arizona	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-1	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
114	University of Utah	Beach Volleyball	-156997	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
115	University of Oregon	Beach Volleyball	-397330	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#115 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
116	Washington State University	Tennis	-400973	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#116 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 37% of students will......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
117	Washington State University	Swimming	-481275	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#117 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 37% of students will......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
118	University of Utah	Basketball	-542536	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#118 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
119	Washington State University	Golf	-650421	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#119 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 37% of students will......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
120	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Beach Volleyball	-734542	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#120 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
121	University of Colorado Boulder	Tennis	-771927	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#121 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Pacific-12 Conference....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
122	Washington State University	Rowing	-793943	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#122 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 37% of students will......Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
123	University of Utah	Lacrosse	-815659	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#123 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
124	University of Utah	Golf	-844565	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#124 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
125	Washington State University	Soccer	-1040155	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#125 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 37% of students will......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
126	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Gymnastics	-1152391	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#126 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
127	University of Colorado Boulder	Lacrosse	-1294310	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#127 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Pacific-12 Conference....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
128	University of Colorado Boulder	Golf	-1307787	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#128 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Pacific-12 Conference....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
129	University of Utah	Soccer	-1336341	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#129 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
130	Washington State University	Volleyball	-1345024	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#130 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 37% of students will......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
131	Washington State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-1349223	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#131 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 37% of students will......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
132	University of Colorado Boulder	Skiing	-1391755	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#132 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Pacific-12 Conference....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
133	University of Utah	Volleyball	-1430546	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#133 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
134	University of Colorado Boulder	Volleyball	-1529473	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#134 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Pacific-12 Conference....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
135	University of Utah	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-1559695	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#135 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
136	University of Oregon	Gymnastics	-1595979	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#136 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
137	University of Utah	Softball	-1606180	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#137 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
138	University of Colorado Boulder	Soccer	-1622794	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#138 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Pacific-12 Conference....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
139	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Volleyball	-1634184	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#139 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
140	Washington State University	Baseball	-1648004	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#140 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 37% of students will......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
141	University of Utah	Tennis	-1687570	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#141 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
142	University of Utah	Skiing	-1689696	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#142 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
143	University of Oregon	Soccer	-1777253	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#143 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
144	University of Oregon	Lacrosse	-1842163	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#144 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
145	University of Oregon	Volleyball	-1852628	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#145 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
146	University of Utah	Gymnastics	-1888252	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#146 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
147	University of Oregon	Basketball	-1889820	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#147 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
148	University of Colorado Boulder	Basketball	-1936698	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#148 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Pacific-12 Conference....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
149	University of Oregon	Tennis	-1981334	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#149 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
150	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Tennis	-2015624	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#150 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
151	University of Utah	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-2022187	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#151 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
152	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Golf	-2058834	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#152 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
153	University of Oregon	Golf	-2126657	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#153 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
154	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Baseball	-2149123	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#154 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
155	University of Utah	Baseball	-2190205	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#155 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
156	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Softball	-2404259	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#156 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
157	University of Oregon	Softball	-2543023	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#157 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
158	University of Colorado Boulder	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-3143754	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#158 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Pacific-12 Conference....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
159	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Soccer	-3152897	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#159 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
160	University of Oregon	Baseball	-4124608	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#160 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
161	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-4454785	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#161 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
162	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Rowing	-5235070	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#162 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
163	University of Oregon	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-6166309	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#163 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
164	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Basketball	-11597433	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#164 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference

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$29,432,762 15.1%

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference

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$26,198,712 73.9%

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$22,640

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference

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$21,611,529 29.4%

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$50,843

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Pacific-12 Conference

Basketball

$1,221,688 165.9%

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$53,510

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